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  1. 10-07-2008, 03:32 PM #1
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    Default Is this a good HID kit?

    Its got a good price, but will they last? I want to know before I buy.
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/XENON...mZ290264593269

    Life begins at 6000 RPMS.. You will notice an audible change in engine noise, large increase in acceleration and any female passengers will immidiately start to remove their clothing.
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  2. 10-07-2008, 03:47 PM #2
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    just get one from Nitro. You won't have to worry bout any problem with it.
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  3. 10-07-2008, 04:08 PM #3
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    ^^ i agree... had a friend of mine that bought some from ebay and within a couple months, the bulbs were changing colors and kept shutting off... definately wouldnt buyh HID's from ebay. go with Nitro or PremierTek aka HIDlightsusa
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  4. 10-07-2008, 04:12 PM #4
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    i say you do a retrofit
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    Quote Originally Posted by 1siccEJ2
    i say you do a retrofit
    I dont have enought money for one right now.

    Life begins at 6000 RPMS.. You will notice an audible change in engine noise, large increase in acceleration and any female passengers will immidiately start to remove their clothing.
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  6. 10-07-2008, 04:52 PM #6
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    its alot cheaper than you think.... a good retrofit runs about the same as a good plug and play kit
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  7. 10-07-2008, 05:30 PM #7
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    do a retro... if not here's a good reliable brand....McCullough
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    so anyone know of a site that tells you or shows how to do a retrofit?

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  9. 10-07-2008, 05:51 PM #9
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    yeah i have the ebay slim ballast HIDs and even at $90 one still shuts off from time to time. you get what you pay for though.

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  10. 10-07-2008, 05:56 PM #10
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    i have the xentec ebay hid's. they suck. they flicker a lot and sometimes take a good shaking to turn on
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    i bought mine from ebay, and i haven't had any problems with them in the past 5 months or so. a little flicker from time to time, but it's because i need to wire in some relays.
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    should be fine. I'm rocking 70 dollar 3k HID fogs and they are awesome! However I paid almost 200 for my headlights b/c they are hi/lo

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  13. 10-10-2008, 08:39 AM #13
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    don't go out there buying from people for 150 an so forth.. all of my 8 total cars that i have had i bought those 70-85 dollars hid kits from ebay and they all work PERFECT!!..so if i was you go ahead and grab it..!!
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  14. 10-10-2008, 09:39 AM #14
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    Sometimes you have great luck with EBAY hid's and other times they may just not work right at the beginning or later on.


    courtesy of whoever posted this before I stole it.

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  15. 10-10-2008, 10:30 AM #15
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    highly recommend The HID king!!

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    I've had my Ebay ones for almost a year now & never had a problem.
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  17. 10-11-2008, 11:15 AM #17
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    I bought a set from ebay and never had a problem. But buying from a local means you get to play with it the same day. Nothing can beat that...
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    Quote Originally Posted by BlackDubs
    I bought a set from ebay and never had a problem. But buying from a local means you get to play with it the same day. Nothing can beat that...
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  19. 10-13-2008, 11:05 AM #19
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    i must have shit luck, i always have problems when i buy cheap stuff. my ebay kit had a ballast go out after a week and the seller wouldnt respond to emails so i had to buy another ballast and they still flicker. freaking lame
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    www.3bspecialties.com use coupon code "honda-tech" for $130 single beam overnight ship.

    they've been selling on Honda-Tech for years. Very reputable company. free overnight shipping on all orders including warranty claims. Great 1 year warranty service if ever needed. Thises kits do not go bad



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  21. 10-14-2008, 12:54 AM #21
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    had my ebay hids for over a year and no problems
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  22. 10-14-2008, 01:28 AM #22
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    try this
    www.retro-solutions.com
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