Diplomat2387

I just ordered a HID Conversion Kit from HIDExtra. I ordered the 9006-6000K HID kit. I have a 1998 Acura 2.3 CL and I was wondering do I need a Universal HID Relay Harness?

shnee

Need? I don't think so. But it's a good idea.

Diplomat2387

So its a good idea?

97BlackAckCL

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Nope you don't need it for that kit, it doesn't hurt but u don't need it

Diplomat2387

I just ordered it to be on the safe side..I don't want to run into any problems when I get it installed..Thanks to everyone who helped me out on this..Very fast responders..Lol..

97BlackAckCL

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If you ordered it, good, like I said you don't need it but it doesn't hurt

shnee

Not only is it a good idea for the safety of your wiring, it is probably better for the components and the output. I don't have any data to back that up though

Diplomat2387

Yeah I ordered it just to be on the safe side..I'd rather be safe then sorry..Don't want to mess up my car or anything like that...Hopefully the kits from HIDExtra are good..We will see in a week so..

on1wheel01

I buy mine from a diff co but I've never needed a relay on any of my installs except bi xenons.

mitch14

meh should be fine, i ordered a cheap set from vvme over a year ago, and they still work fine, and i have them hooked up straight into original wiring without any relay harness or anything.
let us know if you run into any problems

97BlackAckCL

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< this guy uses relay harnesses

shnee

I've read about people getting relay harnesses just for their stock halogens. Supposedly the direct line of juice improves the output.
But yeah, because your oem wiring wasn't meant for the draw the ballasts need on startup, a relay is a good idea. Another 15 bucks to give you security against frying your whole wiring is worth it IMO. But as has been said, many people run PnP kits for a long time without the relay and without problems. Others do fry their shit. I figure why risk it?
And yes, I am using a relay harness too!

Kyanite

Diplomat, you ordering highs too or just the lows? The 9006 Kit is just for lows, both of our bulbs are single beam, so they require 2 seperate kits. Kinda sucks. Post pics when your done. I'm bout to order some 6K's from HIDXtra as well.

97BlackAckCL

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I bought a relay harness for my 4runner because I was popping fuses left and right, even my ecu fuse

Never ran a pnp kit on my ack, but I damn sure got the relays harnesses for my hella ballasts for my retro

Diplomat2387

I ordered low beams I believe...Can I still order a high beam kit at a separate time and get it installed later?

97BlackAckCL

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There is no need for hid highs

97BlackAckCL

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You totally can, but there is no point

Diplomat2387

Can I get bulbs to match the 6000K though?

zcspec

I'll second that...unless you live where you'll use your high beams quite often, you don't need them. Besides, HIDs require a start-up or "warm-up" time and this would totally defeat the purpose of having "instant on" high beams.

Kyanite

I use my highs a lot, living in Oregon, trees everywhere and who the hell knows when deer be poppin out lol. Plus my house is like 8 min from the City, so I gotta use em on my way Home all the time. But, yeah, I see where ya'll are comin from.

97BlackAckCL

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Just get some 9005 ultrastars or something

zcspec

If you hit bambi, your insurance will cover it because it's part of your liability. At least mine does...

Kyanite

That'd be nice, my bumper is goin to shit anyways and doesn't seem to be fitting right. I got so many rock chips and when I bought it, it had this deep ass scratch on both sides like under and above the corners. If i get a WW Lip, I think I can cover some chips and like 2 deep scratches lol.

YtseJammer

What wattage is the kit? They recommend the relay harness with 55w kits, but not the 35w ones.

on1wheel01

Why does that suck you can order 2 kits for cheaper than you can get a bixenon kit for. Well not sure what the hidextra price is but from my supplier I can.

Polaris573

I live out in the middle of nowhere in the Arkansas Ozarks and I use high beams all the time. I don't have HID high beams and I actually prefer it that way because I don't have to worry about just one coming on or having to wait while they warm up when cold. Maybe I'm weird but I think the OEM color and the HID super white look kind of cool together too. Two-tone headlights I also think it's easier to see the broader spectrum of light the two different temperatures of bulb provide. Visibility might actually be better than if both high and low beams were the same color? Someone should do a study lol.

South Jersey CL

^i agree, i like having the stock highs with HIDs. looks pretty cool when theyre both on.