Paul372 Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 hi i want to get hid light kit but what size bulbs do i need for driving beam full beam cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 See this FAQ: http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=142251 If you're fitting a HID kit you won't need to do any lug trimming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul372 Posted August 18, 2008 Author Share Posted August 18, 2008 cheers mate so its 9005 hb3 for driving deam and full beam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 cheers mate so its 9005 hb3 for driving deam and full beam Yes if you have the J-spec headlights fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babe Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Mother's buying me HID kit for my birthday - need to know if our bulbs are H7 or H4... anyone know? Tried a search but nothing came up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 What headlights do you have J-spec? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babe Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Yeah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 9005 hb3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babe Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 9005 hb3 Erm... I know I'm blonde, but is that H4 or H7? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Erm... I know I'm blonde, but is that H4 or H7? Its neither. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babe Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Its neither. Nuts... they said they'd be one or the other! Gotta teach now - sort it out later! Thanks Rob xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Sorry, I'm being an idiot... just to run through this again So my car is JSpec and I went into Halfrauds yesterday, flicked through their book and came out with 9006, but the lugs were too big and it wouldn't fit, so I returned it and thought I'd check what you lot thought. I should buy 9005? - and non-J spec fitting is OK? Will I have to trim the lugs? and if so what do people use to go that? Knowing me I'll smash the bulb... Incidentally the bulb I pulled out looks original!? Toyota bulbs have a 12 year lifespan!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=142251 If you have J-spec headlights fitted, you need 9005 in low and high beam, on the low beam you will need to trim the lug where the bulb connects to the harness, (you'll see what I mean when you try to connect the bulb to the harness). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Thanks Nic when you say 'harness'...? the plastic bits where it screws in or the connector? sorry.... What's the crack with HIDs? I take it they're more work than just putting bulbs in? I searched but there is that much on them I lost the will to live Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Thanks Nic when you say 'harness'...? the plastic bits where it screws in or the connector? sorry.... What's the crack with HIDs? I take it they're more work than just putting bulbs in? I searched but there is that much on them I lost the will to live Where it plugs into the wiring harness, ie where the eletrickery lights the bulb. The 3 tabs where it locates into the headlight are slightly different, but you'll be able to get them to fit without modifying. HID's are very easy to fit, there is just a ballast pack between the wiring harness and the bulb. The ballast pack is the metal box shown here. http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/425/hidenoncombpicvp7.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 OK, HIDs now. Are there set places in the engine bay to mount the ballast bits? or is everyone fashioning their own brackets and the like? So the connecting into the existing bulb plugs, into the ballast, requires no modification? and that's the only connection it has? no connection to the battery or whatever? Should we do an infomercial on HIDs and I'll be the stupid sceptical guy? when they work I'll do the big, 'why thats amazing, I can see much better when I drive!' We could get Christmas jumpers to wear, it'll be amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 The HID kits just plug straight in 5 minute job to fit. You mount the ballasts wherever there is room, mine where just cable tied to each inner wing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 ..and the price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 What is it with people and bulbs? When I needed some for my J-Spec I just picked up the correct bulb and it went in without a problem. No filing, no lug trimming, nothing. Weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 What is it with people and bulbs? When I needed some for my J-Spec I just picked up the correct bulb and it went in without a problem. No filing, no lug trimming, nothing. Weird. I was sort of hoping that would be the case.... I'll get some 9005's from Halfrauds and see how it goes. Stay tuned. Nic's tempted me with pictures of electrical equipment now Dam, his pimping ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 FWIW I got some Ring Automotive Xenon Plus bulbs. H5 or something as stamped onto the headlight 'glass'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizzle Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 DO NOT BUY FROM HALFORDS!!! its a joke they were £20 each, i've jus ordered some Ring xenon's aswell £25 the pair at 60% brighter, they do do a new 90% but not in the HB3 9005 fitment.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 OK, still have a problem - I'm driving around with one headlight like a complete pikey. I've so far tried 9006 and 9005 bulbs (yes, from Halfords) and neither fit. I can't seem to find this 'J' fitting thing anywhere - anyone got a link? I'm going to get a HID kit from Mr Knight-Racer when they have stock in, but I obviously need a bulb nowish. Martin - have you got a link to the ones you got please mate? Do I have to trim the lugs on these things? surely there must be a bulb I can just plug in?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 The J ones are Jap only IIRC. You will have to trim the lugs around the edges to fit them. Doesn't take long though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 what did you use to trim them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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