HID Highs 9005
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HID Highs 9005
Does anyone have an aftermarket HID kit installed in the factory 04-05 coupe headlight housings? I've searched the lighting forum and I've heard some people say that HID highs are a bad idea because (1) there's no shield in the factory headlight housing for the high beam and (2) the constant on/off action of highs can damage the bulb/ballast/igniter. Plus I don't know about the glare from a reflector beam housing with HIDs.
Any comments? Also, if anyone has pics....please post.
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How often are you going to use your high beams that you need the HID kit? Waste of money IMO, HID is not meant for high beam
I have a 9006 HID kit and it works fine, but I would never spend the money for a high beam kit.
I have a 9006 HID kit and it works fine, but I would never spend the money for a high beam kit.
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Originally Posted by MegaHurtz
How often are you going to use your high beams that you need the HID kit? Waste of money IMO, HID is not meant for high beam
I have a 9006 HID kit and it works fine, but I would never spend the money for a high beam kit.
I have a 9006 HID kit and it works fine, but I would never spend the money for a high beam kit.
I agree that its probably a waste of money. The reason I asked is because I'm sure that I saw a picture of somebody with an 04-05 with highs and lows. With high beam HIDs in a reflector beam housing, if you ever forgot to switch off the highs, you'd probably blind anyone driving toward you.
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Originally Posted by veloz
Does anyone have an aftermarket HID kit installed in the factory 04-05 coupe headlight housings? I've searched the lighting forum and I've heard some people say that HID highs are a bad idea because (1) there's no shield in the factory headlight housing for the high beam and (2) the constant on/off action of highs can damage the bulb/ballast/igniter. Plus I don't know about the glare from a reflector beam housing with HIDs.
Any comments? Also, if anyone has pics....please post.
Any comments? Also, if anyone has pics....please post.
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