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Old Jan 21, 2014 | 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Joel_980
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Some guys suggest the FXR build, and suggested the 35w. Just wanted to point out that the 55w with FXR would be an option as well, but not with the h1 mini (correct?). Had I researched retros a little deeper prior to my h1 mini build, I would have done two things different:

Gone FXR 55w,

Got Billinvic to buildem, I enjoyed doing my own build, but had electrical issues that I still to date haven't solved, and his work looks ssssllllliiiiiiiick!
I did mention the 55w earlier but also mention bulb life suffers. I always thought you could go 55w on the minis also, don't see why not. Bilinvic does do amazing work but their is nothing like the satisfaction of knowing you did them yourself. I'm completely satisfied with mine don't think I would have changed anything. Joel your electrical gremlins still boggle my mind and I wish I could have been there to help troubleshoot! Being in Canada shipping from trs can take way to long!
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Old Jan 21, 2014 | 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by oxwhite11

Just ordered my new set with the Apollo 3.0 and can't wait to get them. I used to have the Apollo 2 but got into a accident this past weekend
I love my apollo 3.0, sucks about your accident, impressed the light still worked though!
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Old Jan 21, 2014 | 10:06 PM
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Unsure why - but the h1 mini can't take the heat with the 55w (I believe ). Due to clearance somewhere..
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Old Jan 21, 2014 | 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Joel_980
Unsure why - but the h1 mini can't take the heat with the 55w (I believe ). Due to clearance somewhere..


right, the h1 mini can't, but the d2s min can from what I can tell.
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Old Jan 21, 2014 | 10:28 PM
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The mini H1 is too small to handle the additional heat from the 5Five bulbs which are actually 50 watts. The bowls will get scorched.
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Old Jan 22, 2014 | 06:15 AM
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Originally Posted by bilinvic Retrofits
The mini H1 is too small to handle the additional heat from the 5Five bulbs which are actually 50 watts. The bowls will get scorched.
What about the new mini d2s?
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Old Jan 22, 2014 | 07:13 AM
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Another distracted driver. You don't come across three lanes fer nuttin' unless you can't think of a shorter way to get to krispy kreme.
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Old Jan 22, 2014 | 07:20 AM
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Well this morning both my lights don't work, still waiting for the new ballast. I'm leaving for a trip tomorrow :/
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Old Jan 22, 2014 | 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Nevint
They sent me replacements (DSP) after I expressed my concerns over the SS ballasts. I expect you will experience the same level of service.
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I just told them I have been reading a lot on the forums that the SS ballasts have been failing in cold weather. They didn't hesitate at all, they just offered to send new DSP models.

Hi & Thanks!

I'm on it, lol.


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Old Jan 22, 2014 | 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by kidastra
Well this morning both my lights don't work, still waiting for the new ballast. I'm leaving for a trip tomorrow :/
I felt your pain I'd imagine our temperatures are similar since you're one province over expect your DSP ballasts to treat you better.

Today at 5:30am when I set out for work it was -27C and they indeed fired up my SS ballasts would have failed just like yours. I acutally used a blow dryer for a minute or two before to get them to fire until my new ballasts arrived it worked but what a pain that was.
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