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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 11:53 PM
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I was just wondering since I have aftermarket hid lights installed with a ballast, what do I have to do in order to get a. Brighter light.. Can I just change my bulb or do I have to get a new ballast?.. I want to go with a brighter wight look.. Thanx
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Old Aug 12, 2009 | 02:23 AM
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get the P package 2 and youll be fine
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I don't know what that means lol.. Can I just change the bulb? I already have the hid. kit installed, I just want a different output like a brighter white..can any1 reccomend any brands/bulbs thanx
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Honestly idk.. But my bulb is 7000k.. Just wonderin if a new bulb will do the trick
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You can purchase a 4300K bulb without having to swap out the ballast. The light output would be much greater than what you currently have.
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