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read a few posts regarding heat of HID bulbs as well on light housing and bulb temps...I believe eas took a pic comparison of LED, Halogen, and HID bulbs on while connected to a temp gauge and showed HID bulbs were the same (one vendor claimed cooler) than the OEM halogens.....IMO, as long as the ballasts and relays/resistors are properly spec'd and wired, there should be no problem running HID's....
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Awesome discussion--this is exactly what I am looking for. Looks like 3 "levels" of mods--PNP bulbs (dim but cheap and easy); brabus HIDs with mild to moderate modification and wire running(I saw the DIY), and the ORIONs v2 with highest mod level (likely not DIYable) but the brightest.
Since I am only looking for a color change and do not expect to drive with only angel eyes night, I may go with the PNP Genesis bulbs--anyone disagree?
Since I am only looking for a color change and do not expect to drive with only angel eyes night, I may go with the PNP Genesis bulbs--anyone disagree?
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have not used genesis PNP bulbs, but myself a good number of members have experience with GP Thunder Bulbs...best bang for your buck tho IMO (~$20)....(pics are in my gallery for GP Thunder Bulbs, pics can be deceiving as well as different angles and lighting conditions effect how the brightness comes out in the pics....)
GL with your decision...
GL with your decision...
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Awesome discussion--this is exactly what I am looking for. Looks like 3 "levels" of mods--PNP bulbs (dim but cheap and easy); brabus HIDs with mild to moderate modification and wire running(I saw the DIY), and the ORIONs v2 with highest mod level (likely not DIYable) but the brightest.
Since I am only looking for a color change and do not expect to drive with only angel eyes night, I may go with the PNP Genesis bulbs--anyone disagree?
Since I am only looking for a color change and do not expect to drive with only angel eyes night, I may go with the PNP Genesis bulbs--anyone disagree?
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