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Old 05-13-2006, 02:12 PM   #31 (permalink)
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that only way i could see someone not being able to do it is if they could not figure out which post on the battery was positive.
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The question I should have asked, was.. the install for the ballasts boxes.. did you have to bolt them down or use wireties? basically it's about how make it look clean and professional!
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Old 05-13-2006, 02:28 PM   #32 (permalink)
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i used the wire tires. i prolly would have went all crazy making it look factory installed but never show anybody under the hood so it didnt matter
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W3RD! I'll have to wait until monday to install.. we have PLENTY of wire ties in the shop! heh
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i used the wire tires. i prolly would have went all crazy making it look factory installed but never show anybody under the hood so it didnt matter
OH btw, would it be possible to take some simple pics of how you set yours up?, NOT the process.. but where the wires are and where you put your ballasts? Thanks!
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Well, I ended up getting the 10K kit from the guy. The reason is that when he arrived I noticed that his light were BRIGHT as hell! And he told me that his was the 10K kit and that he recommends them to everyone... he had the 8K with him but doesn't sell the 6K.. newayz, I'm about to go install.. I'll take some pics with my friends camera.. wish me luck!

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Old 06-03-2006, 02:51 AM   #36 (permalink)
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Well actually I couldn't do the install until last night (FRIDAY) because a thunder storm came through while I was doing the install.. newayz, it was a success and here are some pics:
-=[The difference between the Silverstar (Passanger side) and the 10K HID Kit (Driver Side)]=-


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-=[The Ballast Box]=-
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Who did you end up getting yours from? That looks nothing like the ballast in mine. And yes I will try to actually get some better pix up as soon as I find the digital camera.
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A local guy (mechanic) he's selling the kits for $199. He gets them directly from a "no name" company in South Korea.
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BTW, as of 9PM tonight (Sat) I switched the 10K Bulbs for 6K Bulbs! Love em!
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Hi guys new to the forum just want to find out if any of u guys got prob with the head lights after installing the HID kits ? mine r shining the light " both the left and right headlights "to the left even after i ajusted both headlights to the MAX far right so now the headlights r pointing to the right but the light is still shining to the left .......... any help ?? pls

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