fitting HID's to a 2001 UK300?
21 October 2013, 01:21 PM
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fitting HID's to a 2001 UK300?
is it as easy as the plug and play kits you can get?
someone said its not so simple with the hella units fitted
any info appreciated.
i need some lights that, err, light up the road lol
cheers!
someone said its not so simple with the hella units fitted
any info appreciated.
i need some lights that, err, light up the road lol
cheers!
21 October 2013, 04:18 PM
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The law as it stands states that "self levelling and headlamp washers, IF FITTED, MUST WORK".
That's all.
But what DOES make aftermarket kits illegal is that the bulbs aren't compatible with the lenses/reflectors, and it can easily be ascertained by checking for the E-Mark.
Fudgey: I'm not up on the Hella units fitted to those cars. Do they have separate dip and main beam?
if so, you'd need TWO kits, or just do the dip and see how you get on with those.
Some tips:
DO buy decent quality, not e-bay specials.
DO get branded ballasts and bulbs if you can.
DD go for 4300K or 5000K ...NO HIGHER, or you will be disappointed. It's a little known fact that the lower the colour temperature, the more usable light it gives. 4300K is daylight, 5000K is a bluish day. OE HID systems ALL use 4300K.
DO NOT rely on it being plug and play. Some kits are, many aren't.
DO NOT moan if PC Plod tells you to take them off, or fines you
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21 October 2013, 06:14 PM
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Something like this would be legal? http://www.ebay.com/itm/4X6-H6054-PROJECTOR-LENS-CLEAR-HEADLIGHT-4300K-H4-HID-LOW-BEAM-SLIM-BALLAST-KITS-/190884729918?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3ASubaru&hash=item2c719dd43e&vxp=mtr
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21 October 2013, 08:56 PM
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Ace, will have a look. Cheers mate
Not arsed about that really, not that hard to change back for mot time, plus if said mot'er will pass a decat, im sure they wont look too closely at the headlamps.
I cant find any less than 6000k 35w ones in h7 bud.
As for not plug and play, thats not really amproblem either as i do electronics so have all the kit i need at work.
Thanks for the replys tho
Sorry, but that's a myth.
The law as it stands states that "self levelling and headlamp washers, IF FITTED, MUST WORK".
That's all.
But what DOES make aftermarket kits illegal is that the bulbs aren't compatible with the lenses/reflectors, and it can easily be ascertained by checking for the E-Mark.
Fudgey: I'm not up on the Hella units fitted to those cars. Do they have separate dip and main beam?
if so, you'd need TWO kits, or just do the dip and see how you get on with those.
Some tips:
DO buy decent quality, not e-bay specials.
DO get branded ballasts and bulbs if you can.
DD go for 4300K or 5000K ...NO HIGHER, or you will be disappointed. It's a little known fact that the lower the colour temperature, the more usable light it gives. 4300K is daylight, 5000K is a bluish day. OE HID systems ALL use 4300K.
DO NOT rely on it being plug and play. Some kits are, many aren't.
DO NOT moan if PC Plod tells you to take them off, or fines you
The law as it stands states that "self levelling and headlamp washers, IF FITTED, MUST WORK".
That's all.
But what DOES make aftermarket kits illegal is that the bulbs aren't compatible with the lenses/reflectors, and it can easily be ascertained by checking for the E-Mark.
Fudgey: I'm not up on the Hella units fitted to those cars. Do they have separate dip and main beam?
if so, you'd need TWO kits, or just do the dip and see how you get on with those.
Some tips:
DO buy decent quality, not e-bay specials.
DO get branded ballasts and bulbs if you can.
DD go for 4300K or 5000K ...NO HIGHER, or you will be disappointed. It's a little known fact that the lower the colour temperature, the more usable light it gives. 4300K is daylight, 5000K is a bluish day. OE HID systems ALL use 4300K.
DO NOT rely on it being plug and play. Some kits are, many aren't.
DO NOT moan if PC Plod tells you to take them off, or fines you
As for not plug and play, thats not really amproblem either as i do electronics so have all the kit i need at work.
Thanks for the replys tho
21 October 2013, 09:51 PM
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Ace, will have a look. Cheers mate
Not arsed about that really, not that hard to change back for mot time, plus if said mot'er will pass a decat, im sure they wont look too closely at the headlamps.
