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Swap the OEM HID to Aftermarket 55W!!!

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by weidake, Dec 17, 2009.

  1. weidake

    weidake Junior Member

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    I went through 2 sets of HID bulbs, and tnow the THIRD set is giving me the yellowish look. I know its time again.
    I'm just sick of changing them on a monthly base.
    Now I would like to swap the whole unit with aftermarket HID kits including the ballast (which I think is the trouble maker)
    And yes I'm going to upgrade to 55w kits, just wonder if this in theory is doable.
    Thanks!
     
  2. a_gray_prius

    a_gray_prius Rare Non-Old-Blowhard Priuschat Member

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    Usually the limiting factor with HID conversions is the headlight assembly and beamforming. Given that you already have HID bulbs and the appropriate assembly, I don't see why it would be a big deal.
     
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    OEM HID is 35W and I want to upgrade to 55W. I just dont know if the battery and the fuse will take it.
     
  4. bino

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    I think you won't have any problems with the upgrade... I'm currently running 55W HID on my fogs with no problems and also planning to do a 55W upgrade on the headlights...
     
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    Bino,
    Any updates on new mods? Did you get the Headlights from Japan yet?
     
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