Quick Update 
6000k HID's on order for the Main Beam. Going to order Full Beam and Fogs soon too
6000k HID's on order for the Main Beam. Going to order Full Beam and Fogs soon too
They are better than OEM bulbs, certainly been the case in previous cars I've owned. They make you faster as people can see you sooner, moving out of the way earlier and therefore less time in your way slowing you down lol
lol
Well, they've arrived, just got to figure out how to install them. Me + Electrics = Disaster (usually). Spannering and Hammering, not a problem. Dark Magicks known as Electrics are something I don't get on with. Fogs and High Beam to follow when I can be bothered Got to shift this Flu, Chest and Sinus Infection first
Got to shift this Flu, Chest and Sinus Infection first 
Were did you order the hid from I want a pair but dont want rubbish ones which I see popping round them one's were the beam is to skattered around .
I got them from a Group Buy from another Forum. To stop the scatter in OEM lights you need a H7R Bulb as it's got a bit additional material on it to prevent the spill. I've not bothered with them and have gone for H7's, if they turn out to be pants I'll get some H7R bulbs instead. The Ballasts are really slim as well which is helpful. I'll get some pictures up soon.
You'll need the H7R ones as they have a 'shielded' bit around the bottom of the bulb, meant to deflect light up towards the inside of the light then back down on to the road, giving a better beam pattern..... here endeth the lesson.
And Ape, HID's are easy peasy so don't worry.... the hardest part is mounting the ballasts.
Need a hand, give me a shout and i'll see if i can help you verbally.
Cheers bud, I've had a look at the H7R's compared to normal H7's and there didn't seem to be much difference, if the output is poor I'll get some H7R's and try those, cheers for the heads up.
Ballast Mounting shouldn't be too much bother, they're about as thick as an iPhone, and 2/3rds the size, I've got screws, double sided tape and cable ties so it's just a case of choosing where and picking my weapon
Ballast Mounting shouldn't be too much bother, they're about as thick as an iPhone, and 2/3rds the size, I've got screws, double sided tape and cable ties so it's just a case of choosing where and picking my weapon
Dont use just the tape on its own. Mine fell off and ended up further down in the engine bay. Cable ties do the job well though!
Great looking car mate!
Great looking car mate!
All fitted, damn that was too easy. The last set I fitted a couple of years ago required wire splicing, routing, all sorts. This was just a plug and play, managed it without drilling the lens covers out or any messing. Secured one ballast under the headlight unit itself, and the other is on the side of the battery cover. Simple
Next up, fog lights I think
Next up, fog lights I think
I went for 6000k as it's a White light rather than blue or yellow, I've seen 8000k lights and theyre not as bright and quite fatiguing too. The lower the number the yellower they are. 4000k for instance is quite yellow, almost like halogen
I'll check out the pattern later if I'm feeling up to it. Not been well recently and even 20minutes fitting these has left me exhausted. Not fun.
The ballasts are so small, it's great how these things have come along since I first bought a set
The ballasts are so small, it's great how these things have come along since I first bought a set
Glad to see you got on alright chap, nice one! Get some pics up so we can inspect your handiwork.... and you can show off too.
Aye I will do once it's been cleaned, which may not be today. The Light ouput is brilliant, so much better than standard. Need to get the Full Beam sorted too now. It's like having your own bit of daylight in front of the car
Plan for the weekend:
Sort out intermittent ABS fault (which also turns off the traction control). Got a faulty sensor on the nearside front wheel, although I think it's the wiring rather than the sensor.
Fit Polybushes
Clean inside and out, underneath, arches etc
Take Pictures
Collect spare (uncut) foglight grill that I won for £1.04 on ebay!
Buy brake setup
Sort out intermittent ABS fault (which also turns off the traction control). Got a faulty sensor on the nearside front wheel, although I think it's the wiring rather than the sensor.
Fit Polybushes
Clean inside and out, underneath, arches etc
Take Pictures
Collect spare (uncut) foglight grill that I won for £1.04 on ebay!
Buy brake setup
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