HID conversion for C5?
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Burning Brakes
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From: Palm Desert CA
HID conversion for C5?
Hey Guys,
I was wondering if any of you out there have had any experience of this system sold on E-Bay?
I'm looking to upgrade my lighting to HID and would value your opinions on this. It looks to be a good system and at a good price but sometimes you just can't tell!
Thanks in advance
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I was wondering if any of you out there have had any experience of this system sold on E-Bay?
I'm looking to upgrade my lighting to HID and would value your opinions on this. It looks to be a good system and at a good price but sometimes you just can't tell!
Thanks in advance
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Former Vendor
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St. Jude Donor '08
IMO i would avoid all ebay auctions that charge outragous shipping costs. If you get hosed in the deal they will only refund the purchase price, not the shipping. (even using a credit card company may not help you in this case)
Former Vendor
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From: Spring Texas
St. Jude Donor '08
I also try to stay away from international orders whenever possible because if somthing goew wrong, a huge chunk of the refund money is eaten up by customs charges.
Pro
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Huntsville AL
Hey Guys,
I was wondering if any of you out there have had any experience of this system sold on E-Bay?
I'm looking to upgrade my lighting to HID and would value your opinions on this. It looks to be a good system and at a good price but sometimes you just can't tell!
Thanks in advance.
I was wondering if any of you out there have had any experience of this system sold on E-Bay?
I'm looking to upgrade my lighting to HID and would value your opinions on this. It looks to be a good system and at a good price but sometimes you just can't tell!
Thanks in advance
.I just bought the low beam and fog kit from him. It arrived in 2 days; kit appears to be good quality. I just have not had time to install yet.
Intermediate
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Pasadena CA
I bought the kit and installed it in my 2001 A4. It was very easy to install and has worked great. I went with the Diamond white light. Its a little blueish but overall very bright. I have had it installed for a month now. I have not been flashed by other drivers. The guy is very helpful if you have questions and very responsive. I am not affiliated with the vendor at all. The same kit is selling under different names for $300 plus. I am thinking of buying for fog lights too.
Le Mans Master
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My point is that the integrity of the buyer is reflected in the large shipping costs. If they're charging $10 for the product and $50 for shipping (when it actually costs about $15) it puts a negative mark next to them in my book because it says we're already lying to you about shipping....we're probably lying to you about the quality of our product...(or maybe the $10 is an actualy representation of the quality value of the product)
I also try to stay away from international orders whenever possible because if somthing goew wrong, a huge chunk of the refund money is eaten up by customs charges.
I also try to stay away from international orders whenever possible because if somthing goew wrong, a huge chunk of the refund money is eaten up by customs charges.
Large shipping costs are generally just sellers attempting to recover paypal and Ebay fee's which can cost a seller 10-30% of the final sale price and even more on lower priced items. I personally always add $5-15 "handling fee" on top of the shipping cost to try and offset those costs.
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Melting Slicks
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I agree, the shipping cost is a bit inflated but the guy's trying to make a little money where he can. It's not like he's the only one doing it and I'm sure there are tons of vendors selling that exact kit all over for a similar price.
For $145, though, I'm about half tempted to give it a try. Not too much to lose. Of course, I'd like to see someone ELSE on here do it first...
For $145, though, I'm about half tempted to give it a try. Not too much to lose. Of course, I'd like to see someone ELSE on here do it first...
Le Mans Master
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2001
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From: Palm Desert CA
Thanks for all the feedback...
It looks like it might be a good deal despite the high shipping charges but WAY cheaper than retail price!
When I get them I'll be sure to post pics!
Thanks Guys, all the advice is much appreciated.
When I get them I'll be sure to post pics!
Thanks Guys, all the advice is much appreciated.
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Redwood City CA
Hey Guys,
I was wondering if any of you out there have had any experience of this system sold on E-Bay?
I'm looking to upgrade my lighting to HID and would value your opinions on this. It looks to be a good system and at a good price but sometimes you just can't tell!
Thanks in advance.
I was wondering if any of you out there have had any experience of this system sold on E-Bay?
I'm looking to upgrade my lighting to HID and would value your opinions on this. It looks to be a good system and at a good price but sometimes you just can't tell!
Thanks in advance
.I think I bought that same or really similar kit for $130 off ebay a few months ago. The ballasts in the pic look the same. They work, but not perfectly in the vette's pop ups. I had trouble with the lights no going down on shut off. I guessed that it was a voltage issue, due to this kit doesn not have a relay/igniter in-line in the wiring harness from the bulb back to the ballast. You could get around this by doing a little extra wiring using a 12V relay etc. Search for the diagram.
What I did was substitute one of the ballasts for the ballast of another extra HID kit that I had off another car that I had HID's in. That ballast had the inline relay. Now, things work fine!
Hope this helps.
Melting Slicks
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From: Plainfield Ill.
My point is that the integrity of the buyer is reflected in the large shipping costs. If they're charging $10 for the product and $50 for shipping (when it actually costs about $15) it puts a negative mark next to them in my book because it says we're already lying to you about shipping....we're probably lying to you about the quality of our product...(or maybe the $10 is an actualy representation of the quality value of the product)
I also try to stay away from international orders whenever possible because if somthing goew wrong, a huge chunk of the refund money is eaten up by customs charges.
I also try to stay away from international orders whenever possible because if somthing goew wrong, a huge chunk of the refund money is eaten up by customs charges.
Advanced
Joined: May 2005
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From: Colorado Springs CO
I've bought four different sets on ebay for different cars. The last ones I got were 110 shipped from 'lighting623'. but you always take a chance on the ebay. Yes I have installed a set on my vet. With stock lenses the biggest difference I notice it that signs and marking are much more reflective making it easier to see.