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Originally Posted by KnightRyderx2
This is just a little FIY for everyone. This is not discredit any company selling these kits, cuz Im buying an HID kit like this if not this one. If this kit does not get its power directly from the battery then it is highly recommened that you rewire so it does this and uses the stock harness just for a on/off switch. The reason for the rewire is because on start up HIDs draw more current then stock hologens. On start up HIDs pull almost 2 times the wattage, 85 watts, and almost 3 times the amperage, 12-15 amps, as stock halogens. After the ballast warms up and everything then it goes down to it rated 35 watts and 3 to 4 amps. Sure the start up is only for a couple seconds but thats why it doesnt happen right away and takes a while. But if leave it like this it will eventually burn up the stock harness and cuz a seriously crappy wiring situation for your car. This has happened to a couple guys I know in the states with eclipses it took them about 3 months and it was over, the whole wiring harness was one big burnt pile of wires all fused together. It was not with this kit just to let you know. This is not to deture you away from buying these kits, these are great kits and if done right they will last you the life of your car. The rewiring kits can be bought for a few bucks on alot of websites and on ebay for only a few bucks. Also like this HId kits they are plug and play and come with all the wire, relays, and fues that you need. Maybe even XenithXenons sells the rewire kits. For you DIY guys there is also websites with tutorials on how to make the wire for it. Just a little heads up for anyone for anyone wanting to get these types of kits.
I am personally buying an HID kit just like this one for my Evo 3 but will be rewiring it just like how I said. Im sure XenithXenons can shed a little more light on this but as I said before this is in no way to discredit there rep and deture people from buying these kits.
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Hi,
Thanks for the info, of course it is greatly appreciated and we understand that you want to inform your fellow Zilvia members about certain situations with HID kits, no problem!
Our H4 Bi-xenon kits come with wiring harnesses with relays and all that good stuff to draw power directly from the battery. Our other setups do not come with relays or separate wiring harnesses but we've never had a problem but that doesn't mean it can't be a problem, but like I've said I've never encountered this problem before actually. If you wish to feel more secure, by all means you can make a wiring harness for $2 but in those 2 seconds of warming up, I honestly do not feel that it would cause enough damage to the point of melting all of your wiring into a giant clump.
Again, this is only because I've never EVER seen that happen to a customer of mine. Maybe it happened and they didn't inform me, or maybe it's only with other kits. Either way, this problem has been talked about since HIDs first became popular so there is definitely a problem surrounding the issue. In my opinion, better safe than sorry
Thanks!!
Best,
George
PS: If you guys have any questions, feel free to PM, e-mail, or call me! I'll answer them to the best of my abilities.
