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2RotorMotor · 03-22-2006, 09:49 AM

If the hids use 9-12v power and only 35w (which is less than basically any halogen bulb) then there is no reason to use a relay. AND BTW, if you ordered the right size for your car and the bulbs dont fit, then theres a problem. There should be no need to drill anything. I have done many installs and never should you drill anything into the housing. I have even done installs using oem hid's from other cars, and you just need the adaptor ring, which they sell at most performance shops, and silicon(sp?) it on the bulb. Wiring is easy. You should only use a relay when you are installing as an extra accessory. The is no need for a relay when using them as replacements to stock headlights.

03-22-2006, 09:49 AM	#23 (permalink)
2RotorMotor Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2,059	If the hids use 9-12v power and only 35w (which is less than basically any halogen bulb) then there is no reason to use a relay. AND BTW, if you ordered the right size for your car and the bulbs dont fit, then theres a problem. There should be no need to drill anything. I have done many installs and never should you drill anything into the housing. I have even done installs using oem hid's from other cars, and you just need the adaptor ring, which they sell at most performance shops, and silicon(sp?) it on the bulb. Wiring is easy. You should only use a relay when you are installing as an extra accessory. The is no need for a relay when using them as replacements to stock headlights.