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Old 09-02-2009, 06:20 PM
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Sorry, i wasn't sure where to post this. But i've been shopping around for HIDs for a while, and noticed on one site that i was referred to (http://forums.maxima.org/general-max...n/www.vvme.com) there's is a kit available with no wattage specified, and there is a 50-55W kit for about $20 more. Would the higher wattage simply mean the kit has a lot more light output?

The HID kit IS NOT bi-xenon, it's got the halogen bulb for high beams. Maybe the wattage refers to how bright the halogen is?

edit:just did a little research and answered my own question. found some info on a bimmer forum saying 55W's are significantly brighter than 35W's, and "way worth it"
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Old 09-03-2009, 05:26 AM
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Originally Posted by anomaly117
Sorry, i wasn't sure where to post this. But i've been shopping around for HIDs for a while, and noticed on one site that i was referred to (http://forums.maxima.org/general-max...n/www.vvme.com) there's is a kit available with no wattage specified, and there is a 50-55W kit for about $20 more. Would the higher wattage simply mean the kit has a lot more light output?

The HID kit IS NOT bi-xenon, it's got the halogen bulb for high beams. Maybe the wattage refers to how bright the halogen is?

edit:just did a little research and answered my own question. found some info on a bimmer forum saying 55W's are significantly brighter than 35W's, and "way worth it"
55 watt HID kit in a halogen housing equals GLARE GLARE GLARE!! Do it right and retrofit projectors then you can really harness the power of 55watt HIDs.
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Old 09-04-2009, 06:09 PM
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Or put 5.5 hids in!
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i do plan on projectors eventually, and ive always wanted 5.5 heads, but everyone wants so much for them.
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Old 09-05-2009, 05:44 PM
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i want to upgrade to 5.5 heads as well they are soo effing expensive
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Old 09-05-2009, 08:58 PM
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Gotta look around. They're hard to find, but I got a great deal on mine. Just keep looking!
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Old 09-06-2009, 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by anomaly117
i do plan on projectors eventually, and ive always wanted 5.5 heads, but everyone wants so much for them.
Do it Greg I like the 5.5s one the 5th gens. I actually like the front bumper on the 5ths over the 5.5s so it's a perfect mix.
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Do it Greg I like the 5.5s one the 5th gens. I actually like the front bumper on the 5ths over the 5.5s so it's a perfect mix.
find me some for cheap, id love to do it.

and im gonna get the 55W's. probly 8000k, or 10000k. what are your opinions/experiences?
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If you want the best light output, 4300k or 5000k is the best way to go. 6000k is going to have a slightly bluer hue.
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Originally Posted by BlueFusion6851
If you want the best light output, 4300k or 5000k is the best way to go. 6000k is going to have a slightly bluer hue.
yea i know, i have 10000k 35w's right now. i want the bluer color, i dont need them to be that bright. the higher wattage will cover that for me
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yea i know, i have 10000k 35w's right now. i want the bluer color, i dont need them to be that bright. the higher wattage will cover that for me
Well if you get 55watt ballast you'll have to go up in temp to keep your color because the higher wattage washes out color.
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Well if you get 55watt ballast you'll have to go up in temp to keep your color because the higher wattage washes out color.
ahh i see
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