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Discussion in 'Lighting' started by RDAY, Feb 3, 2009.

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  1. Feb 6, 2009 at 5:40 PM
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    Oh so you know guys that have this same kit on their Tacoma's?
     
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  2. Feb 6, 2009 at 5:48 PM
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    Well, I wouldn't say Tacoma specifically, but I know a bunch of people with different vehicles who have not had any issues with these ballasts. They would highly recommend these to anyone. To be honest, most if the Tacoma owners I know who have HIDs did the complete HID retrofit.

    I will say that these ballasts are some of the best aftermarket ballasts out there. I can't speak for the bulbs, I assume they are good bulbs, but all the people I know use the 55w ballasts from Retro-Solutions and put in Philips 35w D2S bulbs because those bulbs are awesome and can be pushed to 55W ballasts for greater light output.

    There is a high demand for nice 55w ballasts since there are no OEM 55w ballasts made. So in saying that, these ballasts you got are considered the OEM equivalent of 55w ballasts, if they were ever made.
     
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  3. Feb 6, 2009 at 5:49 PM
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    Oops, now I see the wiring harness in the pic, I didn't at first, sorry....
     
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  4. Feb 6, 2009 at 5:51 PM
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    Phewww!!!:eek: So I'm good to go then right?!?!:confused:
     
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  5. Feb 6, 2009 at 5:53 PM
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    Okay, that's good to know!! You guys got me scared for a minute there!!!:eek:
     
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  6. Feb 7, 2009 at 5:37 AM
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    I think i am going to order this kit once i fix the damage the deer did.
     
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  7. Feb 7, 2009 at 6:13 AM
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    Hey I'll let you know how it goes when I get them. ;)
     
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  8. Feb 7, 2009 at 6:43 AM
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  9. Feb 7, 2009 at 9:08 AM
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    Yeah I was looking at a bunch of kits all day and couldn't make up my mind! Finally said fug it!!!:D
     
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  10. Feb 9, 2009 at 12:18 PM
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    Visors, Deflector, Husky Liners, too expsensive for good ones :(
    how much better is 55w then 35w? and what would be a good bulb and what would be a good price?
     
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  11. Feb 9, 2009 at 4:07 PM
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    Here's your comparisons. Please note that these pictures are done with the same bulbs, but different ballasts. I recommend Philips 85122 or 85122+ bulbs for both 35w and 55w ballasts. You can pick up a pair of new ones for $90-$100 and used ones for $40-$50 a pair.

    35wcomparison55w1_d66af037b7f848289ae541112b3efefe9d15181d.jpg

    35wcomparison55w2_60fc1000c708ff38eeabc5c7c5fe1af93de65607.jpg

    35wcomparison55w3copy_d61340c30276f9e92dc7b8edc867fa7702fa69a8.jpg


     
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  12. Feb 9, 2009 at 7:05 PM
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    Well just installed my HID's about a hour ago!!!:D

     
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  13. Feb 9, 2009 at 7:16 PM
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    Nice, could you try to get some output pics 25ft away from a wall?
     
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  14. Feb 9, 2009 at 7:17 PM
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    ^ Yeah, I'd be curious of the cutoff.
     
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  15. Feb 9, 2009 at 7:19 PM
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    Looks damn good. Way to go.
     
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  16. Feb 9, 2009 at 7:26 PM
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    Yeah let me do that tomorrow. It's snowing like crazy outside right now!!!:eek:
     
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  17. Feb 10, 2009 at 3:42 AM
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    firefighter... you got 55 or 35w?
     
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  18. Feb 10, 2009 at 9:28 AM
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    55w.
     
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  19. Feb 10, 2009 at 1:42 PM
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    How hot are they? Hotter then stock?
     
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  20. Feb 10, 2009 at 4:01 PM
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    Yes, HID light bulbs get hot than stock. OEM HID headlights use projectors that are made of mainly ceramic to trap the heat from contacting the rest of the headlight.
     
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