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Re: HID Headlight conversion
Reply #15 - 03/30/09 at 10:20:39

Hmm. I do know the ignition voltage is about 25x the normal (voltage burst is about 80 volts on igniting), but that has nothing to do with current. I am thinking - large increase in amps would burn the car fuse just as well as it would Zuk's alternator... Dunno. I say he rigs it temporarely, put a quick 10Amp fuse in series to protect the system, and fire up. Leave the fuse in, if desired.

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Re: HID Headlight conversion
Reply #16 - 03/31/09 at 08:53:55

I ran a set of these (mine were 7k's) in my Festiva for a few months...

A few things to note... It was already mentioned aboved. They are NOT DOT approved! I had my Festiva headlights aimed REALLY low and I wasn't flashed once. Remember that an HID housing is designed to aim the light in a specific direction. Putting an HID "bulb" into your stock headlight housing will not aim the beam correctly (and this is the biggest reason people get flashed when they install brighter headlights).

Good points: Bright, Less Power, Cool Looking
Bad points: Not good in the rain, Possibility of getting flashed?

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Reply #17 - 03/31/09 at 09:09:58

In some European countries HID is allowed only if it comes with the headlight washing system AND self leveling. Reasons being, they flash slightly when turned on. Self leveling keeps them really low when they are off until they are full brightness, only then they assume normal position, as set by the driver. Not sure about the washers, what's that got to do with anything?

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Reply #18 - 05/22/09 at 04:28:19

Just a update guys! the HID light conversion is done! so far all is awesome! the lights work great at night and are pointed down enough not to blind people. the beam shines perfectly and gives out more light than expected, driving at night is a whole new experience. i have this running on the low beam and plan on adding fogs for the high beam in the near future...
im using the 5000K and H4 bulb setup puchaced on ebay for 60.00, the kits is for a car so i have a extra if the bulb fails. the ballast is mounted on the right side of the frame under the tank. THIS IS A PLUG AND PLAY kit! remove the headight, swap bulbs and plug it in! SO EASY!

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diamond jim Serious Thumper Offline Posts: 1425 North Alabama Gender:	Re: HID Headlight conversion Reply #19 - 05/22/09 at 06:20:34 SE, thanks for the info via PM. This will be one of my future projects.
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dasch Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 1137	Re: HID Headlight conversion Reply #20 - 05/22/09 at 07:44:50 Looks great, Eddie. And bright. Good luck.
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AngloSaxon Full Member Offline I'd rather have one big one than four small ones. Posts: 141 Framingham MA Gender:	Re: HID Headlight conversion Reply #21 - 05/22/09 at 11:57:40 I want me some them there flashy lights. Time to turn the tables on those F**kin' high end SUV's that are always blinding me.
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