Leon/Toledo HID Headlamp Guide/FAQ

[UncleFester]

I'm not sure I want to disclose that information, Pat.

They're wired up and working, but not on the car yet. I'm waiting for a part to arrive so I can do that and the lights while the bumper is off.

And I think I should get some more sealant on them. I used black sanitary silicon, what did you use?

And on top of this, I'm not sure they'll end up on the car. Sine December I've lurked around at seat-leon.de and Patrick/schmpa on there has some new lights I wanna try, but not sure about the HID compability. Now our master Donald (RobDon) has bought a set, so I'm waiting for his verdict.

But good thing is, I probably now know how I should HID them.

Are tbese the 'smoked' non projector lights with angel eyes?

 

[v-g]

Are tbese the 'smoked' non projector lights with angel eyes?

The new ones are pretty much the same as the old ones. Better halos and electric adjustment using the original motor.

Could you answer my sealant question?

Now we're going OT here.

 

[UncleFester]

Flexible sealant is best - would be interested to see the new lights although i'm still doing the dual projector thing

 

[v-g]

Flexible sealant is best - would be interested to see the new lights although i'm still doing the dual projector thing

Sanitary silicon is flexible, but not as bloody sticky as the goo they used when they made it.

Yeah, how's those coming along? (Better move over to your thread.)

 

[xd-data-ii]

For the passenger side HID ballast I put mine using the double sticky backed pad on the bottom of the encasing for the lights (not inside the bulb access cover of course). The cover you first take off then covers it. Fits perfect.
I am just wondering why noone else seems to have done this and are having issues finding somewhere for it.
Any problems i am not realising by putting the ballast there?

 

[dmmsta]

For the passenger side HID ballast I put mine using the double sticky backed pad on the bottom of the encasing for the lights (not inside the bulb access cover of course). The cover you first take off then covers it. Fits perfect.
I am just wondering why noone else seems to have done this and are having issues finding somewhere for it.
Any problems i am not realising by putting the ballast there?

To quote Michael Jackson .. "You are not alone"

Thats were I put both of mine (hi/low beam's done).

Does make sense as the space there is almost designed for them. I used No More Nails to fix mine, and all is good 14months later!

 

[elliott87]

whats involved to fit hids exactly? does the headlight units need to be removed? bumper removed to get them out? or what?

 

[UncleFester]

HIDS can be fitted without remving the bumper or the headlight units

 

[elliott87]

so i take it the plastic backs come off easy enough to drill?

 

[UncleFester]

so i take it the plastic backs come off easy enough to drill?

2 clips each one and easy to drill

 

[elliott87]

gonna order some hids right now then

 

[elliott87]

6k hids ordered and bright led sidelights woop woop

 

[synchro]

hey
which colour/grade of HID would u recommend?
i want to minimize the blinding of cars as much as possible

thanks
ed

 

[dmmsta]

I've run 4300K & 5000K. The 4300K are almost the same colour as std bulbs, just brighter. The 5000K bulbs have a nice crisp white colour, without being overly blue.

 

[LEE69]

I used to use 8000k but they gave off a blue tinge to road signs and the like, so i changed to 6000k recently, far whiter, with hardly any blue at all.

 

[dmmsta]

I wasn't keen on 6000k, thought they were still too blue...but it is individual preference.

I know it sounds silly, but there was a big difference between 5000k & 6000k

 

[blighty]

Are they easy to fit?

Dead easy! It took me about 45minutes (30 for first side and 15mins second side!) and I am no mechanic! It's all pretty self explanatory once you see the kit. Just make sure you have a drill and a 25mm screw bit (wood spade bit prob do fine). Always always test the kit before you install it so you don't have to take them apart if there is a fault!

Do the kits come with some sort of template as to where to cut the hole required?

 

[LEE69]

No, just cut it in-line with the dipped bulb you are replacing, although someone did cut that rubber seal off, and made a tiny cut out for the wires to go to the ballast, rather than have a 25mm hole

 

[blighty]

No, just cut it in-line with the dipped bulb you are replacing,

Sorry i maybe being a little dumb here but how can you line up where the existing bulb is if the cover is on with no access to see where the bulb is in relation to where the centre of the whole needs to be cut?

Im just a little concerned that i'll cut in the wrong place, and leave a gaping whole somewhere it shouldnt be! lol! knowing my luck!

Sorry!

Darren

 

[LEE69]

Line it up by eye, you have to twke the cover off to drill it anyway