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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 01:55 PM
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i have a 1999.5 a4 quattro....... can i replace the factory bulbs with just the hid bulbs or do i have to get the whole hid kit?
 
Old Apr 28, 2008 | 02:00 PM
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You have to get the ballasts. HID bulbs will not ignite on only 12v.
 
Old Apr 28, 2008 | 02:12 PM
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is xenon or silverstar good alternative to hid?
 
Old Apr 28, 2008 | 02:22 PM
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Silverstar and especially Silverstar Ultras are great, bright, white lights. I have had them for a few years now in various vehicles and love them, but they don't compare to HIDs, IMO.
 
Old Apr 28, 2008 | 04:15 PM
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silverstar ultra's are the next best thing, but they are no HID's. just get the VVME kit, its cheap and so worth it
 
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