why are the hid kits so expensive?

[turboed13b]

Originally Posted by Mobius

Exactly this. I was all set to pull the plug on doing my own retrofit, and then I clicked on their GB thread for shits and giggles. I was surprised to see that they were actually going to make a full retrofit kit using the best materials available. The amount I had to pay on top of what it would have cost me to do it myself was quite worth it IMO. I am quite glad I bought them, best purchase I've made for my car to date.

I just don't think the labor should cost that much i'm on a miata forum and a member over there is providing retros for 400 or somewhere in that range.