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  1. 30th July 2010, 04:17 AM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by OffRoadRover View Post
    I'm not sure how the 55w is but I know the 35w gets real hot after a while.
    Eh ???????

    You've got to be kidding me.

    One of the advantages of HID is how much cooler they are than conventional halogen globes. It's part of the reason why they last thousands of hours longer.

    There are many vehicles out there in which you have to be careful if you upgrade the halogen globes to higher than original wattage. Modern plastic lenses can in some cases be burnt, and some plastic formed reflectors can melt (I've personally had this happen in an XF Falcon). Using HID instead of higher power halogen globes virtually eliminates this problem - and produces a far superior light output.
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  2. 2nd August 2010, 08:25 PM #12
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    Well look what turned up on my doorstep today!!!!
    Delivered via Fedex free, genuine Philips H7 for $166.20!!!!
    Two months ago these were nearly $300!
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  3. 3rd August 2010, 10:03 PM #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by LOVEMYRANGIE View Post
    Well look what turned up on my doorstep today!!!!
    Delivered via Fedex free, genuine Philips H7 for $166.20!!!!
    Two months ago these were nearly $300!
    Would you mind telling where from?
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    Quote Originally Posted by John W View Post
    Would you mind telling where from?
    Search this on eBay!!

    PHILIPS H7 XENON HID 6000K PURE WHITE LIGHTS KIT

    On my iPhone ATM so can't pull the full URL.
    Seller is xenon.lv

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  5. 4th August 2010, 05:31 AM #15
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    I Qld Im pretty sure you need self levelling suspension to have them retrofitted at least as low beams.

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  6. 4th August 2010, 06:44 AM #16
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    Quote Originally Posted by ozscott View Post
    I Qld Im pretty sure you need self levelling suspension to have them retrofitted at least as low beams.

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  7. 4th August 2010, 07:14 AM #17
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    Quote Originally Posted by John W View Post
    Check
    I have the pov pack...

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  8. 4th August 2010, 07:20 AM #18
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    FYI Be aware when buying lens units ( semi sealed beams etc) from overseas.
    Left Hand Drive lens glass has a different diffuser/dip pattern ...and in OZ this will direct the light up and into the middle of the road rather than to the kerb.

    Ask the questions before you buy.

    That's why they make you stick black patches over parts of the H/L lens when you drive a UK car on the Continent /Europe.

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  9. 4th August 2010, 12:29 PM #19
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    I was just wondering if any one has just updated the globe by putting in a Philips X-treme power blub rather than the HID whole kit?? Just wanting to save some cash.....Also the D2 is a H4 blub isn't it??? cheers
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  10. 4th August 2010, 12:40 PM #20
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    Quote Originally Posted by justin.boyd View Post
    I was just wondering if any one has just updated the globe by putting in a Philips X-treme power blub rather than the HID whole kit?? Just wanting to save some cash.....Also the D2 is a H4 blub isn't it??? cheers
    Yes and yes.
    The difference is very noticable, but I'm not sure they are quite as bright as the HID.
    However, well worth the money and quick/easy to change.
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