The Group buy is now officially closed. Special thanks goes out to Josh Wilson (Black ITR 547) for setting the "mood" for this group buy. The response I received from the Integra group was more than I had anticipated. We had an overwhelming 44 people in this group buy. Thanks to everyone who participated and I will keep those who are on the backorder list updated.

 

Thanks Trevor for giving us a great deal on the kit.

I have one question for you though... how did you come up with 20A fuse to be replaced with stock 10A fuse? I mean what about 15A? A lot of people have been wondering about the safety of upping the fuse to 20A. You answer will help us out greatly. Thanks

 

I'm still trying to reach you, your cell phone is always off or something.

 

I'm assuming it's because the initial power up requirement of the HID.. You will blow your 10A fuse since HID has a greater power need at initial power on. After that, it actually draws less power than your halogen bulb.

The purpose of a fuse is to prevent the unit (light bulb in this case) from being damaged by voltage spikes. With an upgraded fuse, the bulb is now more susceptible to voltage spikes. Don't think this is a good idea but so far, I haven't had any problem with stock bulbs blowing out at initial turn on so this shouldn't be something that we need to be concern about. Just remember not to turn on anything the same time you're trying to turn on your HID. I say if a 15A works or even a 12A, use it. 20A is a bit much.


[Modified by TypeRP, 5:40 AM 8/7/2001]

 

tHANKS FOR THE GROUP BUY TREVOR.!! Although i'm on the backorder its still ok, i'm in no hurry for them. And neither is my Credit Card Hehhehhe!! WEll Thanks again. and lets do more group buys in the future. Much thanks to everyone that made the group buy to 400 dollars.. thanks people.....

Thomas Truong
tjtruong

 

I have one question for you though... how did you come up with 20A fuse to be replaced with stock 10A fuse? I mean what about 15A? A lot of people have been wondering about the safety of upping the fuse to 20A. You answer will help us out greatly. Thanks

If you look on the ballast, you will notice that it is rated at 20amps. Hope this answers your question



[Modified by Trevor(Toronto), 2:55 PM 8/7/2001]

 

Ok, first off, thanks Trevor for the group buy. I really appreciate it. It was very easy to install the lights.

Second of all, about the fuses. There should not be any problem upgrading to a 20 amp mini fuse. Like it was stated before, the 20 amp mini fuse is for initial startup of the HID lights. What should be of concern is how much current, or electrical draw, can go through the stock wiring harness that came with the Integra. It was an issue for me, and that is why I talked with someone who was a lot more experienced than me. Needless to say, I was told that the wire will handle a 20 amp fuse. By the way, the person that I talked to was my Uncle. He has had experience in cars for quite a awhile. Kind of funny, but he told me on one of his first cars in the early 60's, he installed airplane landing lights which were rated at 300,000 candlewatts of power!