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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 06:29 PM
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Hey Fellas,

Quick question about HIDs on my Z. I hate the bulbs that are on the car right now. I dont think that they are bright at all. I would love to upgrade to 06+ headlights but I dont have $1200 beans to spare right now. (Thanks Christmas). I know that they are D2R bulbs and I'm pretty sure that they are 35w (correct me if Im wrong). Is it possible to just swap them with 5000k bulbs? Also, if I bump up to a 55w bulb will the stock ballast need to be replaced as well? Sorry if these are stupid questions and I appreciate your response. Thanks guys.

Merry X-Mas!
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Originally Posted by zrdude13
Hey Fellas,

Quick question about HIDs on my Z. I hate the bulbs that are on the car right now. I dont think that they are bright at all. I would love to upgrade to 06+ headlights but I dont have $1200 beans to spare right now. (Thanks Christmas). I know that they are D2R bulbs and I'm pretty sure that they are 35w (correct me if Im wrong). Is it possible to just swap them with 5000k bulbs? Also, if I bump up to a 55w bulb will the stock ballast need to be replaced as well? Sorry if these are stupid questions and I appreciate your response. Thanks guys.

Merry X-Mas!
Is it possible to just swap them with 5000k bulbs?
Yes

Also, if I bump up to a 55w bulb will the stock ballast need to be replaced as well?
Yes, or you will be defeating the purpose of running 55W bulbs by using a 35W ballast.
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Perfect. Thanks...
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