Guest Garfy Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 ok guys, this isn't helping me decide which ones to get, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdzC Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 ok guys, this isn't helping me decide which ones to get, lol. I've got 4300k and they are fantastic. Definitely my reccomendation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Black Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 4300k or 6000k, you can't go wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Garfy Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 I think I'll go for the 4300k then, as I dont really want the blue light, just want good lights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Garfy Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 another quick question, what bulb type is the dipped beam? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethr Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 I only want dipped anyway, as I've heard that they take a while to switch on, so not much good for flashing really.Just curious about this...... I have 2 J-spec cars -- Soarer and Aristo -- and the headlamp flasher on both switches both dip and main. Is it the same on the J-spec Supra? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdzC Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Just curious about this...... I have 2 J-spec cars -- Soarer and Aristo -- and the headlamp flasher on both switches both dip and main. Is it the same on the J-spec Supra? Yes it's the same on mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 I think I'll go for the 4300k then, as I dont really want the blue light, just want good lights. Good choice Just one thing... where are you going to get them from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosmic Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 another quick question, what bulb type is the dipped beam? 9005 (HB3) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 I'd avoid the cheap Chinese made kits, the quality can be a bit hit or miss. I supply a good quality Korean made kit, drop me a pm if you'd like details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 9005 (HB3) J-spec Headlights Dipped Beam - 9005/HB3 UK Spec Headlights Dipped Beam - 9006/HB4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra steveo Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 i got some 6K but if i were to do it again i would get the 8K ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Garfy Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 i got some 6K but if i were to do it again i would get the 8K ones aren't they more blue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 aren't they more blue? I think that the higher the Kelvin the darker the colour, ie purple is 8-10,000K. I think 4200-4300K would be perfect IMO. 6000K is getting on for blue for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuohy Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 I got the kit from VisionBulbs in May last year, and it has provided no problems at all... was even able to fit it myself (with very limited knowledge of such things ) No problems with police or MOT either... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 I got the kit from VisionBulbs in May last year, and it has provided no problems at all... was even able to fit it myself (with very limited knowledge of such things ) No problems with police or MOT either... Did you pay much on import duty etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuohy Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Nope, as they marked the package as a bulb sample kit with a value of about 1USD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Excellent. I went for the 4300K 9006 (UK headlamps) at £83.21 (free delivery at the moment) delivered from US. Just hope I can fit them easily! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Garfy Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Excellent. I went for the 4300K 9006 (UK headlamps) at £83.21 (free delivery at the moment) delivered from US. Just hope I can fit them easily! I've decided to just fit new bulbs for the time being, let me know how you get on with them though mate, either that or I could give you a hand to fit them if you like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 I've decided to just fit new bulbs for the time being, let me know how you get on with them though mate, either that or I could give you a hand to fit them if you like? Thanks for the offer Garfy. I may hold you to that! I'm so looking forward to seeing the difference. I'm pretty sure you will be convinced too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 The HIDs turned up today, so I'm hopefully going to get them put on (with Garfy's help) on saturday. As these are the 4300K version, I will post pics of the difference to standard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermit Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Who wrote that? It's not an official DFT document, is it? At first glance it looks like a quote from the Road traffic Act but it's actually not at all. Is it not just a post or email somebody wrote? It sounds like a rephrasing of this note: http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/roadsafety/drs/hidheadlamps Bottom line in practice though seems to be that if your headlights are aligned ok, HIDs won't attract unwanted attention from the law. I'd like to think that any clampdown on defects would first target (IMO more serious) defects like poor alignment/blown bulbs/high beam always on etc., but HIDs would be an easy target Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethr Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 ...I'd like to think that any clampdown on defects would first target (IMO more serious) defects like poor alignment/blown bulbs/high beam always on etc... Yeah, there are plenty of those driving about, especially on 'foreign' registered cars Very dangerous IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris burford Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 And this from the Phillips Bulb site:- Note “Please note that Xenon light can only be fitted by a professional car dealer. To comply with European legal requirements Xenon light can only be fitted to your car in combination with an “automatic leveling device” and a headlamp windshield cleaning system”. To find out more, please consult our FAQ section.” Yayyy i knew there was a good reason for leaving the dildos on my do-luck front now i know it. lol:D;) Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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