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Old Jan 12, 2003 | 01:01 PM
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GD: 4500 and 5500K Catz HID Kits

OK, it has begun.

Starts today and ends 1/31

Kits: Any kit at http://www.liteswap.com

Discount: $60

Stock: All kits in stock and shipping

Coupon Code: "maxima-org"

Misc. Info: Bulbs molded to base, not glued like other kits out there. Only true high/low kit that uses a solenoid to move the bulb and not a shield to ensure proper beam pattern.
Old Jan 13, 2003 | 01:51 AM
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Re: GD: 4500 and 5500K Catz HID Kits

Cats sucks, one of my friend got their kit for his accord and the one bulb burned out after 2.5 months. The other one burned out aftere 6 months.
Old Jan 13, 2003 | 04:42 AM
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Are you sure it was a HID kit and not the Zeta system?

These bulbs are rated and should not go bad unless he touched the bulbs during install or something
Old Jan 13, 2003 | 08:29 PM
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Also a buyer beware, I have had some problems with Hella K2 HID system from www.hidfactory.com

They are helpful in replacing the bulbs, but they burn out all to easy and you pay more in shipping then you would if you just bought a different system.
Old Jan 13, 2003 | 09:28 PM
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Nick,

Keep in mind that is not a "Hella Kit". Hella does not make a kit, they just supply the ballast and the vendor names it as such.

A lot of kits out there mis-represent the ballast company so it is important you purchase a kit with a quality bulb.

There is no such thing as a "Philips Kit" or "Hella Kit". A more accurate term would be a "Philips-based or Hella-based Kit" w/ a cheap bulb w/ a base that is glued on. All Catz kits come with bases that are molded, not glued with a rating of 2000 hours (halogen is typically 400)
Old Jan 13, 2003 | 11:52 PM
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Cool, thanks for the info
Old Jan 15, 2003 | 01:46 PM
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Originally posted by magnetic1
Nick,

Keep in mind that is not a "Hella Kit". Hella does not make a kit, they just supply the ballast and the vendor names it as such.

A lot of kits out there mis-represent the ballast company so it is important you purchase a kit with a quality bulb.

There is no such thing as a "Philips Kit" or "Hella Kit". A more accurate term would be a "Philips-based or Hella-based Kit" w/ a cheap bulb w/ a base that is glued on. All Catz kits come with bases that are molded, not glued with a rating of 2000 hours (halogen is typically 400)
This looks like the kit to get. Any feedback on this vendor? I've never heard of them, and I'd like some credability before plopping down $600 on light bulbs
Old Jan 15, 2003 | 02:01 PM
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They are an authorized dealer from Catz. My guess is Catz wouldn't just authorize any joe schmoe on the street
Old Jan 15, 2003 | 02:02 PM
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Any pictures of this kit in action on a Maxima?
Old Jan 15, 2003 | 05:46 PM
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I don't see a listing for 9004 let alone hi/lo
Old Jan 16, 2003 | 02:39 PM
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Close to $600 for 5500k kits??

If hi/low is that important to have, don't go for HID.

If HID is essential, go for the Hanabi
Old Jan 16, 2003 | 02:41 PM
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Old Jan 16, 2003 | 03:24 PM
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Catz doesn't make one for 9004. Otherwise I would have started a group deal for them a long time ago. My friend is a Catz dealer. I'm still waiting on MIT brand HIDs. Friend says MIT doesn't warranty their stuff and he's not sure if he wants to carry it.

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I don't see a listing for 9004 let alone hi/lo
Old Jan 17, 2003 | 01:00 PM
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i almost got the kit too, but decided not too after reviews.
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