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11-03-2010, 11:08 PM | #121 | |
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i might get some 55W and stick my 35W in the high beam |
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12-03-2010, 08:56 AM | #122 |
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HIDs aren't very good for highbeeam, since they take so long to warm up [get brighter].
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12-03-2010, 09:40 AM | #123 |
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How much does this light usually cost? Is the ebay guy selling it very cheap?
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12-03-2010, 11:06 AM | #124 |
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I dont think you'll get them any cheaper than Ebay!! there are heaps on ebay with different price tags
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12-03-2010, 03:41 PM | #125 |
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i posted this is another thread but
$499 for phillips brand HID kit from autobarn $50 is the cheapest ive seen on ebay (with dodgy ratings) anywhere in between sounds good i got mine for $162.75
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12-03-2010, 04:00 PM | #126 |
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Well i just ordered 2 sets, for high and low beam, should have them installed for the coffee catchup for anyone that wants a look. I'll post pics, before and after later.
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14-03-2010, 05:44 AM | #127 |
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Just noticed that JayCar are doing hids now as well for $99.
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14-03-2010, 11:50 AM | #129 |
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technically they could yea
but our lowbeam housings are already a semi projector type it keeps the same light pattern and spread (tested by myself with a light gun used in MOT in the UK ) the only thing we are missing is auto-levelers the highbeams are technically illegal but then again if ur driving around with ur highbeams on u deserve to be shot lol i dont think u'd get many complaints from our cars anyway, they are sufficiently low that it wouldnt really bother other drivers however HIDS in those big 4WD things are like being raped in the face
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14-03-2010, 07:56 PM | #130 |
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and SUZUIKI SWIFTS/ HONDA (ESP THE NEW ONES!) varients...accords etc... sigh. if ive had my high beams on in a dark street and i see someone alone with horrid lights i just flash mine and they get the idea haha
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12-07-2010, 10:48 PM | #131 |
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Just bought my new HIDs on ebay, 55w High beams and 35w Lows, Heaps excited, now ill be able to see more than 10m in front of the car
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13-07-2010, 07:20 AM | #133 |
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10m makes me think you have a broken adjuster or a fully misaligned headlight - be interested to see if HID can fix that, or just light up the 10m in front of you better.
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14-07-2010, 10:32 AM | #134 |
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Haha okay so 10m was a little overstated, but the lights are ****.
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14-07-2010, 11:00 AM | #135 |
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becuase they are STUPIDLY BRIGHT... seriously man after 10 seconds i can see on the highway for at least a kilometer... (it was 2am on a sunday morning...) great for mountain driving too, but im always scared a car is coming so at every crest i always flick them off to be safe... they would blind you if you were driving towards it in another car. i got a headace from just looking from across the street for a fraction of a second.
you have been warned.
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14-07-2010, 04:40 PM | #136 |
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Haha wow, Thanks for the heads-up man, do you still run them in yours?
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29-10-2010, 12:32 AM | #137 |
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I'm going to try and re adjust my stock headlights first using a wall at the shopping centre.
if the light pattern is still crap I'm definitely upgrading my BA to hids
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03-11-2010, 07:41 PM | #138 |
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Ruling out a break in the cars wiring but fairly sure i just friend my passenger ballast.
No whine from the ballast on the passenger side and obviously no light If it was the bulb going I think it would have flickered but not sure Trying to get it replaced under warranty from the guy but I assume he won't write back until tomorrow
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05-11-2010, 01:50 PM | #139 | |
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i wrote him a email and setup a dispute over paypal.. il get another set or my money back either way (lol for $30) but i got a email from the seller (automated) stating that the are not in office untill 11th |
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05-11-2010, 02:38 PM | #140 |
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Yea it sucks... Are the connectors on all ballasts the same shape? Or do I need to stick to same brand?
This guy still isn't writing back so I may just order another cheap kit leaving me with two spare bulbs and 1 spare ballast
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