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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 09:21 AM
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Gen 4 "Performance Lamp" ?

I'm looking to buy a pair of 4 gens with black housing... I'm checking out ebay and I see some for around 160-170~ + shipping. But I also see these others that look the same called "Performance Lamp"

Depo M35-1102P-AS2 Right Side PERFORMANCE LAMP | eBay

What is the the difference between the normal one and the performance lamp?

Also, on a side note if anyone has any pics of a red sport tint SS with the black housing headlights, would they care to share?
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 09:30 AM
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why is that so expensive???
And I'm pretty sure that's right side only?
Buy the from Modern Performance at least this way you can have them warrantied if anything goes wrong.
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 09:37 AM
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Yeah, that's why I'm so confused. I was hoping to save a few bucks on ebay, but yeah maybe I should just go MPx. Anyone familiar with what HID kit works best with this? I'm probably looking at 6k output.
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 09:40 AM
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It just seemed sketch and I didn't know if you noticed it or not so I brought it too your attention, they would be cheaper shipped on MPx anyways.
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 09:45 AM
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Oh really? I figured shipping on mpx would be roughly the same!
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 09:48 AM
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No way! They're;
$184.99
+ $5.00 for black housing
$189.99
+ $25.00 for S&H
~ $215.00
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 10:07 AM
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Hmm, do I need those optional bulbs?
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 10:09 AM
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No, they come with light bulbs but I would go with HIDs, BuyHIDs is have a group buy right now actually.

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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 10:12 AM
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https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/supp...t-here-255619/
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 10:16 AM
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Awesome! Maybe I should pick a couple kits for my heads and fogs. Problem is I have no idea what I'm doing when buying one haha. What is a slim ballast? And is a relay harness necessary?
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 10:18 AM
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Do it! Great quality HID kits. Slim ballast is just a smaller ballast, easier to hide and mount. Relay Harnesses aren't necessary but highly recommended.
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 10:25 AM
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Slim ballasts or not in your opinion? Also, wattage? :S

I'm also stuck between 6k and 8k... I kinda want blueish.. but I know that 6k will be better for seeing... Is 6k blue at all?
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by nobody2u
Slim ballasts or not in your opinion? Also, wattage? :S

I'm also stuck between 6k and 8k... I kinda want blueish.. but I know that 6k will be better for seeing... Is 6k blue at all?
It all depends on what you want. Are you going to buy High beams and Low beams? Are you also going to get fogs?
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 10:30 AM
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I don't think I'll get the high beams. I live in the city and won't use them much.

But I think I'll get the fogs. Wonder if 6k in the headlights and 8k in the fogs would look good.
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 10:33 AM
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I don't think I'll get the high beams. I live in the city and won't use them much.

But I think I'll get the fogs. Wonder if 6k in the headlights and 8k in the fogs would look good.
I personally went with this set up, I live out in the country so high beams are a must! I went will all the options I could (except for the 55W on the low beams)
5,000K 35W (low beams) Slim Ballast, Relay Harness, Lifetime Warranty,
5,000K 55W (high beams) Slim Ballast, Relay Harness, Lifetime Warranty,
5,000K 55W (fogs) Slim Ballast, Relay Harness, Lifetime Warranty,

I wanted maximum light output without going into the yellow.
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 10:38 AM
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Hm right on. Does the increased wattage just increase the brightness?
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Originally Posted by nobody2u
Hm right on. Does the increased wattage just increase the brightness?
Yes, it does.
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 10:41 AM
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Cool, thanks a lot for the help man. Appreciate it!
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Cool, thanks a lot for the help man. Appreciate it!
Not a problem, the best person to ask would Mkulrey himself, he's an HID guru, everything you've asked me I've asked him at one point lol.
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 10:50 AM
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Looking for opinions: 6k or 8k.

Anyone?

Also, is there any cons to running 55w in either lows or fogs?

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Or did you mean with the lights on?
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 03:12 PM
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As far as HIDs, I went 6k heads and fogs from BuyHIDS.com, with one pair of slim ballasts, and one pair of regular ballasts, and relays for both. Left the highs alone.

6k has some blue, and is still plenty bright. Also, stick with 35W; 55W gets you nothing, and can tax your electrical system.
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