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Old Apr 1, 2008 | 12:20 AM
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so if i wanted to get these hids for my xb...do i order the h11 kit for $250 or the bulbs...i having a brain fart right now.... and is easy to install..? thanks
Old Apr 1, 2008 | 12:33 AM
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H11 kit, and you may want to try http://mobilehid.com/scionlife so you pay 170 and get awesome service. Install is cake, just dont touch the bulbs with your bare hands
Old Apr 1, 2008 | 12:36 AM
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oh ok...do i need to get the wiring harness?
Old Apr 1, 2008 | 12:41 AM
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Wiring harness and relay come with the kit.
Old Apr 1, 2008 | 03:07 AM
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170 for everthing you'll need (2 bulbs, 2 ballast, relay, wires)
Old Apr 1, 2008 | 06:24 AM
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Highly recommend the mobile hid kit. Big difference in night driving. Great value.
Old Apr 1, 2008 | 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by gen2box
Highly recommend the mobile hid kit. Big difference in night driving. Great value.
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Old Apr 1, 2008 | 04:01 PM
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sweet deal...lokks like thats what im getting....what is the general color people get i dont want to get picked on by the 5-0...i was thinking 6k or 8k
Old Apr 1, 2008 | 06:40 PM
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Most people get 8k or 10k (which looks stupid IMO). Don't go higher than 5000k, its plenty blue and you won't get hassled by cops. I actually was thinking picking up a pair of 4300k because the blue hue gets annoying at times.
Old Apr 1, 2008 | 07:25 PM
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IMO anything higher than 5000k is rice and no longer for function. I debated between 4300 and 5000 and went with 5000.
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Go 4300K, its the best value for your money. Simply, it gives off the most amount of visible light.

And I can tell you, my 4300K's look plenty sexy. At night, they have a slight LED blueish look, but for the most part pure white. No yellow. Best color to get man!
Old Apr 1, 2008 | 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Invertalon
Go 4300K, its the best value for your money. Simply, it gives off the most amount of visible light.

And I can tell you, my 4300K's look plenty sexy. At night, they have a slight LED blueish look, but for the most part pure white. No yellow. Best color to get man!
Agreed. I would likely get 4300k if I did it again.
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sweet deal...4300k and 5000k will be the choice then...thanks fellas
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Best choice man! 4300k or 5000k is perfect. If you have any questions about install or anything just ask.

Just remember, keep the relay IN A DRY PLACE. It is the only part of the kit that is not water-proof. I knew, but learned it the hard way anyway. Washed my car and the high pressure water got under my hood and got it wet. Lights flickered and came on by themselves in the middle of the night. Replaced the relay ($6 at radio shack), and all is well again. Just wrap it up really good with electrical tape to help protect it if possible when you install, and place it a place unlikely to get wet.

You'll love the kit!

P.S - ORDER FROM MOBILEHID. Killer prices, amazing service, and excellent kit. Order it form that link above.
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Originally Posted by Invertalon
Best choice man! 4300k or 5000k is perfect. If you have any questions about install or anything just ask.

Just remember, keep the relay IN A DRY PLACE.
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I too am new to HID, i do a lot of canyon running at like 2 in the morning threw Azusa Canyon. What would be the best choice for me? Like some of you were saying a lot of people get 8k. I want it to be fully be functional and really light up the road, so what would be a good choice?
Old Apr 2, 2008 | 04:55 AM
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4300k with 100w Hella brights
Old Apr 2, 2008 | 05:01 AM
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4300k put out the MOST lumens. If you're getting HID's for their brightness, 4300k is the ONLY way to go!
Old Apr 2, 2008 | 05:36 AM
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I've always run the 6K's and def hit up cliffud!!
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thanks guys, most likely going with mobile hid also.



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