HID help :)

[mazzerati]

i got some HIDs today for my single cluster headlights so they are H4's (hi/lo)

i put them in and they work fine, but the bulb comes with like a metal cover round it.

and ive noticed that there is like a metal deflector like thing inside the headlight.

do i need to remove either of these or just leave them in?

http://www.hids-direct.co.uk/hid-co...s/ultra-h43-hilo-beam-35w-hid-kits-p-260.html

picture two shows the metal surround

thanks

 

[Neo]

Your link shows that they are H4-3 bulbs you have bought, so I believe you leave the metal cover on the bulb.
When you switch to high beam the metal cover is moved by a solenoid to change the beam to high.

Does it mention it in your instructions?

 

[mazzerati]

so you think i need to remove the metal surround that is already in the head light?

cos its touching.

 

[Neo]

Ah I see... You mean the diffuser? Circled in the pic (I know it`s a twin reflector and yours is single).

To be honest I`ve never fitted a Bi-xenon kit but I would imagine that the Bulbs you have are larger than standard to accomodate the integrated cover.

I would say the standard diffuser would`nt be needed anymore.

 

[mazzerati]

im gunna get rid then its only putting strain on the solenoid when its moving which cant be good.

thank you very much

 

[Neo]

No probs, looks like it might be a bit tricky!

 

[mazzerati]

I managed to get the metal bit out just slid through the hole where the bulb goes gunna have to make a little bracket to hold te metal clip that holds the bulb in place!
Investigation ongoing

 

[kidinspace]

I left mine in when fitting my Hi/Lo's... Wasn't touching the bulb so left it alone...


.G.

 

[ben-ducky]

Ah I see... You mean the diffuser? Circled in the pic (I know it`s a twin reflector and yours is single).

To be honest I`ve never fitted a Bi-xenon kit but I would imagine that the Bulbs you have are larger than standard to accomodate the integrated cover.

I would say the standard diffuser would`nt be needed anymore.

i know this is off topic but what sidelights do you have? they look good. very white! thanks

 

[mazzerati]

I left mine in when fitting my Hi/Lo's... Wasn't touching the bulb so left it alone...


.G.

When your hids came did they have there own metal diffuser around them or not?