BMW E36er's: Relay needed for HID Install?

[Kaos]

I have been reading up on installing HID's with Euro-spec headlights. Some of the instructions I am reading say that they use a relay, but I have been told that it should be fine without one.
I have all the necessary parts- PNP (Plug n' Play), ballasts etc...

This question is going out to the BMW guys.
Are any of you guys using relays for your HID's?


HELP ME PLEASE
I am eager to slap these in

[ZorroAMG]

Dunno about relays, but you need Igniters to accompany your ballasts and bulbs....

[2m0a0x2]

Hey Kaos, what kit are you getting? My XTEC just plugged right in to my factory wiring.......using factory plugs....I am not using a relay I don't think it was just straight plug, stick ballast, play.

[Kaos]

Originally posted by 2m0a0x2
Hey Kaos, what kit are you getting? My XTEC just plugged right in to my factory wiring.......using factory plugs....I am not using a relay I don't think it was just straight plug, stick ballast, play.

I got a philips H1 kit.
Plug everything in, crossed my fingers and all I hear is a click.
Not from the ballast (no misfire)
I hear it clicking from the fuse box.
All the fuses are in tact.
I put in 15 amp fuses where they belonged and still nothing but a click.

[ryder_23]

Using stock harness's without relays, can damage your stock headlight wiring. I forget, but ballasts draw alot of initial current compared to stock

You can pick up a set of relays and build it urself. Just get 2 relays, soldering iron, and some extra wire

[benyl]

You should use a relay. The power draw from the HID ballasts will fry you headlight switch over time.

[Kaos]

Thanx for the info guys.
Ok so now I got it up and running.
No relay installed.
My friend is also using the same set-up as me (no relay) and he has had his for about half a year.
He has'nt experienced problems yet.
Am I safe for now or am I gonna regret it in the long run?

[benyl]

long run you will regret it.

You can make your own. It will cost you like $10.

Here is why you should do it:

http://faq.auto.light.tripod.com/headlamp-harness.html

[2m0a0x2]

thanks for the heads up guys, I'm gonna do this over winter break

[Kaos]

Originally posted by 2m0a0x2
thanks for the heads up guys, I'm gonna do this over winter break

Thanx Benyl!!!!