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Old 07-29-2009, 12:29 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Xenon HID lights - these any good?

Would these be any good for a straight 'plug and play' to replace the stock bulbs? I'm not looking for a true HID conversion kit - just some new bulbs and was curious to know what you guys thought of these ones on Ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.ca/2007-2008-2009-07...d=p3911.c0.m14

Price seems decent at $19USD shipped to Canada.
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Old 07-29-2009, 12:31 PM   #2 (permalink)
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U will actually put out LESS light with those.

Either get a HID kit from MTEC or XenonDepot or do a retrofit or get some MTEC bulbs. I don't trust $9 bulbs.
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Go either HID or retro. or don't touch them at all.
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www.mod-express.com

he's a vendor on this forum.

The kits are going for $80 usd at the moment.

I just ordered my second kid for the camry, should be here soon... i hope
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Here is a Honda Tuning Magazine's article on HID lights and wire overheating:

http://www.hondatuningmagazine.com/t...hts/index.html


so be careful of straight replacement.
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skip all and pay to get a retrofit or just do a hid kit and cover the spotters. do it right or don't do it at all.
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Limited budget or limited talent and just want white HID style light, get 4,750K MTEC bulbs and change in 5 minutes tops....
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Here is a Honda Tuning Magazine's article on HID lights and wire overheating:

http://www.hondatuningmagazine.com/t...hts/index.html


so be careful of straight replacement.
That's why you spend a bit more $ and get a relay harness.
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