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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 11:27 AM
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If i already have HID's in my stock headlights and i want to go to something else that requires a different bulb type, can i use the same ballasts and just get new bulbs?
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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 12:18 PM
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If i already have HID's in my stock headlights and i want to go to something else that requires a different bulb type, can i use the same ballasts and just get new bulbs?
Yes, as long as the new bulbs have the same connectors at the ballasts. Say you want to use the ballasts for your fogs........all you need to do is order a set of 800 series HID bulbs and plug them in.
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Yes, as long as the new bulbs have the same connectors at the ballasts. Say you want to use the ballasts for your fogs........all you need to do is order a set of 800 series HID bulbs and plug them in.
Ok, cool....i have been contemplating going with the depos because i don't have the skills that radioflyer does to make my own setup. From what i have read the depos take the h7 type bulb and i am already running the 9006.
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I've been thinking exactly the same....
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I've been thinking exactly the same....
i'm not completely sold on the depos, but for the price i think they are the best option. I am wanting to do the whole baking and then painting thing though.
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