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Old Mar 6, 2011 | 11:28 AM
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HID Question

In the car manuel it says that the Fog light bulbs are 55w. Does that mean that I must get a 55w HID kit or I could go with 35w. I had a 35w kit laying around the house from my other car and I hooked it up and it worked until I used my high beams once and there went the ballast. Maybe the car stock wattage was higher and smoked the ballast? I dont know??
Old Mar 6, 2011 | 11:48 AM
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55W is a rating for the Halogen bulb. I don't personally recommend 55W HIDs in any stock housing because they get too hot. Stick to the 35W Hids.
Old Mar 6, 2011 | 12:30 PM
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55W HIDs in fogs will probably melt the reflectors so keep it down to 35W.
Old Mar 7, 2011 | 01:25 PM
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thanks, I ordered another 35w kit and will try again.
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