**Projector Retrofit Questions**
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Are these two basically the same? I'm trying to compare prices, instillation, etc...
Light Werkz Complete FXR Bixenon Projector Retrofit Kit Stage 1
http://shop.lightwerkz.net/product_i...products_id=56
The Retrofit Source Bi-xenon FX-R Stage III Kit
http://www.theretrofitsource.com/pro...ac90l5mh4vqbqf
Light Werkz Complete FXR Bixenon Projector Retrofit Kit Stage 1
http://shop.lightwerkz.net/product_i...products_id=56
The Retrofit Source Bi-xenon FX-R Stage III Kit
http://www.theretrofitsource.com/pro...ac90l5mh4vqbqf
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So they are the same?
I'm going to sound like an idiot I know but...what are the ballasts? And I think there is a selection to choose from when picking the kit.
Thanks for the help.
I know one thing...the cheaper I can get everything the sooner and more likely the parents will let me do this! Fingers crossed...by or for Christmas!
I'm going to sound like an idiot I know but...what are the ballasts? And I think there is a selection to choose from when picking the kit.
Thanks for the help.
I know one thing...the cheaper I can get everything the sooner and more likely the parents will let me do this! Fingers crossed...by or for Christmas!
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Joined: Apr 2009
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From: In the fast lane from LA to Tokyo...
So they are the same?
I'm going to sound like an idiot I know but...what are the ballasts? And I think there is a selection to choose from when picking the kit.
Thanks for the help.
I know one thing...the cheaper I can get everything the sooner and more likely the parents will let me do this! Fingers crossed...by or for Christmas!
I'm going to sound like an idiot I know but...what are the ballasts? And I think there is a selection to choose from when picking the kit.
Thanks for the help.
I know one thing...the cheaper I can get everything the sooner and more likely the parents will let me do this! Fingers crossed...by or for Christmas!
TRS is the place that sells the kits. Lightwerks is a company that installs them.
Ballasts are the ignitors. They change the voltage from low DC to high AC to create the initial reaction in the arc chamber of the bulb.
Ballasts are the ignitors. They change the voltage from low DC to high AC to create the initial reaction in the arc chamber of the bulb.
Last edited by Raptor05121; Aug 17, 2011 at 12:01 PM.
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55W will be about 15-20% brighter. They will also have more color wash (55W 5000K will be yellower than 35W 5000K). Bulb life is reduced by a couple hundred hours, and they produce more heat (not an issue for large housings). IMHO, you should go with 5000K, it matches the white paint perfectly.
5000K drivers side, 4300K pax side
5000K drivers side, 4300K pax side
my corner lights are supposedly 5000K. The drivers side is FIFTY watts (50W) 5000K and the passenger side is 50W 4300K. Of course if you actually measured output, 50W Morimoto ballasts only put out about 42-46W