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Old Jun 3, 2003 | 12:52 AM
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Default HID conversion kits - quality differences?

there seem to be a dozen or so different HID conversion kits on the market. There are great differences in price, even for kits that carry the same specifications with respect to light color, output and life expectancy. For example, I have found 4000k-5000k light color kits for H7 replacement for as low as $300 on e-bay, whereas a number of online retailers charge up to $600 for the same thing from a different manufacturer. Of course everyone claims to sell nothing but the highest quality. Can you help decide what to buy? Are there real-world differences, or would one just pay for better service and a better looking website when buying from the more expensive places?
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Old Jun 3, 2003 | 01:04 AM
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Philips are the best...
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Old Jun 3, 2003 | 01:17 AM
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philips = Hella. just rebranded.
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Old Jun 3, 2003 | 01:19 AM
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Yep but the Ballasts are still labelled Philips...I think...
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Old Jun 3, 2003 | 06:19 AM
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Default a lot of people think the hids from SPP are really nice...

i personally have the MisterJungs, and i couldnt be happier. so basically its up to you :-D
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Old Jun 3, 2003 | 07:04 AM
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SPP kits are great b/c they are plug and play (no wiring needed)
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Default Warranty is usually a statement of quality and ...

Find what others are running and their results.

I ahve been using the same kit for well over a year now although I did just swap from 8000k to 6000k bulbs ! Total plug and play install taking no more than an hour for the most mechanically illeterate !<ul><li><a href="http://www.fusionracing.net/HID">HID link</a></li></ul>
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