Thinking of converting to HID? STOP!
11-25-07, 10:58 AM
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The only way to VOID the warranty is if they were not installed correctly and some how the stock wiring got fried.
The correct way to run HIDs are on a relay wiring system in which the HID will draw its main power from the battery and not through the stock wiring system. The only "power" the HID kit will require is a signal from the stock car harness.
Most of these kits that are "plug and play" do not have these relay wiring kit but they can be picked up fairly cheap.
The correct way to run HIDs are on a relay wiring system in which the HID will draw its main power from the battery and not through the stock wiring system. The only "power" the HID kit will require is a signal from the stock car harness.
Most of these kits that are "plug and play" do not have these relay wiring kit but they can be picked up fairly cheap.
11-25-07, 11:04 AM
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The only way to VOID the warranty is if they were not installed correctly and some how the stock wiring got fried.
The correct way to run HIDs are on a relay wiring system in which the HID will draw its main power from the battery and not through the stock wiring system. The only "power" the HID kit will require is a signal from the stock car harness.
Most of these kits that are "plug and play" do not have these relay wiring kit but they can be picked up fairly cheap.
The correct way to run HIDs are on a relay wiring system in which the HID will draw its main power from the battery and not through the stock wiring system. The only "power" the HID kit will require is a signal from the stock car harness.
Most of these kits that are "plug and play" do not have these relay wiring kit but they can be picked up fairly cheap.
How are these kits?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JAPAN...mZ250189726817
Just may go with CL vendor Steve's 4300k Xtreme Xenon kit.
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11-25-07, 02:33 PM
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However the Ebay MTEC is made for the IS 250.Could be an advertising gimmick but...
This is for a brand new set of MTEC HID kit for LEXUS IS250 / IS350.
Exclusive for LEXUS IS250 / IS350
Direct Fit, No Error Message!!
Be Aware!!
This kit is designed for LEXUS IS model.
Perfect fit!
Other H11 Conversion kits CANNOT fit LEXUS IS.
Only MTEC Special Kit can make it.
You can choose from 4500K, 6000K or 8000K.
MTEC HID kit is Made In Japan
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11-25-07, 04:16 PM
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-- Kits = BIG NO NO regardless of if you use them in a reflector set up or a halogen projector. Optics will always be off regardless of what a seller tells you, its not a personal opinion its a fact.
-- Any sort of alteration of the headlight where you use something that is not approved by the manufacturer for usage would void the warranty i.e. if a low beam is rated to be used with a 9006 bulb then it does not mean a 9006 kit, it means a bulb rated at 55 watts model 9006.
-- Kits may be an easy way to get yourself in the HID world but its not the right way to do it. Either buy a car that comes equipped with OEM HIDs or do a retrofit using HID components, such as HID projectors along with D1/2/3/4S bulbs.
-- I will not debate this issue any further due to the sole fact that a kit can be bought for $50 where for retrofits a decent one would cost you a pretty penny
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-- Any sort of alteration of the headlight where you use something that is not approved by the manufacturer for usage would void the warranty i.e. if a low beam is rated to be used with a 9006 bulb then it does not mean a 9006 kit, it means a bulb rated at 55 watts model 9006.
-- Kits may be an easy way to get yourself in the HID world but its not the right way to do it. Either buy a car that comes equipped with OEM HIDs or do a retrofit using HID components, such as HID projectors along with D1/2/3/4S bulbs.
-- I will not debate this issue any further due to the sole fact that a kit can be bought for $50 where for retrofits a decent one would cost you a pretty penny
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11-25-07, 04:45 PM
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-- Kits = BIG NO NO regardless of if you use them in a reflector set up or a halogen projector. Optics will always be off regardless of what a seller tells you, its not a personal opinion its a fact.
-- Any sort of alteration of the headlight where you use something that is not approved by the manufacturer for usage would void the warranty i.e. if a low beam is rated to be used with a 9006 bulb then it does not mean a 9006 kit, it means a bulb rated at 55 watts model 9006.
-- Kits may be an easy way to get yourself in the HID world but its not the right way to do it. Either buy a car that comes equipped with OEM HIDs or do a retrofit using HID components, such as HID projectors along with D1/2/3/4S bulbs.
-- I will not debate this issue any further due to the sole fact that a kit can be bought for $50 where for retrofits a decent one would cost you a pretty penny.
-- Any sort of alteration of the headlight where you use something that is not approved by the manufacturer for usage would void the warranty i.e. if a low beam is rated to be used with a 9006 bulb then it does not mean a 9006 kit, it means a bulb rated at 55 watts model 9006.
-- Kits may be an easy way to get yourself in the HID world but its not the right way to do it. Either buy a car that comes equipped with OEM HIDs or do a retrofit using HID components, such as HID projectors along with D1/2/3/4S bulbs.
-- I will not debate this issue any further due to the sole fact that a kit can be bought for $50 where for retrofits a decent one would cost you a pretty penny
.Well, there is a projector in there, but it's designed for Halogen bulbs and NOT HID bulbs.
Even though many convert to HID and think that the "cutoff" is ok, the one major thing about factory HID is that they have automatic leveling so as not to blind oncoming traffic depending on the grade that you are on. If you convert halogen to HID, you will not have this one very important feature. The car is still illegal.
For what it's worth.
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11-25-07, 06:08 PM
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It's been my observation that many (most?) people obsessed with HIDs are more concerned with the look than the functionality. That is, they want to change the bulbs because their lights don't look as blue as (insert other car brand here). Only others that have inordinate amounts of time to browse websites with pictures of bulbs with Japaneses writing and lots of exclamation points will notice the difference, but I digress.
With that in mind, I highly doubt the law, visibility, or blinding oncoming drivers will change this behavior pattern.
With that in mind, I highly doubt the law, visibility, or blinding oncoming drivers will change this behavior pattern.
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11-25-07, 06:13 PM
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Hey, I say if you want HIDs in a non-HID projector/housing then do it. It doesn't stop 10 million others from doing it, so why should you. Most of these kits that you see for $200+ are expensive.
11-26-07, 12:20 AM
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Newbs need to read. 
Kits: http://www.hidplanet.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=31997
HID Info: http://www.hidplanet.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=2080
If you just can't read, watch these: http://www.hidplanet.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=8204
Everything else: http://faqlight.carpassion.info/
You "HID Kit" boys can thank me later.
Kits: http://www.hidplanet.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=31997
HID Info: http://www.hidplanet.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=2080
If you just can't read, watch these: http://www.hidplanet.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=8204
Everything else: http://faqlight.carpassion.info/
You "HID Kit" boys can thank me later.
