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Best HID conversion Kit on Ebay (Cheap less than $80)

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by ad78, Apr 7, 2008.

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    your thoughts on HID conversion kit to be used on foglight. (9006). yes im cheap! it needs to be less than $80. i know i browse on ebay but i need your opinion/experience about those cheapy HID kits out there.

    post a link pls..

    thanks in advance
     
    #1 ad78, Apr 7, 2008
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    In life you generally get what you pay for. Buy cheap and you will likely end up having to replace it 18 months later. Food for thought.
     
    #2 cairo94507, Apr 8, 2008
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    i am enjoying my HID fogs now. i bought not in ebay. but in hidny.com
    they are freaking bright!
     
    #3 ad78, Apr 16, 2008
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    I strongly advise against those cheap ones because of the time, they're not HIDs but just regular high output bulbs. If they do have a ballast, I'd double check that the amperage they pull is correct and won't blow a fuse or set something on fire.

    A good HID kit will run you $400. If you're not prepared to pay that, I would suggest just bright regular bulbs (like Phillips X-Treme Power or Osram Nightbreaker).
     
    #4 Tideland Prius, Apr 17, 2008
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    definitely they are HID. they do have a ballast and i checked the amperage before i installed them. and also they are better than philips x-treme and osram. why? running straight for 2hrs and hold the fogs now they are just warm. there is no reason again now to have a broken or crack foglight because of excessive heat.
     
    #5 ad78, Apr 17, 2008
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    Oh?? good to know. Yeah I limit my foglight usage because I'm worried about cracking due to heat (Esp. now that I'm out of warranty)
     
    #6 Tideland Prius, Apr 17, 2008
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    and they are warrantied for 12 months.
     
    #7 ad78, Apr 17, 2008
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