5000k HID lights in Winter Gray Prius IV

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  1. rstark18

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    FYI WARNING
    Do not buy hid kits from HID-SIN.com or XenonEmpire.com (same companies). I had a problem with my lights and they will not respond to my emails for warranty repair. I filed a complaint with the BBB. I also filed a complaint with PayPal but they say they only handle complaints on the purchase not the warranty of it. I have the registrant address and phone number for the website. Any suggestions for recourse.
     
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    Hey, great job! I usually discourage aftermarket HIDs but these obviously have the good cut-off and I can tell by the videos that it is not going to glare or blind oncoming drivers. Great job!!!
     
    #122 brad_rules_man, Dec 14, 2009
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    Do you know what is the size of the blub for low and high beam? I'm thinking to get low and high at the same time.
     
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  4. rstark18

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    The lows are H11 the Highs are HB3/9005
    I would NOT suggest going HID on the high beams because hot re-striking (flashing your high beams) will wear out the bulbs rather quickly and they are not too cheap to replace.
     
    #124 rstark18, Dec 18, 2009
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    Just an update. I removed the kit from HID-SIN.com (XenonEmpire.com) and replace it with a kit from KBCarstuff.com. WHat a difference in kits. The light is much more even no blue halo around the edges.
     
    #125 rstark18, Dec 22, 2009
  6. Tideland Prius

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    KBcarstuff.. that's XenonDepot?
     
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    Yes it is but XenonDepot redirects you to KBcarstuff so I put in the direct link.
     
    #127 rstark18, Dec 22, 2009
  8. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Riight... they got bought out a few years ago was it?? or a merger?
     
    #128 Tideland Prius, Dec 24, 2009
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    Ok. I just got my replacement bulb for my HIDEXTRA.COM KIT.

    For some reason. When I turn the headlight on, HID turns on for a second and then turns off.

    Any thoughts?
     
    #129 justadailydriver, Dec 28, 2009
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    I had the same problem. Ask for the relay harness, and it'll work perfectly.
     
    #130 808_prius, Dec 29, 2009
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    Anyone know the size of the bolt within the fuse box?
     
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    What brand HID's did you order from Mobilehid?
    I went to the web site and they are not offering auto HID's anymore?
     
    #132 ajc, Feb 10, 2010
  13. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Yup, they're not =(. I still have mine in the box lol. Waiting to install it this summer.

    You can try XenonDepot. I've heard good things about them (check ClubLexus for reviews)
     
    #133 Tideland Prius, Feb 10, 2010
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    XenonDepot = KBCarstuff.com After getting screwed from xenonempire.com (aka HID-SIN.com) I talked with Steve at KBCarstuff and decided on trying a "quality" HID kit. The whole thing including shipping was just shy of $200. What a difference between the two kits. I couldn't be happier with the KBCarstuff kit (Xtreme Digital Kit).
     
    #134 rstark18, Feb 11, 2010
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    A Kit?..... you mean with a whole new ballast too?

    If I was going to that much trouble, I would entertain the idea of 50W instead of 35.... just be sure they are aimed right!
     
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    Does the bumper have to come off the install a HID kit for the low beam?
     
    #136 ajc, Feb 11, 2010
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    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    No. Bulbs are accessible from under the hood (except fogs)
     
    #137 Tideland Prius, Feb 12, 2010
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    After my 6K HID installed, I like to share with you guys a bit.

    The kit I bought the 6K is super super white hints no blue, not even tiny blue, at all whatsoever. Compare to my other Mercedes has a factory Xenon, it might even brighter and sure whiter then that. The bottom line is whoever going to install HID kit later on, please make sure check with the manufacture and don't just assume 6K+ is going to be a bit blue or 5K- is going to be pure white. I personal prefer super white since it looks a real stock HID/LED.
     
    #138 hlkc, Feb 19, 2010
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    Where did you purchase the kit from and did you install the Relay Harness?
     
    #139 ajc, Feb 19, 2010
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    I bought it from HIDExtra. Again, their 6K is absolutely 101% white, not even 0.01% blue; compare to others 6K has some tiny blue. Don't worry about the price and I was so worry that, is it going to work since it is so cheap. But there is a long thread in ClubLexus forum about this kit and nothing but good about this kit. No relay harness just plug and play with your OEM harness.
     
    #140 hlkc, Feb 19, 2010
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