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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 07:56 PM
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After reading many opinions regarding HID conversion kits (bulbs and ballasts) versus what some call "true HID" (replacement housing, lenses, bulbs and ballasts), I am down to two (2) choices. Both are available via the big auction site. They seem to be "the same." One conversion kit costs about $95 (50 + 45)and the other about $144 (103 + 41). What recommendations or experience do you have? I know the difference isn't really a big deal but I'd like to make a smart purchase. I wouldn't hesitate to spend a few dollars more.

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Wondering the same thing
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[QUOTE=BarryR;1560964615]After reading many opinions regarding HID conversion kits (bulbs and ballasts) versus what some call "true HID" (replacement housing, lenses, bulbs and ballasts), I am down to two (2) choices. Both are available via the big auction site. They seem to be "the same." One conversion kit costs about $95 (50 + 45)and the other about $144 (103 + 41). What recommendations or experience do you have? I know the difference isn't really a big deal but I'd like to make a smart purchase. I wouldn't hesitate to spend a few dollars more.

Thank you,
Barry

I have another option for you. I bought these and they are awesome. They are alitte more than the other 2 but you know the old addage you get what you pay for. Anyway here is the link.


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/9006-...QQcmdZViewItem
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they're all the same from ebay.
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FYI
You will need 2 kits , one for the lows.

This is the message sent back to me asking about it,
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no your high beam are a seperate kit 9005 which is a whole different bulb
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seperate high beam HIDs are a waste.
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seperate high beam HIDs are a waste.
Once you get the HID low beams installed you will never use high beams again. Awesome lights.
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