I used @Luke111's brackets and did the Mini H1 Stage III retrofit. I like the setup as it stands and it is much better than stock. I would; however, like to maximize the brightness the setup has to offer. With that being said, I've done a lot of research and read through all the threads I could find talking about the retrofit's but I didn't see any threads specifically talking about what combo of HID bulbs and ballasts people are using.
I'm currently using the 6500k HID bulb and the 35 watt ballast. I called The Retrofit Source and was told that they won't warranty using a more powerful ballast over the 35 watt ballast with the Mini H1 projectors due to the possibility of the lens getting to hot. Watching some of the other videos the retrofit source posted, they say that the highest lumen output is in the 5500k range with the 35 watt ballast. One video said that if you go up to a 55 watt ballast, the color of the HID bulb "changes", as in the 6500k will look more like the 5500k and the 5500k will look more like the 4400k etc. I'm thinking about ordering the 5500k HID bulb's to pair with my 35 watt ballasts in order to maximize the output.
If anyone is running 55 watt ballasts with the Mini H1 projectors, are you having any issues?
What combos are you running?
Sorry if I missed a thread about this specific discussion.
I'm currently using the 6500k HID bulb and the 35 watt ballast. I called The Retrofit Source and was told that they won't warranty using a more powerful ballast over the 35 watt ballast with the Mini H1 projectors due to the possibility of the lens getting to hot. Watching some of the other videos the retrofit source posted, they say that the highest lumen output is in the 5500k range with the 35 watt ballast. One video said that if you go up to a 55 watt ballast, the color of the HID bulb "changes", as in the 6500k will look more like the 5500k and the 5500k will look more like the 4400k etc. I'm thinking about ordering the 5500k HID bulb's to pair with my 35 watt ballasts in order to maximize the output.
If anyone is running 55 watt ballasts with the Mini H1 projectors, are you having any issues?
What combos are you running?
Sorry if I missed a thread about this specific discussion.