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Intrus · #21 (**permalink**) 08-14-2008, 03:22 PM

I did not run anything to the battery. I used Digital Ballasts that only draw 60 watts on startup, then drop to 35 watts once the bulbs are lit and hot. I was able to make a direct plug-in harness for the ballasts.

kirklandhybrid · #22 (**permalink**) 08-14-2008, 04:23 PM

Hmmm....I'm not getting it. So these digi ballasts offer and supply a self-contained power source for the HIDs to fire and run independent of the TCH's power plant? What am I missing? Thx

Intrus · #23 (**permalink**) 08-14-2008, 11:42 PM

It's just a Digital version of an HID ballast. A normal ballast (less expensive) uses up to 100W on startup. The Digital ones simply draw less power on startup. This allows you to run it off of the stock wiring without risk of burning them up.

johnnycake8 · #24 (**permalink**) 08-15-2008, 04:51 AM

hey intrus, love all the info you provided .... (much appreciated!!!)

jscurrie · #25 (**permalink**) 10-06-2008, 12:58 PM

I have read there is a problem using HID on the TCH. Squirrel spotters.... I think they are saying that it blinds other drivers. I just don't understand how it would be different from standard bulbs. I really would like to change to HID but I don't want to modify the lights by bending metal. Has anyone had a problem with their HID?

mikieboyblue · #26 (**permalink**) 10-07-2008, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jscurrie

I have read there is a problem using HID on the TCH. Squirrel spotters.... I think they are saying that it blinds other drivers. I just don't understand how it would be different from standard bulbs. I really would like to change to HID but I don't want to modify the lights by bending metal. Has anyone had a problem with their HID?

I have not had a single person flash their lights at me since I put my HIDs in a few weeks ago. In fact, I almost think they don't quite extend up as much as the halogens...but that might just be because the entire lit area is quite bright now.

Intrus · #27 (**permalink**) 10-07-2008, 05:03 PM

I have not had a single issue either. I did take my car to a CHP (California Highway Patrol) inspection station to have the lights checked and aligned. They passed without any adjustments.

jscurrie · #28 (**permalink**) 10-07-2008, 10:02 PM

Sounds like great news! Maybe I should go ahead and order them.

Thanks.

Jeremy