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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 12:07 PM
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Guys with HID headlights check in..

I ordered my kit from DDM tuning, should be here this week. My question is: Is there a way to keep the headligts from flashing when you lock the doors? I think even when i lock them from inside before i shut the door, the headlights flash when i close the door.Is there a way to keep this from happening? Won't that cause premature wear on the HIDs from turning off and on real quick before they warm up?

Anyone? Thanks!
 
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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 12:42 PM
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Im still have my first set of hids in my truck (almost 2 years old) and ive never had any problems with mine. I have no idea what brand they are...
 
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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 10:47 PM
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Yeah, it's such a short pulse, it doesn't really cause havoc on the actual lights, just might decrease the life of the bulbs/ballasts a bit.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2010 | 09:15 AM
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Ok, cool. Thanks guys! I was just making sure i wasn't going to be wrecking havoc with my new lights...
 
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Old Aug 11, 2010 | 08:08 PM
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What are the best headlights to go along with HID's?? I have been conteplating to go with IPCW headlights.. any advice? Thank you
 
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Old Aug 11, 2010 | 11:06 PM
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Keep us updated on the install...
 
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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 05:27 AM
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How to thread on disabling perimeter lighting.
 
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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 12:47 PM
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What are the best headlights to go along with HID's?? I have been conteplating to go with IPCW headlights.. any advice? Thank you
I have factory Lighting heads.. they have a diffuser that the actual bulb sits behind. I hope this will reduce the glare i cast upon unsuspecting drivers.. if it's too bad, i guess i'll take them out. Going to tackle it this weekend.
 
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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 01:33 PM
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Lightning headlights no doubt.
 
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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 01:36 PM
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I heard about HID's melting the headlight housing, that's why I'm asking wut are some good headlights that wont melt.. Thanks
 
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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 01:37 PM
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Lightning headlights no doubt.
The ones from the Ford Lightning???
 
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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 01:40 PM
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Yeah. Replicas are fine.
 
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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 01:44 PM
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Yeah. Replicas are fine.

Thanks bro! Which HID kit do you have?
 
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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 04:23 PM
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Retro Solutions 55w 8k. Best mod for the money you can do on your truck.




 
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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 04:30 PM
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i don't understand if people worry about them dying out.. just buy another pair? I mean i got 5000k hids cause they're white but i run mine all the time all day long with the foglights on (also have hids in those) i dont care if they burn out, i'll just get another pair
 
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