Abz Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Dear All, I have been search through the forum regarding some HID's threads & the only recently one which I could find regarding some HID group buys were this one, though I thought I'd post a thread in case anyone have other recommendations? Might be useful for anyone searching this topic too. http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?220677-Xenon-HID-Conversion-Kits&highlight=HID So anyone have any recommendations? I have facelift headlights so assume I'll be looking at H3 for the dipped beam? Ideally looking at 6k, also how well are the HID's through the plastic headlights? I previously had Glass lights & they were very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 I've got 6000K in mine mate, with plastic facelifts. Very good. I've also put them in the fog light positions, work very well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy James Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Had an mot done couple weeks ago and was told that they are becoming illegal as of next year. Only case in which they are going to be legal is if you have self levelling headlights apparently. Just what I was told because I had some ordered through the same person that did the mot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Aye, they been saying that for a long time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 E4 & ISO-9001:2000 Approved http://www.vvme.com/search-result?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_options=1&in_cat=141&zenid=21puq5s4s35in7o9ksci6lnkillljjqr&option_7=-1&option_1=11&option_30=-1&option_31=-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 I've got bad condensation in one lense at the minute (recurring problem at this time of year that should be sorted when I put the clear lenses in). I've found that the illumination of the road with ordinary bulbs (which is pretty poor in the first place) suffered badly when the lense was yellowed or suffering from condensation, but since fitting the hid's it's not really an issue any more as the illumination is so much brighter/better. I've facelift lights and bought 6000k's from the group buy on here through Noz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 I would also highly recommend Osram Nightbreaker bulbs, if anybody does not want to go the HID route and stay MOT friendly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 How much roughly Carlo? My MOT's in January, I might be looking for a replacement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 (edited) How much roughly Carlo? My MOT's in January, I might be looking for a replacement! They are only about 25 gpb for a twin pack but the difference between them and normal bulbs is night and day, you get the 501 bulbs free too and delivery! http://www.powerbulbs.com/product_detail.asp?prod=111 90% more light than a standard OE bulb Up to 35m longer beam Up to 10% whiter light Up to 50% longer service life (compared to first generation Nightbreaker) Sold in a pack of two bulbs Fully road legal in Europe UV friendly - will not damage plastic lenses 12v 60/55w Edited October 6, 2011 by Jellybean (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 I've put these in my mainbeams http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-Bulbs-9005-HB3-102-LED-SMD-White-Fog-Light-12V-/220868782586?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item336cce29fa I bought them out of curiosity, but worked pretty well! So I kept them in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Had an mot done couple weeks ago and was told that they are becoming illegal as of next year. Only case in which they are going to be legal is if you have self levelling headlights apparently. Just what I was told because I had some ordered through the same person that did the mot. Quite right too. Aftermarket HID kits are quite often dangerously-fitted and so totally blinding to on-coming motorists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 I've put these in my mainbeams http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-Bulbs-9005-HB3-102-LED-SMD-White-Fog-Light-12V-/220868782586?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item336cce29fa I bought them out of curiosity, but worked pretty well! So I kept them in. Anytime I get LED off Ebay; I find they only last a few weeks/days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Anytime I get LED off Ebay; I find they only last a few weeks/days Had mine in for almost 2 years now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 got mine from knight racer, 6000k ones, but thinking of changing to 4000k ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Had mine in for almost 2 years now. Everybody says that, mine just dont last; I also tried philps ones for 34 gbp and the winter killed them! I use them in both cars (supra ans Micra) its not the car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littler Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 I agree with the LED buys on eBay, but then came across one seller that sold SMD LED's for about £4 (will try and find the link) they have been in 2 of our cars for at least 18 months! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 I agree with the LED buys on eBay, but then came across one seller that sold SMD LED's for about £4 (will try and find the link) they have been in 2 of our cars for at least 18 months! Ones I have now are in the Supra a few weeks (off Irish guy but $$) but I only use it the weekends and now dont turn on the daytime lights; maybe I just got a bad batch from Hong Kong But the LEDS behind the Dash are all gone now but the petrol guage; just fed up pulling it apart and having to take out the head lamps to change the bulbs over and over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littler Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Ones I have now are in the Supra a few weeks (off Irish guy but $$) but I only use it the weekends and now dont turn on the daytime lights; maybe I just got a bad batch from Hong Kong But the LEDS behind the Dash are all gone now but the petrol guage; just fed up pulling it apart and having to take out the head lamps to change the bulbs over and over Taking the lights out all the time is a bit annoying lol I'm in talks with Heckler to get my dash sorted, but I'm undecided on the HID's or not, has anyone got any pics of the 4000k or 6000k for a comparison?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 here you go- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littler Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 here you go- [ATTACH=CONFIG]140110[/ATTACH] Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Abz Posted October 6, 2011 Author Share Posted October 6, 2011 Thank you all for the informative replies Though could people post links to some recommended products (Apart from who have kindly done so). Just thought it would be good to keep them in this thread. I've put these in my mainbeams http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-Bulbs-9005-HB3-102-LED-SMD-White-Fog-Light-12V-/220868782586?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item336cce29fa I bought them out of curiosity, but worked pretty well! So I kept them in. Johnny when you say the main beam, I assume you mean the ones which you use to flash people with? In so, very I'll be getting them as they seem perfect for the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted October 6, 2011 Author Share Posted October 6, 2011 Anyone know if this is any good? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/XENON-HID-CONVERSION-KIT-9006-TOYOTA-SUPRA-90-97-/300532299712?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item45f91ef7c0#ht_3168wt_936 Edit - Just noticed it says H4 (I assume that I need H3) so it will no use for a facelift headlight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 You know my views on HIDs abz. Do it right the first time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iky Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 I've got 6000K in mine mate, with plastic facelifts. Very good. I've also put them in the fog light positions, work very well! Same here, well worth it for some nightime country road driving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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