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Electrical Xenon high beam? R53?

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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 06:22 AM
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Xenon high beam? R53?

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Does anyone know if it is possible - and if so what spec do I use - to get a Xenon match high beam on my 04 MCS R53 with Xeonon HID

Only the low beam light is Xenon - when I activate high beam - the Xenon stays on - but an extra bulb lights up - and this is traditional Halogen - more yellow

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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 11:01 AM
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You would need an H7 HID drop-in kit. However I'm not a proponent of using HID's for use with separate high beams. I say this because if you use high beams to flash someone, this flashing action shortens the life of the ballasts. Plus you have the fact that with aftermarket HID's you have a warm-up period of 5-20 seconds to reach full brightness. But with that said, the H7 HID kit is what you would need.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 11:16 AM
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That and xenon bulbs that are turned. On and off fail very quickly.....
Try getting a "cooler" halogen bulb if you desire a better color match.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 12:48 PM
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i have HID in the hi-beam. you HAVE to get DRL disabled at the dealer or you'll kill your bulbs very quickly! As long as you're not one to flash people, there aren't any issues.
 
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