Halogen swap with OEM HID?

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Old Oct 2, 2019 | 08:47 PM
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Lightbulb Halogen swap with OEM HID?

Hi is it possible to upgrade stock halogen bulbs on with the OEM Xenon bulb? would it be close to just plug and play with a bit of screwing the ballast? found this used for 80$ I would just plug in the stock connector of the halogen bulb into the ballast right? no stripping wires etc?




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Old Oct 2, 2019 | 09:03 PM
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^^^ note

i know the aftermarket is easier and cheaper but i would like a quality part that has more light output than some cheap kit. unlesssssssssss owners that have hid think after market is better than stock hid then ok let me know
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Old Oct 2, 2019 | 10:58 PM
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No it's not that easy, you'll need the full harness.
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Old Oct 2, 2019 | 11:03 PM
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Jeez, it's gonna cost you MORE money and TIME than if you would have just bought the car with the navi and HID's to begin with.
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Old Oct 2, 2019 | 11:07 PM
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and www.theretrofitsource.com isnt cheap, rather they are expensive and have quality parts..
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Old Oct 4, 2019 | 10:21 PM
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bought there 150$ 50w hid kit H11, hope its better than the 50$ ebay ones i always buy
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Old Oct 5, 2019 | 12:09 AM
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the Morimotos????

yes, I have used a morimoto kit for my mom's kia and they are awesome!


the KIA has the halogen projectors, and I popped in the kit and it totally upgrades the headlights!
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Old Oct 5, 2019 | 12:24 PM
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Yea the Morimotos i went with 50W instead of 35 just cuz i want the brightest lights. they size is h11 right ? i have halogen bulbs thats what i found online


Also, i just bought 2016 tail light to swap the 2015 tail lights got them for 355$
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Old Oct 5, 2019 | 12:31 PM
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I dont have an ILX, so i dont know the size off hand...use the Theretrofitsource's guide to guide you on which bulb size to buy.
there's also a guide at https://www.sylvania-automotive.com/apps/vlrg-us/Vlrg/
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