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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 05:12 PM
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Ok, it all makes sense now. If you are using a 55 watt setup, it has the same draw as the original halogen lights so there is no change in the current consumption, so the vehicle's electrical system won't notice the different lighting system.

But, because the lights are so much brighter (and glaring) to oncoming traffic, you will raise the chance of getting pulled over by The Man for a non-stock lighting system.

As for K71000, to avoid scratches on the top of your bumper, place blue masking tape on top of it to protect it.
 

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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by ousig2408
50 watt HID bulbs? I thought most were 35 watt???
Most are. But, you can get 50w set-up, generally more expensive but twice as bright as the 35w and they don't last as long. But the upside is if you're blind like me, you will appreciate the sheer volume of bright light given you don't go over 6000K.
 
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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Thatmarkguy
Ok, it all makes sense now. If you are using a 55 watt setup, it has the same draw as the original halogen lights so there is no change in the current consumption, so the vehicle's electrical system notice the different lighting system.

But, because the lights are so much brighter (and glaring) to oncoming traffic, you will raise the chance of getting pulled over by The Man for a non-stock lighting system.

As for K71000, to avoid scratches on the top of your bumper, place blue masking tape on top of it to protect it.
I just thought of it now............fiack!!!! I so should of masked it!
 
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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 07:05 PM
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i've got 35 watt hid's, no cancelers. My ballasts are digital DDM Slim's, maybe they are built in? but ya the light output is definitely worth the effort.
 
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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 07:13 PM
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most bulbs are 35 watts... but the ballast require watts additional power also...

so the system is 50 watts total not just the bulbs..
 
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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by cpelton
i've got 35 watt hid's, no cancelers. My ballasts are digital DDM Slim's, maybe they are built in? but ya the light output is definitely worth the effort.
Mine are analogue, maybe that;s why id don't work.
 
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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Doc Fluty
most bulbs are 35 watts... but the ballast require watts additional power also...

so the system is 50 watts total not just the bulbs..
Correct!
 
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