Are all xenon bulbs the same?
03-05-2002, 04:20 AM
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Are all xenon bulbs the same?
I have the Panasonic HID kit for my car. Now, I like the color that the Acura CL-S has. Couldn't I just buy the bulb to get the same look/color? Or do different companies have different connections and wattage ratings?
03-05-2002, 05:38 AM
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I've been wondering the same thing myself. I think most HID bulbs must burn the same. The connections to the burners might be different, Radio Shack can take car of that problem. I have the Hanabi kit, the burners have most of the wattage ect. printed on them. Why don't you take a look at your Panasonic kit and I'll take a peak at mine. Post the info here and compair. That will tell us if they are interchangable.
03-06-2002, 01:23 AM
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Originally posted by yo_its_ok
Don't confuse OE HID Burners(bulbs) w/ Aftermarket Retrofit HID Burners.
OE Burners have a standard base that is circular.
(D2S D2R)
Aftermarket retrofits come in so many different configurations, that the new generation have injection molded bases so they fit in a halogen housing. (P132d)
As for connectors and such, simple wire splicing and properly sealing connectors will do just fine to exchange different connectors among retrofit HID kits.
Another scenario is an HID retrofit kit w/ Metal Locking Rings on a OE Burner...those are mostly available for certain applications in the Retrofit market.(D2S D2R)
Don't confuse OE HID Burners(bulbs) w/ Aftermarket Retrofit HID Burners.
OE Burners have a standard base that is circular.
(D2S D2R)
Aftermarket retrofits come in so many different configurations, that the new generation have injection molded bases so they fit in a halogen housing. (P132d)
As for connectors and such, simple wire splicing and properly sealing connectors will do just fine to exchange different connectors among retrofit HID kits.
Another scenario is an HID retrofit kit w/ Metal Locking Rings on a OE Burner...those are mostly available for certain applications in the Retrofit market.(D2S D2R)
03-06-2002, 03:56 PM
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Originally posted by yo_its_ok
Can you show some pictures ?
I'm assuming the Kit is D2R or D2S ?
The H4 rings are available for $45/pr.
-Peace
Can you show some pictures ?
I'm assuming the Kit is D2R or D2S ?
The H4 rings are available for $45/pr.
-Peace
03-06-2002, 11:12 PM
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Originally posted by yo_its_ok
Then a custom H4 rings w/ shield have to be constructed.
Give me a week to get an idea.
Then a custom H4 rings w/ shield have to be constructed.
Give me a week to get an idea.
Let me know if you think I can use any other bulbs.
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