I cant find any less than 6000k 35w ones in h7 bud.
As for not plug and play, thats not really amproblem either as i do electronics so have all the kit i need at work.
Thanks for the replys tho
Not arsed about that really, not that hard to change back for mot time, plus if said mot'er will pass a decat, im sure they wont look too closely at the headlamps.
I cant find any less than 6000k 35w ones in h7 bud.
As for not plug and play, thats not really amproblem either as i do electronics so have all the kit i need at work.
Thanks for the replys tho
I fitted Super Brilliant (waited for a BOGOF) bulbs to my Classic with crystal lenses, way better than the previous HID kit which I ditched after a few months.
My old Bugeye wagon and saloon had the Prodrive UK 300 lamps and they where woeful. Again fitted the better bulbs and Bob's your cross dressing aunty.
21 October 2013, 09:52 PM
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Something like this would be legal? http://www.ebay.com/itm/4X6-H6054-PR...9dd43e&vxp=mtr
$125 postage!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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21 October 2013, 10:09 PM
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True about the beam pattern i guess.
I fitted supposedly decent bulbs to my old puma that had projector lamps, made little difference except to my wallet lol. Even on full beam my mates clio 182 had brighter lamps on dipped!
Hmm, will have a think.
I fitted supposedly decent bulbs to my old puma that had projector lamps, made little difference except to my wallet lol. Even on full beam my mates clio 182 had brighter lamps on dipped!
Hmm, will have a think.
21 October 2013, 11:22 PM
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The difference between the standard headlamps (with or without uprated bulbs) and an HID kit is like night and day - once fitted you'd never go back.
Having fitted some to my old WRX with STI projector lamps, I converted my blob lamps over without a second thought; get an alignment done on the lights and jobs a good un; they flew through MOT no problem at all. 4300k all the way like Alcazar said.
I bought mine from Aztec Performance; there are cheaper kits but tbh the newer Aztec kit is really good and so I just went back as I'd bought from them before.
I'd advise you spend your money on an HID kit rather than bulbs which won't deliver what you're after.
I've run two sets now over the last 5 years and never been pulled for them once.
Having fitted some to my old WRX with STI projector lamps, I converted my blob lamps over without a second thought; get an alignment done on the lights and jobs a good un; they flew through MOT no problem at all. 4300k all the way like Alcazar said.
I bought mine from Aztec Performance; there are cheaper kits but tbh the newer Aztec kit is really good and so I just went back as I'd bought from them before.
I'd advise you spend your money on an HID kit rather than bulbs which won't deliver what you're after.
I've run two sets now over the last 5 years and never been pulled for them once.
22 October 2013, 07:55 AM
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Cheers mate, for the price of the kit, i have spent that on 'top of the range' bulbs before and not been impressed so gonna try a HID kit.
do you know if a canbus system is needed?
and how long did it take to fit yours mate, i found your how-to and it looks pretty straight forwardD:
do you know if a canbus system is needed?
and how long did it take to fit yours mate, i found your how-to and it looks pretty straight forward
D:
23 October 2013, 07:01 AM
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Cheers mate, for the price of the kit, i have spent that on 'top of the range' bulbs before and not been impressed so gonna try a HID kit.
do you know if a canbus system is needed?
and how long did it take to fit yours mate, i found your how-to and it looks pretty straight forwardD:
do you know if a canbus system is needed?
and how long did it take to fit yours mate, i found your how-to and it looks pretty straight forward
D:.No canbus like the man said
23 October 2013, 08:59 AM
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cheers lads, ordered last a night a set from xenons online, was about £54 inc delivery.
after reading reviews of the cheaper ebay kits i thought id best avoid - although plenty of people have no problems.
will see what they are like when fitted i guess!
so cheers again all
after reading reviews of the cheaper ebay kits i thought id best avoid - although plenty of people have no problems.
will see what they are like when fitted i guess!
so cheers again all
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The difference between the standard headlamps (with or without uprated bulbs) and an HID kit is like night and day - once fitted you'd never go back.
Having fitted some to my old WRX with STI projector lamps, I converted my blob lamps over without a second thought; get an alignment done on the lights and jobs a good un; they flew through MOT no problem at all. 4300k all the way like Alcazar said.
