Thread: HID Dip & Main Beam
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Old 29th November 2006, 20:50   #3 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by JPDirect View Post
Hi Civhead,

I noticed that too! A quick flash (whilst looking at the front of the car through the reflection of the showroom window) with the full beam hardly gave the HIDS time to heat up, it looked a bit like lightning.

I wonder if this is BAD for the HIDS... Anyone?
Well they are meant to be more robust and last for years but i think your correct there, don't know what damage it might cause. They're also costly to replace as other people have noted so i think i'll go easy on the flashing
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