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is HID safe?

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by pudge151, Dec 13, 2010.

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Dec 13, 2010 at 10:04 AM

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would it be ok for me to put a 35w DDM HID kit in my $100 aftermarket BHLM heads? i worry about the lense melting, i want brighter but not sure if its worth the risk or trashing my lights?

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yea it's safe. i'm ordering the 35w 6k ddm kit right now. it's the 55w that seems to get hot and cause issues for some people.

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Those 35w HIDs are actually lower wattage than you regular halogen 55w bulbs.

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thanks guys. not too much heat then?

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