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    k so how do we get this thing rollin? i wanna do this too. i hear those mini d2s are a little easier on the install cuz they are threaded? is there truth to that?
     
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    D2S are quite a bit easier.
     
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  8. Aug 23, 2011 at 10:38 AM
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  9. Aug 23, 2011 at 10:41 AM
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    Absolutely none. My hellas up front shake, but the retro is steady, no shudder at all
     
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    ^^^ Yeah, Mr. HID here needs to beef up his front suspension to compensate for all the ballasts he's got up there weighing it down.:rolleyes: You need to get your ass over this way for a weekend and I'll help you rewire everything and you can help me w/BHLM and Retro!
     
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    Anyone knows if the 50w ballast washes out the color of hids bulbs ? witch one has better light output 4300K or 5000K?
     
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  13. Sep 14, 2011 at 9:57 PM
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    50w does in fact wash out bulb color... Better light output will come form the 4300k. I prefer 5000k, especially if I'm going 50w
     
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    Ive been so busy with stuff and these beautiful retros have just been sitting in garage (see build thread for pics)

    I will finally have the time to install these this weekend. Anyone have advice on wiring this up and a good spot to mount the ballasts boxes? I've seen pictures of setups where it is drilled into the side of the headlight?

    I'm assuming it's easy install? Just wire them the directly to the battery and follow the diagram?
     
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  15. Sep 14, 2011 at 10:23 PM
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    Install is pretty easy. I didn't mount my ballasts to the lights, I found some holes just next to them. Pretty simple install. If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
     
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    Then why do you prefer the 5000K?
     
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    This picture really doesn't show it, but 55w @ 5000k is pure white... I would put 55w 5000k to show up at about 4800k, where 55w 4300k will show up like 4000k. Definitely not the crystal white. It is all in whatever the look your are going for is man.


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    And a video of my setup before I did my retrofit.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYP39D4jvmI
     
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    Thanks I definitely will let you know if I do. From what I remember the passenger light wiresmt the driver then power?

    Here is the ballast pic I was referring to http://www.tacomaworld.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/116045/cat/500

    I hate drilling anything into a headlight that could expose any air coming in so I'm thinking of putting a sh!tload of 3m mounting tape will do the job..
     
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    Just installed mine and had a quick question about them firing up.
    They haven't been on for more en 5 minutes because I literally just finished up. I noticed that when I fire them up, they both slightly flicker like its trying to find the right color. But it doesn't flicker like something is loose.. Is this normal? I notice on BMW hids they fire up and change colors smoothly, but mine slightly flicker. Not bad at all just wanted to make sure everyone sees the same thing..
    h
    Could it be because the three times I fired them up the truck was off? I haven't turned on truck and fired them up yet.
     
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