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Old 08-01-2007, 09:54 AM   #321 (permalink)
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So chances are probably that I'm down a ballast... Dammit, I don't want to tear up both wheel wells again!
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any actual wall shots from 25 ft away?
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Old 08-01-2007, 08:42 PM   #323 (permalink)
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Old 08-01-2007, 09:15 PM   #324 (permalink)
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any actual wall shots from 25 ft away?
For those that don't want to go back to page 1 or 2 to see the picture, here it is yet again.

2007 Honda Civic 4-door, HID 9006 kit, stock reflector lens, 25 ft. Color corrected image for 6000K lamp.

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Old 08-03-2007, 12:04 AM   #325 (permalink)
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I just received my replacement ballasts tonight. They were supposed to come yesterday, but UPS goofed. The dude has excellent customer service. Overnight shipping from China. Any who, here's some shots of the 6,000 kit:





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Old 08-03-2007, 02:33 PM   #326 (permalink)
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Ordered mine today Hope its the ballerific lights that I always dreamed of hah
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Old 08-04-2007, 11:12 AM   #327 (permalink)
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anybody having issues with the drl's with this kit?
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Old 08-04-2007, 11:21 AM   #328 (permalink)
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anybody having issues with the drl's with this kit?
These only go into your low beams. Your DRLs are separate. You can buy a 9005 high beam kit, but I personally think that serves no function and a waste of money.
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Old 08-04-2007, 11:41 AM   #329 (permalink)
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well, after putting this kit on, i don't have drl's or high beams. i followed the instructions, and did not even mess with anything to do with the high's. the only thing i did differently, and before i had read this post, was hook up the relay harness.
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Old 08-04-2007, 01:31 PM   #330 (permalink)
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Perhaps you can disassemble your kit and see if your high beams are still functional? Also, check your fuses.
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great job man. I just bought the 4300k kit from the same guy you did. I will do exactly as you did in your DIY. Thanks so much man. +1
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Old 08-04-2007, 07:16 PM   #332 (permalink)
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when i installed my ballasts i found that when u take out the bumper and headlights there is a "pocket" of sheet metal extending back behind the headlights. this was a perfect place to install the ballasts. far away form any wires/sensors and completey stealth.
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when i installed my ballasts i found that when u take out the bumper and headlights there is a "pocket" of sheet metal extending back behind the headlights. this was a perfect place to install the ballasts. far away form any wires/sensors and completey stealth.
pics!
dont mount them too low or else ull get water all over them
under the headlight is the best place
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Old 08-08-2007, 03:14 PM   #334 (permalink)
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I just installed the kit in my 07 FG. PERFECT! mounted the ballasts the same as orient did in his install. I didnt have any problems with fit that a long flat bladed screwdriver didnt fix in 5 seconds, And did not use the harness! After 20 mins of use, the headlights were slightly warm to the touch thats all. here is the difference... passenger side took 30 mins start to finish.
Here is a crappy cell phone pic but it is a huge difference. And also the cutoff is near perfect. No bright flashes yet!

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Old 08-15-2007, 11:34 PM   #335 (permalink)
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My experience with 's hids i bought...
1) hooked up directly to your OEM 9006 plug will result in flickering. That flickering will happen every minute and your lights will blink twice.
2) Such flickering will shortern the life of your ballasts
3) If your ballasts keep flickering, the result will be on a dead ballast within 3 months.
How to fix it, a relay harness: This will get rid of the flickering.

Let me ask you guys how many of you without the relay harness have experienced dead ballasts within 3 months?
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Anyone got pics of the 3200 k yellow bulbs...I am thinking bout getting them for some fogs
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Old 08-21-2007, 09:00 PM   #338 (permalink)
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Ordered mine today as an early birthday present...looking forward to getting them and seeing the world in a whole new light!!
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Old 08-23-2007, 12:09 AM   #339 (permalink)
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Awesome your writing. Best DIY.
How is the bulb and the ballast now?
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How is the bulb and the ballast now?
Brilliant! Excellent product! 10 months and working just fine.

My only comment would be that the product documentation for the HID kit should be re-written by someone that is fluent in American english.
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