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Old 07-31-2009, 11:45 PM
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Hey all..

I have a 4300K HID kit on my Civic and it came with a regular ballasts. Its been working fine for almost a year with no problems. My brother just purchased a 4300K HID kit for his Integra but it came with a slim ballast. I dont know why as I dont see any reason with making the ballasts smaller.


But do they have more problems or anything?
Old 08-03-2009, 08:15 AM
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so they can be tucked in a better tighter place. Its not always bigger is better. Sometimes smaller is better.
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The slim ballast I've owned have had zero issues unlike the regular style.
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Theyve been working fine so far. Thanks!
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Originally Posted by Arthas
Theyve been working fine so far. Thanks!
where did you get them? got a link? looking for some
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Some ******* on eBay. He sent the wrong temp, highly do not recommend.
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