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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 12:55 AM
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hey guys
If my car come with Halogen headlamp and I would like to change it to bixenon
Can I just buy the bi-xenon units and change it myself ?
Are there any other things that will need the STEALER to do except
change the preset to Xenon ?
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 05:11 AM
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Originally Posted by kaaaaay
hey guys
If my car come with Halogen headlamp and I would like to change it to bixenon
Can I just buy the bi-xenon units and change it myself ?
Are there any other things that will need the STEALER to do except
change the preset to Xenon ?
I saw your post on the other forum, but can't respond to you there.

The Xenon lights are a whole lot more complex than just the light assembly itself. There is an automatic leveling system which is tied to the suspension. Without that, you will be a major safety hazard on the road.

Then there's the cornering system, which you've already said you don't need; but that leveling system is critical to proper operation.
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by DUTCH
I saw your post on the other forum, but can't respond to you there.

The Xenon lights are a whole lot more complex than just the light assembly itself. There is an automatic leveling system which is tied to the suspension. Without that, you will be a major safety hazard on the road.

Then there's the cornering system, which you've already said you don't need; but that leveling system is critical to proper operation.
There are so many guys that have retrofitted Bi Xenons without the leveling system. They are not only inconsiderate but are a major road hazzard. Many dealers will not program the lights due to the legalities. These lights are illegal in many states without the self leveling and some are not even DOT approved lights.
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 12:35 PM
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