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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 12:14 AM
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Unhappy HID headlight conversions

sounds gay but where would i start
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 10:46 PM
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 10:49 PM
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^^ Rofl !!!!!
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 10:57 PM
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FWIW, I got this kit http://www.therpmstore.com/product_i...products_id=38

It was a PITA to install, as most aftermarket kits probably would be (had to modify the bulb "seats" that come with the kit to make them work with the bulbs that come with the kit = stupid). It's been installed for about 3 months and so far so good... I ordered 4k but the bulbs I got look more like 6-7k..
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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 11:02 PM
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lol thanks. i feel like a dumb ***
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Old May 1, 2008 | 05:39 PM
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Not worth it, imo. Get the best bulbs you can for the halogen units. Look around the web for OSRAM Silverstar (not Sylvania version).
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Old May 1, 2008 | 08:35 PM
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i have the stock HID bulbs for sale, you would just need to purchase the balast from either mazda or another owner.
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Old May 1, 2008 | 09:10 PM
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^ the stock HID bulbs are not compatible with the stock halogen headlights...
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Old May 3, 2008 | 04:19 PM
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The easiest way is to do what I did: buy the entire HID housings from eBay. You'll have to splice the wiring, but other than that its a simple swap. You also need to make sure you aim them properly because you won't be able to use the auto-leveler.
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