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Old 10-05-2008, 03:15 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Where to get a quality HID kit?

As the title states, I am looking for some direction on where I can pick up a quality HID kit? I don't want to get into the debate of quality, etc...I just want a brand name kit (i.e. Philips, etc.). I am looking to pick up 2 kits, one for my headlights, and one for the OEM foglights on my car. Any tips? Any and all help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

And if I am not mistaken, the high/low-beam headlamp bulbs are H7's, and the foglight bulbs are H11's.

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Old 10-05-2008, 05:37 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Shane, this does not fit your name brand name criterion, but the install seems to be easy enough and the OP is happy with the lights:

Smart 451 (H7) H.I.D Installation- Step by Step instructions with pictures
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Shane, this does not fit your name brand name criterion, but the install seems to be easy enough and the OP is happy with the lights:

Smart 451 (H7) H.I.D Installation- Step by Step instructions with pictures
jwight,

Thanks for your thoughts. That post is exactly why I brought up the debate & name brand comment. LOL

I have had cheap HID kits (such as the one from eBay) that have failed, so I would prefer to avoid such kits. I have also owned a ton of cars where I fitted Philips/OEM quality kits and have never had any issues. Hopefully someone can steer me in the right direction, but I haven't seen anything fitted like what I describe as of yet.
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OK, how about this? Philips Xenon-HID Kits
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I got mine from xtralights.com and have had no problems and they come with a warranty. Great product

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There is a guy in California that got some Brabus headlights and installed on his car. I don't know where he picked them up from but they look real good.

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There is a guy in California that got some Brabus headlights and installed on his car. I don't know where he picked them up from but they look real good.

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The Brabus headlights come with HID's?

That would be my next mod if they do.
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The Brabus headlights come with HID's?

That would be my next mod if they do.
I agree 100%..... If Brabus headlights are HID I'll be going that route for sure!!!.... Anyone/vendors know if they are or not?

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They are not, the kit they used is a standard drop in conversion sold in many places.

I can get you H7 HID kits for a reasonable cost, if interested either PM or email me.
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the best are german hid kits

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