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Old 01-24-2010 | 10:10 AM
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What do you guys recommended for 09 TC ....I'm willing to spend 200$ i just don't want something just keep burning out and stuff basicly some that last long. I saw the Japanese Xetronic one but that just frigging over price....need some input please....
Old 01-24-2010 | 10:11 AM
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Dont buy from MobileHID or Pilot HID
Old 01-24-2010 | 10:39 AM
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hidextra? they are good, had them on my car for a year now i think.
Old 01-24-2010 | 03:14 PM
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You won't have to worry about buying from MobileHID anyways...They no longer sell them and haven't for a long time.

My set of MobileHID lights have been running strong for almost 2 years now though without any issues. HIDExtra is your best bet if you don't want to spend a lot, plus they have good customer service I heard.
Old 01-24-2010 | 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by ScionJim23
You won't have to worry about buying from MobileHID anyways...They no longer sell them and haven't for a long time.

My set of MobileHID lights have been running strong for almost 2 years now though without any issues. HIDExtra is your best bet if you don't want to spend a lot, plus they have good customer service I heard.

they have great customer service, i have no complaints at all about them. they are friendly and helpful. they would be your best bet, they also have 2 promotions going on right now
Old 01-24-2010 | 04:48 PM
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i have ebay 6k hid kit..runnig strong i did have 8k but to much attetion from the cops
Old 01-24-2010 | 04:56 PM
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I bought my HID's from this company Retro Solutions. I've had them for about 5 months now and haven't had any problems with them. Real easy to install, plug and play. The other good thing with these HID's is that they are digital so i believe (don't quote me) this increases the life span on the kit so they don't burn out as fast as others.
Old 01-24-2010 | 05:22 PM
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My wife has had a set from www.sharphid.com in her car for the last 2.5 years with no problems. They are also cheap ($75 Shipped) and have a life time warranty. He also has the 55 watt kits as well for $90 shipped.
Old 01-24-2010 | 05:37 PM
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OEM > all
Old 01-24-2010 | 06:17 PM
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I have Hidextra on my car and I love them. I got the 6000k and had them about a month now...Just ordered a set for my cousin last week too. they also have a special on them for valentines day that makes them like $57 (including shipping). their ad is on here somewhere but the coupon code is valentine2010-m

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Old 01-24-2010 | 06:21 PM
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Got mine from HIDextra for about a month and eeeerthang runs great. Eventually the yellowness of the parking lights are going to get on your nerves, So when that happens get the parking lights from MengMotorSport.
Old 01-24-2010 | 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by willy213
Got mine from HIDextra for about a month and eeeerthang runs great. Eventually the yellowness of the parking lights are going to get on your nerves, So when that happens get the parking lights from MengMotorSport.
not to thread jack but could you post a link or pm me the link for those parking lights. thanks
Old 01-24-2010 | 07:03 PM
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bought mine from mobilehid about a year ago and my right headlight is starting to flicker now from time to time. i think i may have some corrosion at the connection to the ballast.
Old 01-24-2010 | 07:12 PM
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I was running a MobileHID kit without any complaints. They lasted about a year and I traded t he car in with them.

Now I'm running a HIDXTRA kit without any complaints at all. So far, so good. And yes, call them up and they will give you the customer service that you deserve.
Old 01-24-2010 | 07:14 PM
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I'v been wondering this too I'm going to get a set of the 10k from hidextra, are 10k cop magnets? That'd be bad...
Old 01-24-2010 | 07:21 PM
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yes 10000k will be PULL ME OVER BLUE

I would never go over 5000k
Old 01-24-2010 | 07:29 PM
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Ugh, I may have to reconsider then... very unfortunate
Old 01-24-2010 | 07:55 PM
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10k...srsly? pure blue and you won't be able to see at night. Not functional at all, rice IMO.
Old 01-24-2010 | 08:01 PM
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Thanks for the feedback. I'm just recently getting into the car stuff, been wanting to do stuff to my tC forever but just recently started with some small mods, and I figured I'd give the HIDs a go, and I'm glad I made this post so now I know, what's the highest I should go that will increase road visibility, and look good?

I swear, I'm not a thread jacker lol.
Old 01-24-2010 | 08:23 PM
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like TheQuietThings said, I wouldn't go over 5k, even 6k is starting to get some blue.

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