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Aftermarket HID Conversion Kits & required setting XENON=PRESENT thread

     
Old Jun 8, 2012 | 08:51 PM
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Even if the stealer would set the parameter, it would probably be a lot cheaper at an indy.
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Old Jun 8, 2012 | 11:35 PM
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I will say it has been awhile since I visited family in Carry NC. That said I just took off as much time as I can get away with for a few months but could detour over there on my way to Atlanta.
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Any current updates on what is the best HID kit to buy for 2005 C230?
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Old Dec 31, 2018 | 12:32 AM
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Any current updates on what is the best HID kit to buy for 2005 C230?
vvme 35w h7 kit with 5k bulbs is the best....
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Any current updates on what is the best HID kit to buy for 2005 C230?
The best of the best is MTEC, but you're paying a pretty penny for an authentic kit ($3-400). I say authentic because there are plenty of counterfeit out there. Morimoto we carry are best balance between engineering, quality, performance, and value. Not the cheapest, but fair for what you're getting.
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Anyone have the instructions to take to the dealer to set the computer to xenon lights present?
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If you use a 55w hid kit the car won't be able to tell the difference between halogen and HID and you won't need to code anything.
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If you use a 55w hid kit the car won't be able to tell the difference between halogen and HID and you won't need to code anything.
Thanks for that, but I got factory HID headlight assembly's.
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