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Old Nov 18, 2008 | 02:40 AM
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Default JDM Black headlights + HIDs?

I know that HID bulbs are slightly larger than halogen bulbs and they burn hotter. Do any of you know where I can purchase the JDM black headlights for my car that will fit the HIDs and stand the heat output of the bulbs?
 
Old Nov 18, 2008 | 06:11 AM
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ebay/forums are your bets bet to find the blackhoused headlights, and either those or your stock ones will work with HIDs fine.
 
Old Nov 18, 2008 | 07:45 AM
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stock halogen = 55W
standard HID = 35W

Which do you think makes more heat?
 
Old Nov 18, 2008 | 07:51 AM
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Im about to order my B/housing as soon as i get paid... Found some on ebay for 75/14 shipping.
 
Old Nov 18, 2008 | 10:19 AM
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DIY blackhousing is far superior to anything you can buy. The light output supposedly sucks on the ebay blackhoused lights.

And yes, HID don't burn "hotter"
 
Old Nov 18, 2008 | 10:21 AM
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I would of course rather a black housing,with a retrofit..
 
Old Nov 18, 2008 | 09:33 PM
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I like the idea of a new headlight as opposed to my yellow fogged headlights.
 
Old Nov 18, 2008 | 10:11 PM
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Clean them and sell them..Quick money
 
Old Nov 18, 2008 | 10:12 PM
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Or you could just clean them and use them.
 
Old Nov 18, 2008 | 10:14 PM
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^yeah that too. But the bloke pretty much has his mind made up to get the B/housing
 



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