aznmode

Anyone from the bay area ever gone and bought any of these HID kits from these guys. I think they're located in Fremont, CA. Price doesn't seem so bad but I don't know how the quality is.


http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/pts/479797242.html

seagel1000

go to www.cqlight.ca

They are in Fremont,CA and are reputable (by me). I've had then on my mustang and barely put it on my C230 with no flickering. Make sure your mention in the comments box that you want the capacitors so it wont trip off your on-board computer.



btw, mines were 165 shipped.

1Lop2K5C

check out SonicMS, they should them for you. I have had mine on two mercedes without a problem.

aznmode

Thanks for the link. I talked to the person on craigslist and he said his brand is called K Lights which he claims is one of the best brands out there. I can't find any info on that brand anywhere however. The ultra slim kit has aluminum ballast and the German slim kit is stainless steel and larger than the ultra slim. Both Kits he claims are waterproof and made in Germany. He's just a reseller with a business license and does not have a shop (most likely working from home). Price for both kits are $160.

I then called the cqlights.ca and they told me their kits are their own brand. Sounds like I was speaking to a receptionist so I cant really rely on what shes saying. You can only order their kits online and its $5 more. Theyre strickly warehouse.

I'm kinda new to HID kits but the first guy seems to know what hes talking about. Anyone ever heard of Klights?

1qikctr

i tried a shop called F1 spec.

seagel1000

I dont know about the others since there are so many. But the kit i got was referred from a Friend almost two yrs ago which his **** is still shinning like new to this day. Like i said, i had them on my mustang for 1 yr and absolute no issues.



BTW, the cqlight brand is the same as a lot of brands have out there. Stealthauto and K1 motorsports has the same ballast type. Same **** as i see it. Stealhauto.com wants 300 for the "slim" kit but cqlight already has them slim and its free 2 day shipping.

seagel1000

Basically its the same as this ballast but its chromed not black like the picture. The harness is even the same.

faboR6

Seagel1000,

Was there any error message once you the kit was installed? or was it truly plug and play.

aznmode

Thanks for the info but they are $100 more than what the other 2 sellers are offering. Great warranty though.

faboR6

aznmode,

So where did you end up finding them at. How long is the warranty for yours?

aznmode

Interesting...this is the one the craigslist guy is selling. Different label and cord color but ballast looks identical to the picture but in chrome. Probably the same you got then?

http://taohidsystem.com/craig_hid.aspx

I'm sure I can install this myself but the guy is asking $40 to install it. He's willing to drive to my work and install it. Would I be wasting my $$ on installation?

faboR6

Its not a bad price, but it is truly plug and play. You can do it yourself. The debate comes in when it is intalled if it truly works or if it will flicker. With a capacitor you wont have that problem since it will bypass the computer. Find out first it it comes with a capacitor. I've heard german made HID kits have something already in the ballast that there is no need to add anything to it.

seagel1000

Yes, i've already stated its a plug and play all the way kit. It comes with Capacitors (things that trick the computer into thinking you have the stock bulbs on there) Better yet, its "fills" in the rest of the wattage the HID's arent.

So yes, Plug and play fully and truthfully. lol

aznmode

He said he can sell me the cap for $15 a pair if I need them, which brings the price up to $175. Almost safer to go with seagel's recommendation. The good thing about this guy is I can get it done the same day while I'm at work, and if it doesn't work or if it fails later on, I can deal with him direct. AT Cqlight.ca everything is handled online. I'll wait till Monday to decide...

Thanks for all the input.

seagel1000

Cool let me know PM if anything dude