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HID Hell


paul_y3k

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I've just bought a HID (6K) kit from xenon direct via ebay. I've seen a few other people that have used them and were chuffed with the results so i thought why not and ordered a set.

the bulb size I ordered was 9006 - which is the same size as those that are in the car at the moment (jspec TT aerotop).

The kit looks great, but I just cannot get the bulb to position correcty.

I'm sat here now, the front light out on the table, and I'm struggling. Should I start shaving the tabs and the mount to get it to fit, or push it harder ? Have I dropped a clanger and bought the wrong kit ?

 

Help guys ! pleaaase. and if anyone is in ipswich that wants a cup of tea and to give me a hand please do !

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ok so why do the 9006 that are in there now fit fine. ?

do i have to admit defeat or can I modify the tabs to get to fit then ?

 

I cant understand why the 9006 bulbs you have fit, maybe they have been shaved around the collar? edit: oh if they are 9006J then they should fit, although Jpn only as posted above!

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The reason they wont fit is because you cant push them far enough into the housing to turn! I dont think they can be modified to fit, the best option is to get a set of Uk headlight, im pretty much 100%sure they would fit the dipped headlight spot on a set of those no modifications needed!

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Paul

 

nope its the diameter of the centre around the bulb base its 22mm instead of 20mm as in the 9005.

I know cos I just got stuffed buying 9006 by mistake.

Even with the 9005 had to dremel down 2 of the lugs and remove the 2 slots in the harness clip!

 

I do now have considerably better dipped lights though

Rich:d

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ok guys. well thanks for all the advice. I shall go put the car back togehter with the mysteryiouse fitting halfords 9006 bulbs and then go cry ... alot

 

So they are not 9006J then?

 

I dont understand how 9006 are in there, they shudnt fit, have they been modified or did you fit them yourself?

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