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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 09:51 PM
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So, I have Anzo's & I'm getting HIDs. Finally, after being in the scene for 3 years & spending an ungodly amount of money, the time has come! I know HIDs supposedly suck in Anzo's because of the cutoff, but quite frankly, I rarely drive the car at night so it won't be an issue. I'm also not considering a retrofit, so please don't recommend that to me. I know it's better, but I'm done spending anymore money on the car after I get it back this time around. So, my question, is the bulb size of the Anzo's still 9006 or is it different than the stock size?

Also, I could've sworn I had heard something about HIDs in Anzo's melting a harness or something, is it true? & what can I do to prevent it?

I feel like a noob asking these questions, lol.
Old Apr 7, 2009 | 09:58 PM
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theres two version of anzo's

one is H11 other is H7 i believe. The bulb type should be stamped on the lens of the headlights.
Old Apr 7, 2009 | 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by kiss_kiss_kill
Also, I could've sworn I had heard something about HIDs in Anzo's melting a harness or something, is it true? & what can I do to prevent it?:
Possibly look into higher wattage harnesses? Shouldn't cost that much.
Old Apr 8, 2009 | 12:08 AM
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SEARCH NOOB!
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 12:14 AM
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shutchurfayce!

They all have different answers.
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If you get an inline fuse and a relay on the HID's, you won't have to worry about melting your harness. Mobile HID kit comes with both right out of the box.
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<-------------sponsored (not by MobileHID)
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or get a relay harness
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Originally Posted by kiss_kiss_kill
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Gotcha. Someone who is good with wiring can put in a relay for you.
Old Apr 8, 2009 | 02:37 AM
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lol noob queen you shoulda texted me duh. instead of making yourself look like a noob

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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 02:38 AM
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your such a noob!

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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 02:59 AM
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Originally Posted by kiss_kiss_kill
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uh, do you have a sponsor that provides HID's? If so, well, wouldn't your sponsor know about this kind of stuff?

If you're on your own, then most of the newer, more reputable kits come with relays that will prevent from melting any stock wiring harnesses. The relay will take the power for the ballasts directly from the battery, rather than thru the stock headlight wiring harness, ... but you probably knew that already.
Old Apr 8, 2009 | 05:51 AM
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tina = biggest noob in world.
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