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Old 03-15-2010, 08:16 PM
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Hey

I've already got HID headlights, and wonder if a lightweigh racing battery is sufficient to run them okay?

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Originally Posted by taws6
Hey

I've already got HID headlights, and wonder if a lightweigh racing battery is sufficient to run them okay?

Thanks for the advise
i dont think the battery should be involved in runnin your lights unless the car is off
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HIDs draw less power than typical halogens.
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I think they pull a small power surge when first turning them on though, don't they?
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I think they pull a small power surge when first turning them on though, don't they?
So do halogens. And the surge is quick.
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So do halogens
Huh, didn't know that.

So you think I'd be okay with the lightweight battery and HID?
(I'm considering pulling my sub in weight a reduction attempt BTW)

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As long as you're not running HIDs in a halogen reflector, then it's fine.
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As long as you're not running HIDs in a halogen reflector, then it's fine.
what do u mean by this? i put my HID's in the stock housing and seems fine so far
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Originally Posted by mannyman84
what do u mean by this? i put my HID's in the stock housing and seems fine so far
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