Hid lights
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I read it just fine. He wants to put aftermarket HIDs in and is wondering if the leveling switch that adjusts the headlight levels, that comes standard on STis, will still be functioning. I think. haha.
But one thing, do you plan on switching out the whole kit, as in getting a 35w/55w ballast with bulbs or just putting in new bulbs?
But one thing, do you plan on switching out the whole kit, as in getting a 35w/55w ballast with bulbs or just putting in new bulbs?
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You don't use HID kits with OEM HID lighting. They may be D2S fitment bulbs, but most HID kit bulbs still don't fit properly and the bulb sits in different place within the optic. With real HID equipment you need to be using *real* (ie Philips) bulbs. Kit bulbs and ballasts also don't last as long as reputable brands. New bulbs can be had for ~$60 while the ballasts will cost a bit more.
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You don't use HID kits with OEM HID lighting. They may be D2S fitment bulbs, but most HID kit bulbs still don't fit properly and the bulb sits in different place within the optic. With real HID equipment you need to be using *real* (ie Philips) bulbs. Kit bulbs and ballasts also don't last as long as reputable brands. New bulbs can be had for ~$60 while the ballasts will cost a bit more.
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You don't use HID kits with OEM HID lighting. They may be D2S fitment bulbs, but most HID kit bulbs still don't fit properly and the bulb sits in different place within the optic. With real HID equipment you need to be using *real* (ie Philips) bulbs. Kit bulbs and ballasts also don't last as long as reputable brands. New bulbs can be had for ~$60 while the ballasts will cost a bit more.
I have 2 ddm kits in place of my factory low and high beams. fitament is spot on, leveler works. have compared the ddm bulb to a much more expensive phillips bulb and I'll stick with my 1/4 the cost bulb.
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