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Old Jan 31, 2012 | 12:47 PM
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http://ultrabrightlights.com/p-3985-...sion-kits.aspx



Most HID kits are somewhere between $40 and $75 for decent to high quality. I paid around $50 for mine. Why are these $230?
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Old Feb 1, 2012 | 03:19 PM
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Because the profit margin in a kit like that is going to be massive vs. a decent $30 kit (all 4 of mine are $30 kits). Even if they only sell a few to idiots who think more money means better product, they'll still come out on top.
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Old Feb 3, 2012 | 01:47 PM
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99% of the price is due to the name. Save yourself ALOT of money and stick with the $30-50 kits.
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Old Feb 4, 2012 | 08:26 PM
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ddmtuningfor the win!
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Old Feb 4, 2012 | 10:22 PM
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I bought some cheap ones and even bought replacement ballast and bulbs for backup. Never had to use them though in going on three years.
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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 08:41 PM
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i also bought the cheapo ones for my car on ebay..still going strong and no flickering during warm-up.
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