once again, G2iC. i need some help. so my HID ballast is out. i diagnosed it. both bulbs still work. only problem is, my kit doesnt have a brand name for the ballast. just say 12v. what im wondering is what size ballast should i get. i dont wanna buy a complete new kit i just need both ballast’s (might as well get two new ones) i dont know anything about HID’s as far as 8000k and what else the ratings are. i like the bulbs i have now. and would like to know what brand and size WATTS i should get as far as ballast’s go
The lower the k or kelvin the more yellow. The higher the k the more deep blue/purple the bulb with illuminate. Your main concern is if the connector for the ballast and bulb match. Different kits use different connectors. If you have the time research and find a ballast where the connector matches your HID bulb. However its easier to just purchase a new HID kit. GThid & BeamersHID are good. gthid.com has an alright explanation of ratings and HID kit operation.
i have a higher kelvin. just dont know what number exactly. my brother knows all about them and has a set of ballast’s that will fit my connections. the man i bought my DA from did a shitty DIY installation and every now and then i’d have minor issues with my HIDs turning on. nothing serious. couple toggles of the switch and they’d turn on. but thanks for the input. i’ll eventually do a good wiring and installation once i get new housings. right now i have altezza headlights and they have reflective housing which make my HIDs seem stupid bright. dont know what kelvin i have but my bulbs are like a light blue almost white. i like being that asshole at night with HIDs lol.