Hid Zenon Kit fitted <MK1 LCR>

[richellis]

I fitted my 6k today and they seam to light up to the right more than normal do they need aligning. Is it easy to knock the lights out while doing it?

 

[Markyboyt]

I fitted my 6k today and they seam to light up to the right more than normal do they need aligning. Is it easy to knock the lights out while doing it?

I would definitely advise getting the beams set correctly when fitting these kits, it may be that it was out before but this has highlighted it, either way these kits are fitting a potentially dazzling light to a unit not designed for it so its best to ensure that all is where it should be and minimise your chance of getting hassled.

 

[CupraR_Lad]

I fitted my 6k today and they seam to light up to the right more than normal do they need aligning. Is it easy to knock the lights out while doing it?

When I fitted mine I had no problem with the lights,so maybe you have knocked yours!like Markyboyt said get the beams set correctly and you should be on your way!!

 

[richellis]

Thanks I will have a look tomorrow to check they are in right. How much should I pay for adjustment???

 

[Markyboyt]

Thanks I will have a look tomorrow to check they are in right. How much should I pay for adjustment???

I've never been anywhere to have it done but i'd say not a great deal, its like a 5-10 min job max

 

[cupra.rich]

Thanks I will have a look tomorrow to check they are in right. How much should I pay for adjustment???

i gave them a tenner to adust mine on my bmw but that was only because they were really busy on that day and they are very good to me on MOT day!!
sono more than a tenner i would say.

 

[gazzaharwood]

hello what colour bulbs did you go for cupra r

 

[gazzaharwood]

hello can anyone tell me if the 8000k ones are e-legal

 

[DannyC87]

no after market hids are legal or illegal, it is a bit grey area; however you are more likely to get attention from the police with bluer lights. I had 6000k to start with and then moved to 4300k after finding 6000k too blue.

 

[gazzaharwood]

is the 4300 much brighter then the standad ones? thanx also where did u get them m8

 

[DannyC87]

4300k are the whitest of the range, but also the brightest; they don't really have and blue to them, but are f.ing bright! 6000k are slightly less bright, but do look very good at the same time; still 100% better than standard lights. I got mine off ebay; have used a couple of different sellers and they've all been much the same tbh!

 

[gazzaharwood]

i am fitted the 4300k best buy ever they are great thanx

 

[Faisal]

i went for the 6000k ones. slight blue tint,no bother with the police

 

[SkimpyWan]

Hi,

Thanks for the heads-up on the HID's. I'm still unsure which kit (4, 6, 8 or 10) to fit?

I also wanted to know how long the lamps last and does it loose brightness if they're on for hours, as now we're coming into winter and my commute home from work can sometimes take over 4-5 hours, I don't want there to be any fade.

Any advice would be appreciated

Skimpywan

 

[turbo009]

I would go for the 6K Or the 8 No higher then 8 tho,cos will be asking for blue lights pulling you

 

[LEE69]

Hi,

Thanks for the heads-up on the HID's. I'm still unsure which kit (4, 6, 8 or 10) to fit?

I also wanted to know how long the lamps last and does it loose brightness if they're on for hours, as now we're coming into winter and my commute home from work can sometimes take over 4-5 hours, I don't want there to be any fade.

Any advise would be appreciated

Skimpywan

Pictures in my sig of 8k 6k and 4.3k which I'm sticking with

 

[SkimpyWan]

Thanks for that. I am not TOO fussed about the blue effect (not the rozzers the effect of the lamps) I just want superere visibility. So, would you go for 6 or 8 and is there any fade when they're on for hours of switching between main and head lights (as I never drive with side lights only)?

 

[Amjad]

No, HIDs shouldn't fade with time over a journey. You do need to keep an eye on the headlamps though, dirt can reduce the output and scatter the light so just give your headlamps a wipe now and then

 

[LEE69]

Thanks for that. I am not TOO fussed about the blue effect (not the rozzers the effect of the lamps) I just want superere visibility. So, would you go for 6 or 8 and is there any fade when they're on for hours of switching between main and head lights (as I never drive with side lights only)?

4.3 give of the best light imho but if you want a tinge of blue go for 6k.
I'm not sure you would use main beam when you have hids, but i have never noticed any fade.

 

[Markyboyt]

Thanks for that. I am not TOO fussed about the blue effect (not the rozzers the effect of the lamps) I just want superere visibility. So, would you go for 6 or 8 and is there any fade when they're on for hours of switching between main and head lights (as I never drive with side lights only)?

When you switch to main beam, your dipped remain on so the HID's would remain on with main beam. I have 6000K HID's in my dipped beam and find them just right but had to change to a whiter main beam because it annoyed me. HID's don't work particuarly well in a seperate main beam due to the constant on and off of main beam.

Light output wise, the highest light output is actually 4300K ones and it drops as you go up the scale. As LEE69 says, check out his pics for comparison of the 3 main options.