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Old 12-07-2012, 06:14 PM
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Upgrading 35w hid to 55w hid

Hello guys,

Currently I'm using 35w aftermarket hid kit and I programmed to be xenon to present.

My question is if I'm trying to upgrade to 55w hid kit what will happen? Do I need to adjust the setting on the computer or can I just switched it directly or should I just get a set of error canceler.

I'm upgrading to 55w as I'm using depo projector headlight and using 35w on this depo is pretty ****ty if you are often driving at night time, but I love the look anyway and cost less compare to oem one.

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get a set of 55w ballast and 55w bulbs and a canbus or error cancellors and you should be fine.
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also if you want good output I suggest doing a retrofit on some better projectors since depos arent every good.
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Okay, I will try to get set of 55w bulbs and ballast, any recommendation where should I get those kit since I got bad experience with ddm tuning.

Actually, I was thinking of doing the retrofit long time ago but never implemented it. I saw your retrofit cut off picture on the other threads. Looking great! Did you done it by yourself?
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yup dont by myself... the E55 projectors are a straight swap out with the depos. I get all my retrofit stuff from theretrofitsource.com hands down best retrofit place to go. a little pricey buy top quality and warranty on parts.
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35 vs 55 watt bulbs are the same. the critical power consumption component
is the ballast, not the bulb. if someone is selling a bulb with the label 55 watt,
they're doing a little creative spin on you or coloring it to make it appear that
it's brighter.

a 55 watt kit is simply using the ballast to overdrive the 35 watt bulb

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