{"product_id":"gtr-lighting-50w-amp-gtr-ultra-slim-ballast-gtr-bl031","title":"GTR Lighting 50W \/ AMP: GTR Ultra Slim Ballast","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the 5th Generation HID ballast: designed specifically to integrate with the complex computer systems found in modern vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePWM Integration: PWM stands for Pulse Width Modulation, it's when the vehicle flashes the input voltage to your bulbs so fast that you can't see the difference, but it modulates the activity of the halogen bulb.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat's fine on an old style halogen\/incandescent, but on HID systems it might make a flashing or strobing effect, or not work at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe proprietary technology used in the GTR Lighting Slim Smart System HID ballast integrates with all PWM and CANBUS vehicles for optimal functionality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCANBUS Integration: The key component of all HID ballasts is the controller used to manage all functions including ignition, protection, and constant use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhatever type of controller is used is what dictates the quality level of the ballast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are two kinds of controllers used inside HID ballasts: 1.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCPU Controller -or- 2.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eASIC Controller A standard CPU controller: is the most common construction type for aftermarket ballasts because it is simple, common and cheap to produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt requires very little quality control or strict design to function, therefore it's easy for ballast makers to create low quality CPU controlled products.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt isn't very hard and it is very cheap to build.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey work OK when made with high quality components but this is not often the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA CPU controller lacks the ability to monitor the HID lamp (as the lamp power-decay changes over time) so it can cause short lifespan from overpowering, or low light output from under-powering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenerally speaking the defect rate of a CPU Controller based ballast is high, and the lifespan is shorter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuper Fast Start-Up Ballast: Are you sick of a slow ballast warm-up time?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe GTR Lighting Slim PWM ballast has an instant startup like new OEM ballasts of only 0.1s with full brightness reached at 9s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSlim Design: This ballast is barely larger than a stack of credit cards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3.5\" long, 2.75\" wide and a half-inch tall!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMounting is easy with the supplied bracket with tape and ground strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNOT ALL HID KITS ARE CREATED EQUAL!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen you purchase: a GTR Lighting HID conversion kit for your vehicle you're getting the best of the best in terms of wire harness, connector, bulb and ballast quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople all over the world trust GTR Lighting for being the pinnacle in quality for HID conversion kits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur aftermarket ballasts are built with the highest quality components designed to last for 2,500 hours of use and provide up to 3,500 Lumen of light per HID bulb!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur bulbs provide a faster-than-average warmup time, and produce less operational noise when compared to other brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe GTR Lighting bulbs: are constructed to be the best of the best as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe use the best aftermarket connectors, silicone wiring, and HID bulb capsules available to create a product that just works and works well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur bulbs have the ability to produce 30% more light than budget-brand HID bulbs found elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's not uncommon to hear stories about how after a customer switches to a GTR Lighting HID kit it's twice as bright as their old HID kit they got from somewhere else!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn ASIC controller: like what's used in the GTR Lighting Hylux ballast is what you'll find in an OEM ballast for intelligent bulb control.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ASIC-based ballast technology is sophisticated, complex and intuitive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Hylux ASIC technology will react to the bulb response to power and increase or decrease output to keep the bulb running bright for the longest possible time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eASIC technology also allows the ballast to have a higher level of CANBUS integration for vehicles that use PWM control or adaptive lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's not a 100% fix for every vehicle, but the technology is designed to be the most flexible and work with the most applications easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHID ballasts that use Hylux ASIC technology are also more expensive to make because the components required to build this system are high quality - you can not make a cheap ASIC ballast, therefore everything about a Hylux ballast is better: Faster warmup time, less ignition noise, brighter stable operating light, less flicker-fluctuation and a longer lifespan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimply put, the GTR Lighting HID ballasts with Hylux technology are the best aftermarket ballast available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTech Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eINPUT VOLTAGE: 9-16V DC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eINPUT CONNECTION: 9006 Male\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eINPUT CURRENT: 4.4A @ 14V DC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOUTPUT: AMP Male and Female\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOUTPUT Power: 50w\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRATED LIFESPAN: 2,500 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBALLAST: 1x GTR Ultra 50w AMP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: Lifetime Limited\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHID BULBS: Any with AMP style inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eINPUT: 9006 Male\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eELECTRICAL: 9-18V Input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCANBUS: Needs external harness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDOT compliant: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer country: CN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProp 65 warning: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/5129608.app.netsuite.com\/core\/media\/media.nl?id\u0026amp;#x3D;6178140\u0026amp;amp;c\u0026amp;#x3D;5129608\u0026amp;amp;h\u0026amp;#x3D;N_I7dsB1Vy68omMjE-nxHffkfN8O6xEYJRHshsJYXRGM9ZWK\u0026amp;amp;_xt\u0026amp;#x3D;.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eInstall Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GTR Lighting","offers":[{"title":"Default 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