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doubledouble
06-17-2011, 03:07 PM
Did a search, didn't fine much.

So one of my headlights went out, not sure what happen with either the bulb or the ballast box.

I recently purchased the car, not sure where the orig. owner picked these up. Where can I get a new replacement? I'm sure I can figure out how to replace said bulbs but if there is any DIY instructions out there that'd be great.

I PM'd a couple of members but I wanted to open it up to the forum incase some else has something great to contribute and learn from.

TIA.
Sucka
06-17-2011, 04:17 PM
Pm'd you! Always willing to help out a local member.
NEO_FOLLOWER2
06-18-2011, 01:49 PM
well the easiest way to test the bulb would to put that bulb that went out
onto the side that still works
vice versa

standard troubleshooting
doubledouble
06-19-2011, 12:11 PM
PM replied.

Thanks. :thumbsup:

@neo, I think I'm just going to replace the whole kit and go with a different temp set-up. Maybe 5k.
NEO_FOLLOWER2
06-19-2011, 09:22 PM
PM replied.

Thanks. :thumbsup:

@neo, I think I'm just going to replace the whole kit and go with a different temp set-up. Maybe 5k.

good choice 4-5k is a classy hid color

8k makes you look like an 16 year old who bought a cheap hid kit lol
jed_averill
06-19-2011, 09:31 PM
I have 8ks from DDM but they don't hint a blue at all, if any, then I must be blind.
doubledouble
08-13-2011, 01:28 AM
I have 8ks from DDM but they don't hint a blue at all, if any, then I must be blind.


The 8k don't seem blue . . . until you get 5ks.
jed_averill
08-13-2011, 11:32 AM
I thought going higher would hint more blue. Why 5k? doesn't that go closer to yellow?
doubledouble
08-13-2011, 03:40 PM
I thought going higher would hint more blue. Why 5k? doesn't that go closer to yellow?


5k is pure white light.
apexracing
08-14-2011, 07:53 AM
as the kelvin scale gets higher up to about 4500k the light output will be greater but as it passes 4500k and up it starts to decrease its light output.
jed_averill
08-14-2011, 01:29 PM
Might try out 4500k but they're like $35 (Hi/Lows) for the bulbs replacement.
bearcat91
08-14-2011, 01:43 PM
Recently my driver side went out...not the bulb (switched em and same prob) is it possible to buy just a replacement ballast box? And if so is it safe to have diff brand ballasts?
apexracing
08-15-2011, 09:18 PM
Recently my driver side went out...not the bulb (switched em and same prob) is it possible to buy just a replacement ballast box? And if so is it safe to have diff brand ballasts?

xenith xenons sells ballasts.