Stock HID replacement question.

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05-18-08 | 10:10 AM

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Vadim540i

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Also do you guys know what the difference if I'll buy 55W ballasts instead of 35W. Will electrical system handle it? What's the difference between 35W and 55W?
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05-18-08 | 11:27 AM

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The difference is 20w

If you go with 55w, it's best to run a separate harness just in case. There aren't too many 55w users on CL. It's brighter for sure, but you might have a hard time driving due to the difference in intensity between the light output and the darkness of the surrounding. Your eyes will not like adjusting to the light so often.

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05-18-08 | 06:01 PM

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Just buy new bulbs. You can find genuine phillips D2R bulbs on ebay for about $90 shipped. Dealer will want at least 150 per bulb.

Most likely your ballasts are still good. Our ballasts are VERY good. I've ran them through some torture and they operate like new.

Toyolexparts.com has good prices on the HID lenses. Sewellpartsonline.com should be able to provide the ballasts (if you really need them) for a reasonable cost.