Quick and Dirty H.I.D. FAQ For N00bs
09-19-2009, 08:46 PM
#201
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Whats up guys..
I had a quick question.. i have an 07' Scion tc ..ordering the HID's 8000k ..from here: http://shop.3bspecialties.com/3BSpec...?productId=253
Um.. gives me a couple of various options..such as the regular 35W ballast, Slim 35w or 50 W? and Plug and Play Harness , Relay Harness.. Whats the difference.. what do i buy?
Thanks in advance
I had a quick question.. i have an 07' Scion tc ..ordering the HID's 8000k ..from here: http://shop.3bspecialties.com/3BSpec...?productId=253Um.. gives me a couple of various options..such as the regular 35W ballast, Slim 35w or 50 W? and Plug and Play Harness , Relay Harness.. Whats the difference.. what do i buy?
Thanks in advance
The plug and play just plugs into your light socket while the relay has a power cable that runs to the battery. The relay is better because the socket isn't providing the power and you don't run the risk of frying your stock wires.
09-20-2009, 04:12 AM
#202
Im fine with the 35W in that case.. but hmm..relays dont sound so bad then.. think theres a big chance my wires will fry? what do u recommend?
Also, i ordered fog lights from k2motor.. They look great imo..heres the link
http://www.k2motor.com/lf-tc05am-wj.html
Point is they started getting foggy/ hazy on the inside.. looks like humidity caused when it rained today.. What do i do..
Also, i ordered fog lights from k2motor.. They look great imo..heres the link
http://www.k2motor.com/lf-tc05am-wj.html
Point is they started getting foggy/ hazy on the inside.. looks like humidity caused when it rained today.. What do i do..
09-20-2009, 05:24 AM
#204
All I know is I have been running 6k's from the link below. They have never had any issues at all. I had to aim my non projector headlights down a bit because of the high output. There is no relay involved and they work wonderfully even after 2+ years.
http://www.kbcarstuff.com/ProductDet...DP-6K&CartID=0
http://www.kbcarstuff.com/ProductDet...DP-6K&CartID=0
11-06-2009, 01:42 AM
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11-09-2009, 09:56 PM
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If you don't want to make your own connectors, you can go to the link and get the connectors there. I got it when i first converted my headlights to the projectors before i got HIDs. Or you can ask to the place where you bought it from to exchange the H11 wire harness to 9006 wire harness only.
http://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen-...To_H11/ES9096/
http://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen-...To_H11/ES9096/
11-10-2009, 06:12 PM
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I just had the H11 XenonDepot HID kit installed on my ride... What I've noticed since then is that when I switch to high beams my low (HID) beams stay on. Is this normal and if not what can I do to correct it?
11-10-2009, 06:27 PM
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It is normal for your low beams to stay on. Even without HIDs your low beam will stay on when your high beams are on. The high beams usually are not needed because the HIDs produce sufficient lighting already.
11-12-2009, 06:57 PM
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Sorry if this was mentioned earlier, i didnt feel like reading 11 pages.
anyone with 08 headlights/projector low beams on their tc should know that HID's look so much better with projectors. there is no glare, nothing to worry about. all the years below 08 have reflective housing, which does not project that SEXY beam line of HID's. I have seen first hand the difference in reflective housing and projector, i personally say that Projectors make the HID's much more worth it. other than that i would say putting HID's in a reflective housing would just be a waste of money. No offense to those who have them.
anyone with 08 headlights/projector low beams on their tc should know that HID's look so much better with projectors. there is no glare, nothing to worry about. all the years below 08 have reflective housing, which does not project that SEXY beam line of HID's. I have seen first hand the difference in reflective housing and projector, i personally say that Projectors make the HID's much more worth it. other than that i would say putting HID's in a reflective housing would just be a waste of money. No offense to those who have them.
11-17-2009, 10:40 AM
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Sorry if this was mentioned earlier, i didnt feel like reading 11 pages.
anyone with 08 headlights/projector low beams on their tc should know that HID's look so much better with projectors. there is no glare, nothing to worry about. all the years below 08 have reflective housing, which does not project that SEXY beam line of HID's. I have seen first hand the difference in reflective housing and projector, i personally say that Projectors make the HID's much more worth it. other than that i would say putting HID's in a reflective housing would just be a waste of money. No offense to those who have them.
anyone with 08 headlights/projector low beams on their tc should know that HID's look so much better with projectors. there is no glare, nothing to worry about. all the years below 08 have reflective housing, which does not project that SEXY beam line of HID's. I have seen first hand the difference in reflective housing and projector, i personally say that Projectors make the HID's much more worth it. other than that i would say putting HID's in a reflective housing would just be a waste of money. No offense to those who have them.
