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Old Oct 13, 2004 | 09:16 AM
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Default How often do you run HID lights?

These lights are so hot, I love to run them during the day. Whats the expected lifetime of them and how much do replacement bulbs costs?

Is it a bad idea to run them during the day?
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Old Oct 13, 2004 | 09:17 AM
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xenons supposed to last for life of car..

i turn them on all the time
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Old Oct 13, 2004 | 09:24 AM
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YAY!

I was RTFM and it scared me by telling me something about HID life.

Good to know!
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Old Oct 13, 2004 | 09:33 AM
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all the time
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Old Oct 13, 2004 | 09:46 AM
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Damn the car looks so good with the lights on too.
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Old Oct 13, 2004 | 09:56 AM
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What are some good companies, what are some good deals?? Spread the wealth!!

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Old Oct 13, 2004 | 10:09 AM
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I got used to turning them on , right after I start the car...
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Old Oct 13, 2004 | 10:11 AM
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So have I from my last car, and when I read the manual I got nervous, it started talking about bulb life, etc, and I had no clue what the life was or what I was doing to the bulbs. And no matter what every time I get in the car right after I buckle up I turn on the lights... both without even thinking..
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Old Oct 13, 2004 | 10:42 AM
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Originally posted by Sully
What are some good companies, what are some good deals?? Spread the wealth!!

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i can get you an OEM pair for a great price.
E-mail me jun.tanaka@gmail.com
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Old Oct 13, 2004 | 11:02 AM
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Originally posted by LBSOHK
I got used to turning them on , right after I start the car...
Yep, i did the same everytime i start the car
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Old Oct 13, 2004 | 11:45 AM
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They last a life time? I thought they have 2000 hr of usage so I only turn them on when its really dark.
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Old Oct 13, 2004 | 12:10 PM
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i have brightstar from importhookup

i dont think they sell them anymore, but the kit itself is awesome. If you look around im sure you can still get them from somewhere
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Old Oct 13, 2004 | 12:16 PM
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I just leave them on all the time. And when you turn the car off the lights go off automatically after five minutes.
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Old Oct 13, 2004 | 12:18 PM
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Originally posted by jor8888
They last a life time? I thought they have 2000 hr of usage so I only turn them on when its really dark.
You're right, they range from 2,000-3,000 hours depending on manufacturer.
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Old Oct 13, 2004 | 12:27 PM
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how much are they to replace (OEM?) approx?

Are we talking 25 bucks? 100 bucks?
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Old Oct 13, 2004 | 12:32 PM
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One bulb lists for $215.45, but it sells from this Nissan dealer for $161.59. It ain't cheap if you burn out your bulbs early. http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...03&catalogid=2
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Old Oct 13, 2004 | 12:34 PM
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OUCH!

Daytime lights.. off you go....

oh well..

thats why I asked!
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Old Oct 13, 2004 | 02:10 PM
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I have them on all the time. I feel naked without them
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Old Oct 13, 2004 | 06:27 PM
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i like that crisp white during the day. and yeah..125 is bout right
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Old Oct 13, 2004 | 06:33 PM
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never thought about leaving them on in the day. i'll try it then, it'll make my car more noticeable.
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