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Old Aug 6, 2003 | 01:09 AM
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Green cars are traditionally bad luck (racing thing....
I've never lost one
Old Aug 6, 2003 | 01:15 AM
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You ever go up against King Richard (Petty) or Dale Earnhardt, Sr?
It'* a stock car superstition from "back in the day" (Remember, Im old)
Old Aug 6, 2003 | 01:15 AM
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Nice pics!!! I just want to know if those bulbs blow, is it as simple as repacing the bulb or the whole kit? one more, are you from Illinois?
Old Aug 6, 2003 | 01:24 AM
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You only have to replace the bulbs. Smellbird said they're like $100, but they're supposed to last like 5 years or something? Correct me if I'm wrong.
Old Aug 6, 2003 | 11:09 AM
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The bulbs should outlast the car - they last much longer because there is no filament. If it goes bad, you just replace the bulb.

It is possible for the ballast and/or the ignitor to go bad also, but that will usually only happen with abuse.
Old Aug 6, 2003 | 11:43 AM
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Yup, bulb should last forever. I think I figured 5 years if you drive 2 hours a day with them on. That'* a lot of hours. If the ballast goes out it'* probably because it'* defective.
As for the bulbs cost, I'm not sure on that. Probably depends on what number bulb and brand.
Old Aug 6, 2003 | 01:02 PM
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those hid'* are sweet as hell...but the only thing im not sure about is that.... i bet they make ur fog lights look absolutely rancid. ..if i did that id wanna make those somewhat comparable..i dunno. other then that...nice job.
Old Aug 6, 2003 | 01:23 PM
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Yeah there'* no comparison now.
Old Aug 6, 2003 | 01:49 PM
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Damn $500...........That'* a bit high.......I have Silverstar bulbs in my car that are just as bright. But they look nice.
Old Aug 6, 2003 | 01:58 PM
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Aren't those bulbs like 55 watts? I ssen some at Auto Zone and the ones I saw had 55 watts for the 9006 unless that was the only ones avaailable.



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