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- MartynFrancis
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Chaps, I've read a few posts, looked on a bunch of sites and I'm getting myself confused. HELP!
I've seen hids direct is a pretty good site to go through. Now I've put my reg in which is for a 3.0si and it's got 9 options. Problem is I'm unsure which to go for. I think I'm either after 5000 or 6000k, 6000k I believe to have a slightly blue tinge to it.
My other issue is with auto lights. I've read a lot about some flickering, obviously I don't want this and I hear some kits cause this issue.
Can anyone point me in the direction of which to buy?
I've seen hids direct is a pretty good site to go through. Now I've put my reg in which is for a 3.0si and it's got 9 options. Problem is I'm unsure which to go for. I think I'm either after 5000 or 6000k, 6000k I believe to have a slightly blue tinge to it.
My other issue is with auto lights. I've read a lot about some flickering, obviously I don't want this and I hear some kits cause this issue.
Can anyone point me in the direction of which to buy?
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I found 5000k strained my eyes, much happier with 4300k and it's the best amount of effective light output.
None of them should give you any issues as they are all CANBUS. Check the wattage, some of the difference will be 35/55W and some H7/H7R - you don't need the R ones.
None of them should give you any issues as they are all CANBUS. Check the wattage, some of the difference will be 35/55W and some H7/H7R - you don't need the R ones.
3.0si Sport: F10 Illuminated ZHP, Retrofit Cruise, OE Stubby, Gaptech RCH+, Kenwood BT73DAB + Handsfree, HIDs, LED Sidelights, OE LED Number Plate Lights, Custom LED strip bootlight.
- alane29
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i used hids direct was very happy with them .went for the premium ones H7 35w 5000k
fast start -about 3 seconds
slim ballasts i fitted everything inside the headlight no drilling
Premium H7 35W HID Xenon Conversion Kit Smart Canbus System
fast start -about 3 seconds
slim ballasts i fitted everything inside the headlight no drilling
Premium H7 35W HID Xenon Conversion Kit Smart Canbus System
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- MartynFrancis
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Nice one, so any preference towards 35w or 55w? Or any particular brand? Or go for the cheapest one the do?
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- MartynFrancis
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Anyone got a quick answer for me please, I'd like to get these this weekend! Taa
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- Ducklakeview
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55w will be fine, the current draw is the same as the original bulb, so contrary to what others may say, you will not "burn out" any modules.MartynFrancis wrote: ↑Thu Apr 06, 2017 9:40 pm Nice one, so any preference towards 35w or 55w? Or any particular brand? Or go for the cheapest one the do?
I had 35w 4300k in mine, and whilst they were an improvement over the original candles, I wanted more. So I went for 55w 5000k in both my dipped and mains - 5000k is a fair bit "whiter" than 4300k, BUT not as OTT ak 6000k and up, also bear in mind that the higher the rating, the less VISIBLE light they actually emit! I reckon 8000k hids actually illuminate LESS of the road than the oem 55w bulbs.
I bought 2 of the 55w canbus kits, with METAL bulb bases (avoid the plastic ones as they are thicker and a nightmare to fit because of this, also they cab suffer with the heat as they don't sink it away.
Also, I gained a MASSIVE improvement by removing my lights, taking out the projectors and cleaning the (cloudy as hell) lenses, as per following pics.
Before;
After!
These are the kits I bought; http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2X-55W-HID-Xe ... DA1J8MFLuA
I went for those as they don't have the bulky extra block in the wiring.
Beam pattern is EXCELLENT and driving at night is now a pleasure.
Mike
- MartynFrancis
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Thank you! So from that link on ebay, I'd need to get 2 ballasts and the bulbs themselves separately I'm guessing?Ducklakeview wrote: ↑Sat Apr 08, 2017 9:32 am55w will be fine, the current draw is the same as the original bulb, so contrary to what others may say, you will not "burn out" any modules.MartynFrancis wrote: ↑Thu Apr 06, 2017 9:40 pm Nice one, so any preference towards 35w or 55w? Or any particular brand? Or go for the cheapest one the do?
I had 35w 4300k in mine, and whilst they were an improvement over the original candles, I wanted more. So I went for 55w 5000k in both my dipped and mains - 5000k is a fair bit "whiter" than 4300k, BUT not as OTT ak 6000k and up, also bear in mind that the higher the rating, the less VISIBLE light they actually emit! I reckon 8000k hids actually illuminate LESS of the road than the oem 55w bulbs.
I bought 2 of the 55w canbus kits, with METAL bulb bases (avoid the plastic ones as they are thicker and a nightmare to fit because of this, also they cab suffer with the heat as they don't sink it away.
Also, I gained a MASSIVE improvement by removing my lights, taking out the projectors and cleaning the (cloudy as hell) lenses, as per following pics.
Before;
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After!
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These are the kits I bought; http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2X-55W-HID-Xe ... DA1J8MFLuA
I went for those as they don't have the bulky extra block in the wiring.
Beam pattern is EXCELLENT and driving at night is now a pleasure.
Mike
Silver 3.0si auto with flappy paddles and loving it! MM tips
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- k31ron
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Hi Mike,Ducklakeview wrote: ↑Sat Apr 08, 2017 9:32 am
These are the kits I bought; http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2X-55W-HID-Xe ... DA1J8MFLuA
I went for those as they don't have the bulky extra block in the wiring.
Beam pattern is EXCELLENT and driving at night is now a pleasure.
Mike
brought the same kit and fitted last night (much improved !) however im getting interference on my stereo when the Hids are on, did you get the same problem? if so how did you overcome it.
ta
Keiron
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No, nothing at all in mine. Sounds like you may have a faulty ballast? Is one of them flickering at all?k31ron wrote: ↑Wed Apr 19, 2017 10:22 amHi Mike,Ducklakeview wrote: ↑Sat Apr 08, 2017 9:32 am
These are the kits I bought; http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2X-55W-HID-Xe ... DA1J8MFLuA
I went for those as they don't have the bulky extra block in the wiring.
Beam pattern is EXCELLENT and driving at night is now a pleasure.
Mike
brought the same kit and fitted last night (much improved !) however im getting interference on my stereo when the Hids are on, did you get the same problem? if so how did you overcome it.
ta
Keiron
Mike
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No flicker that I can see, just thinking I did need to cut the positive wire to bulb and then reconnect (to get the connector though hole in bulb holder) wondering if this small breach could be causing the problem.Ducklakeview wrote: ↑Wed Apr 19, 2017 12:16 pmNo, nothing at all in mine. Sounds like you may have a faulty ballast? Is one of them flickering at all?k31ron wrote: ↑Wed Apr 19, 2017 10:22 amDucklakeview wrote: ↑Sat Apr 08, 2017 9:32 am
These are the kits I bought; http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2X-55W-HID-Xe ... DA1J8MFLuA
I went for those as they don't have the bulky extra block in the wiring.
Beam pattern is EXCELLENT and driving at night is now a pleasure.
Mike
Hi Mike,
brought the same kit and fitted last night (much improved !) however im getting interference on my stereo when the Hids are on, did you get the same problem? if so how did you overcome it.
ta
Keiron
Mike
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Possibly, they do fit through but it's tight.
Mike
Mike
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Possibly, they do fit through but it's tight.
Mike
Mike
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Possibly, they do fit through but it's tight.
Mike
Mike