I bought mine from Aztec Performance; there are cheaper kits but tbh the newer Aztec kit is really good and so I just went back as I'd bought from them before.
I'd advise you spend your money on an HID kit rather than bulbs which won't deliver what you're after.
I've run two sets now over the last 5 years and never been pulled for them once.
Having fitted some to my old WRX with STI projector lamps, I converted my blob lamps over without a second thought; get an alignment done on the lights and jobs a good un; they flew through MOT no problem at all. 4300k all the way like Alcazar said.
I bought mine from Aztec Performance; there are cheaper kits but tbh the newer Aztec kit is really good and so I just went back as I'd bought from them before.
I'd advise you spend your money on an HID kit rather than bulbs which won't deliver what you're after.
I've run two sets now over the last 5 years and never been pulled for them once.
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well, the kit arrived earlier and i have tested they work, and they do - they are fooking bright lol
they look very easy to fit, so ill try and have a go at fitting them later
they look very easy to fit, so ill try and have a go at fitting them later
25 October 2013, 02:37 PM
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It should be law that all cars should now be fitted with HID's. I drove my mums Passat the other day, it was lethal down a country lane, like candles mounted to the bumper.
Yep I agree with Mr Noisy, no bulb ever gets close to a HID, and I tried so many in my younger years
Yep I agree with Mr Noisy, no bulb ever gets close to a HID, and I tried so many in my younger years
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All fitted with no issues regarding the hid's. ot been out in the car yet to test them properly so will report back once i have.
I also got some led side light bulbs, but they are push in ones, not bayonet so dont fit lol. It looks a bit odd with yellow sides and white dipped so ill get some sides that do fit.
The only other issues i had were the screws holding the front of the light unit in all sheared off when undoing them, even after a blast of wd40... And i think the car has had a light knock as the ball joint part of the o/s lamp was still attached to the socket when i removed the unit, and covered in glue lol.
So i used a **** load of mitremate and activator to glue it back on and it seems ok, but i also for silly reason pushed the lens part of the light when refitting and it went crunch... And is now a bit wobbly, so ill have to take it back out and get the super glue out again....
So, xenons online is the place to get them from. Cant fault the kit all. Took about an hour to fit all in i guess with the messing about
I also got some led side light bulbs, but they are push in ones, not bayonet so dont fit lol. It looks a bit odd with yellow sides and white dipped so ill get some sides that do fit.
The only other issues i had were the screws holding the front of the light unit in all sheared off when undoing them, even after a blast of wd40... And i think the car has had a light knock as the ball joint part of the o/s lamp was still attached to the socket when i removed the unit, and covered in glue lol.
So i used a **** load of mitremate and activator to glue it back on and it seems ok, but i also for silly reason pushed the lens part of the light when refitting and it went crunch... And is now a bit wobbly, so ill have to take it back out and get the super glue out again....
So, xenons online is the place to get them from. Cant fault the kit all. Took about an hour to fit all in i guess with the messing about
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Well, upon my drive to work today... it was lightish as the clocks changed lol so cant tell how good they are in the dark yet....
BUT
i did notice tht when i turned on the lights.... the radio reception went to ****
lights off = radio is fine
lights on = radio is poo
there was a H4 3 pin connector that the pins were a bit green on, so ill clean them up to see if it makes any difference...
BUT
i did notice tht when i turned on the lights.... the radio reception went to ****
lights off = radio is fine
lights on = radio is poo
there was a H4 3 pin connector that the pins were a bit green on, so ill clean them up to see if it makes any difference...
28 October 2013, 11:46 AM
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Might be a dodgy ballast.
If it continues, unplug each ballast, in turn, from the power supply, (NOT the thick lead to the bulb), and see if it makes any difference. If it does on one and not the other, get them to change it.
If it's both of them-mail to them might produce a solution....if it's the ballasts, you can't be the only one with that problem?
If it continues, unplug each ballast, in turn, from the power supply, (NOT the thick lead to the bulb), and see if it makes any difference. If it does on one and not the other, get them to change it.
If it's both of them-mail to them might produce a solution....if it's the ballasts, you can't be the only one with that problem?