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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 02:42 AM
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What piece of the HID kit actually makes the temperature (light color)? i mean, can i just change out the bulb to change the color? or the ballast? or both?
Old Nov 16, 2007 | 02:48 AM
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the bulb makes the color..i think the ballast is there to convert the volts
Old Nov 16, 2007 | 02:48 AM
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Yes, you can get imitation HID headlights if that's what you are asking. Search ebay.
Old Nov 16, 2007 | 02:50 AM
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no no i wanna get a 8500k TEXON HID kit. but if i get trouble by cops i wanna change it to 6500k. so would i just be able to buy the replacement HID bulbs? or do i need to buy a whole new system?
Old Nov 16, 2007 | 02:55 AM
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there is HID color caps to change the color. go to http://www.automotivelightingusa.com/ they have what you are looking for.
Old Nov 16, 2007 | 02:55 AM
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u can jsut replace bulbs
Old Nov 16, 2007 | 05:40 AM
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you could replace the bulbs and i belive operatic sells bulbs by themselves for 60 a pair. as for what makes the color, i think its the gas inside that burns that gives off the color. diffrent elements give off diffrent colors. at least thats what i think.
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^ that is correct adr
Old Nov 16, 2007 | 08:59 PM
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ok. that's all i need to know. thanks guys! ill have fun putting HID's in my sky-on. btw has anyone ever said they have LED's or LCD's and actually meant HID's?
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