SIMON LC Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Ok I just done HID conversion for my dip beam and want to do same conversion for my Fogs.Has anybody done it and what bulbs are used in the fogs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIMON LC Posted November 4, 2006 Author Share Posted November 4, 2006 Also I got secondhand HID kit but the bulbs try to flicker into life when switched on.Are the bulbs gone or is it the ballast unit knacked? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 I seem to remember HID's are a bit slow on the start up.. they aren't like normal bulbs which suddenly kick in. HID lights need time to warm up to tempreature. Also, why put HIDs in the fogs? Shouldn't really have them on unless there is fog TBH... and it seems an expensive thing to put on for the very occasional use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 HIDs do indeed flicker when they come on - it's normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrickTT Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 H3 bulbs. Its not as straightforward as the dip beams though, you have to modify the plastic covers on the back and reseal them, or the lights will mist up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gzaerojon Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 Also I got secondhand HID kit but the bulbs try to flicker into life when switched on.Are the bulbs gone or is it the ballast unit knacked? when my ballast went it did THIS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 Also I got secondhand HID kit but the bulbs try to flicker into life when switched on.Are the bulbs gone or is it the ballast unit knacked? HID balasts need a minimum voltage for them to fire up the bulbs, if the voltage is too low they will either flicker on not illuminate at all. Try connecting them directly to the battery to see if the light, if they do, try cleaning up the battery terminals and earthing points to see if this cures the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonlady Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 H3 bulbs. Its not as straightforward as the dip beams though, you have to modify the plastic covers on the back and reseal them, or the lights will mist up What do you do about the side lights if your supra is not a face lift model? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrickTT Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 What do you do about the side lights if your supra is not a face lift model? Just find which of the 3 wires going into the 3 pin plug is the fog light +ve supply, and cut it and connect it to the +ve feed of the ballasts, then connect the ballast -ve to a chassis earth point. I drilled out the 2 wires that run through the black plastic cover on the back of the foglight and fed the HID wires through the hole, then resealed it with silicon. If I ever get my ballast back from the supplier of the rubbish HID group buy, i've just got to plug it back in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonlady Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 Just find which of the 3 wires going into the 3 pin plug is the fog light +ve supply, and cut it and connect it to the +ve feed of the ballasts, then connect the ballast -ve to a chassis earth point. I drilled out the 2 wires that run through the black plastic cover on the back of the foglight and fed the HID wires through the hole, then resealed it with silicon. If I ever get my ballast back from the supplier of the rubbish HID group buy, i've just got to plug it back in. Thanks for the advise, will go and try and get it finished now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adi2009 Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 If I ever get my ballast back from the supplier of the rubbish HID group buy, i've just got to plug it back in. Bit off topic mate, but what exactly happened to your HID kit??? was it from visionbulbs.com??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrickTT Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 Have a look at this thread: http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=85633 Its been exactly a month since i sent off my faulty ballast to China by signed for airmail, and i'm still waiting for a replacement. If it doesn't arrive in the post today, i'll email him again and probably report him to trading standards as well. Pretty sure the warranty is with the seller, not the manufacturer so he should supply me with a new ballast from his stock and send the old one to china himself. not sure if it is vision bulbs or not, the contact email for the group buy was [email protected] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 not sure if it is vision bulbs or not, the contact email for the group buy was [email protected] this is the 'other' supplier from that group buy (vision were the other one). as the name suggests these go by the name of Genuine Auto i think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 the rubbish HID group buy That's a bit harsh mate. It was a right royal pain in the ass to me and AFAIK a lot of members got a good deal out of it. I didn't approach Genuine Autos, that was someone else. After a few emails he seemed fast to respond and helpful. I forwarded all communication transparently to let people make their own minds up about the deal. I just wanted some HIDs at a good price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrickTT Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 That's a bit harsh mate. It was a right royal pain in the ass to me and AFAIK a lot of members got a good deal out of it. Sorry Pete, not implying the group buy was rubbish, just the seller. He was quick to respond when i first contacted him and seemed legit, although sending the faulty part to china seemed a bit odd. I just think he could deal with warranty claims a bit quicker, answer his emails and send stuff airmail by return. If its coming surface post from china it could still be here in a few weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 What was the brand of the HID kit, how does it perform and what was the price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrickTT Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 Think it was called 'Vertex' on the box. the one foglight that works seems to be good. Group buy price was £100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 I've mailed him politely asking him to look into the issues for us or provide a direct service contact over there that we can talk to. I may need your full names to aid this though. What's your surname Rich? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrickTT Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 PM'ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 From Chris Hey Pete, Can you give me about 2 days and I will check out warehouse and we will determine if they were received and if replacements were sent. Thanks Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrickTT Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 Also had a reply Hey Rich, no worries, we will check our warehouse and make sure a replacement is sent once the package is found. Thanks ! Chris i'll give him a couple more days Thanks Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 Also had a reply i'll give him a couple more days Thanks Pete I'm sure they'll sort you - there's a happy ending in the other thread now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrickTT Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 Just recieved my replacement ballast in the post this morning. He says he never recieved my faulty one, but i emailed him a copy of the proof of postage so he sent me one free of charge. Top bloke Thanks to you as well Pete:notworthy Just got to chase the Royal mail now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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