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Old Oct 2, 2000 | 08:16 PM
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Hey!

Has anyone tried to convert their 99.5+ halogens to HID using the Philips kit?

There is a group buy that will bring the price down to $550. I think I might give it a shot.
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Old Oct 2, 2000 | 09:28 PM
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Where's the group buy?
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Old Oct 2, 2000 | 09:40 PM
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Default Here's the link.

<ul><li><a href="http://www.lighting.philips.com/forum/forum_6/messages/14209.shtml">http://www.lighting.philips.com/forum/forum_6/messages/14209.shtml</a</li></ul>
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Old Oct 2, 2000 | 09:59 PM
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aren't those lights for acura???
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Old Oct 2, 2000 | 10:57 PM
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They will work for just about any car.
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Old Oct 2, 2000 | 11:23 PM
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I'm going for it as long as it will fit. you sure it will work? I'm excited about getting some HIDs
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Old Oct 3, 2000 | 04:26 AM
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Aren't you guys worried about the light not focusing properly with the halogen housings??
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Old Oct 3, 2000 | 05:13 AM
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99.5 and up Non-Xenon has the same housing as Xenon. They are both projector headlight housing.
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Default No. They are NOT the same...

The xenon enclosure has a different geometry and lense focus. I had the xenon enclosures put in my car by mistake after an accident. I couldnt see more than 5 feet in front of me.

I still have the xenon enclosures for sale. I am asking $450 for the pair. New they cost $675.

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WJM, is right. They are projectors, but they do not focus the same!!! Be careful with retrofit kits!
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