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Old Oct 25, 2007 | 05:23 PM
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Hey guys,

I have a 9006 fitment HID kit (8000k) and im looking to switch it over to a H1 fitment in order to go with a set of projectors. I was wondering, would i need a completely new HID kit? What would i need to buy to switch it over?

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Old Oct 25, 2007 | 05:24 PM
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youll only need new bulbs. you can use the same igniters and ballasts.
Old Oct 25, 2007 | 05:25 PM
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Damn that was a quick post, it's as if i just IMed you or something haha. Thanks man, appreciate it
Old Oct 25, 2007 | 05:25 PM
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no. you just need new bulbs and harnesses for connecting the ballast to the headlight.
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^^^, you don't need a new harness. If he's just switching to h1 projector, he will only need the bulb which has the universal connector that plugs into the existing wirings coming off the ballast. The original ballast will just plug into the 9006 harness.

Now if you're using regular halogen bulbs, then you do need the harness that converts from 9006 to h1.
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Thanks for all the help guys, this clears everything up
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