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Old Jun 30, 2010 | 05:16 PM
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Has anyone here replaced them? Just got some 8000k and never really touched HId's before. Thanks. Also I just got the bulb, you don't need to change anything else right?
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Old Jun 30, 2010 | 06:28 PM
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im pretty sure you have to get a better ballast for the higher output lights.
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Old Jun 30, 2010 | 06:31 PM
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but just search on the forums here, it will tell you what you need.
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Old Jun 30, 2010 | 11:15 PM
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8000k aren't higher output lights, it's referring to the temperature range and the color of the light. Just out of curiosity, why would you go up in temperature range over the factory HID's?? Anything over the factory 4500 to 5000k is actually lowering the light output for a strange color. Just my .02...
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Old Jun 30, 2010 | 11:41 PM
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I have changed bulbs, ballasts and even taken my lens off.

You only have to take most of the front of the car apart.

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Old Jul 1, 2010 | 03:09 AM
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How about I do your brakes and you do my lights lol.
I want the color. I know I lose some visibility. But I'm ok with that.
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Old Jul 1, 2010 | 04:13 AM
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Originally Posted by RonnieB,Jul 1 2010, 06:09 AM
How about I do your brakes and you do my lights lol.
I want the color. I know I lose some visibility. But I'm ok with that.
How patient are you?

I am sure you may know that I am currently away, the pictures I posted show where, but don't say.

I am due back towards the end of Aug, early Sep.


Besides, Doug still has to patch my top. Which I have to drag the car to his house. Which I am being patient about.
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Old Jul 2, 2010 | 10:22 AM
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Ronnie I ould do it for you too you just have to buy my plane ticket what do you say???

Its really not that hard just a pain in the arse. the front bumper has to come off look for info on clearing the headlights. I remember some one posting a step by step with pics.
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Old Jul 2, 2010 | 01:07 PM
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I have 10ks in mine now, I had to take off my front bumper and the headlight itself...it was about a 40 min job....Pretty easy..And i still have the same ballast..
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Old Jul 2, 2010 | 01:08 PM
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Let me know if you need help
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