Can stock 280z alternator handle Hids?

[Fer78z]

I tried this two yrs ago had someone install 8k hid lights on my z.. and the next day they both started flickering and shut off..I was told by the unprofessional person that installed it that it was because the car was to old and the alternator cannot provide sufficient juice for the hid?.. is that true?.. and if so, how can I fix the prob?280zx alt?

[Big_E-Dog]

that guy ia an ass...

 

12 volts is 12 volts 35 watts is wayyy lower than the standard 45 for lo beam and 55 for high beam. make shure the wiring is correct tho you might need a relay harness

[thatguy]

You need a ballast.

[metalmonkey47]

I was told by the unprofessional person that installed it that it was because the car was to old and the alternator cannot provide sufficient juice for the hid?.. is that true?.. and if so, how can I fix the prob?280zx alt?

 

35W HID's have a lower current draw then standard halogen bulbs (most are around 55W) so it's not physically possible. 

[Fer78z]

thanks guys..I think they already come with a ballast.. and yes I thought the same thing. that the hid have a low current compared to halogen light bulbs... as far asthe harness go.. is it different then the ones that come with the convertion kit?

[datzenmike]

Probably cheap HIDs (sorry but they are out there) or faulty wiring. HIDs dray about 80% less power than halogen lamps.

[Big_E-Dog]

should be the same. hell make your own harness all you need is one relay 87 to wire to both hids. 30 to alt and 85 to ground and the 86 to the wire that supplying power to the halogen lights....guranteed to work!