Eric Kasir Posted August 7, 2001 Share Posted August 7, 2001 Has anyone had any experience / seen a Supra with a HID light conversion? I think I read once ages ago on the other list about Phillips offering a conversion for the Supra. Does anyone have any info? In theory would it be a drop in unit, or is there a lot more to it? I absolutely LOVE the blue light on my mates M5, the night time illumination really is heaps better than my Supra. Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ash Posted August 7, 2001 Share Posted August 7, 2001 Powerhouse Racing do the HID bulbs and transformers for the MKIV. I've been tempted to get them for mine once the car is back on the road. They look ace so I'm told. Yours, J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Kasir Posted August 7, 2001 Author Share Posted August 7, 2001 Ash, is it just the bulbs and transformer thats needed? ie the existing headlamp casing can be used? Are these true xenon lights? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GavinL Posted August 7, 2001 Share Posted August 7, 2001 If I remember correctly it's the Philips Xenon kit that's best for the Supra. It drops sraight in without any mods. expensive though, about $800 in the US so probably about the same in £'s here :-( You may want to do a search on "HID" on the US MKIV mail list archives there is a lot of discussion on there and I think they did a group buy on the Philips kit regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Kasir Posted August 7, 2001 Author Share Posted August 7, 2001 Just seen it on the Powerhouse website. It is the Phillips one I was thinking about. $635. Any chance of Mr Fodden doing a group buy?? IMO it would make the Supra look a lot more 'modern'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Booth Posted August 7, 2001 Share Posted August 7, 2001 What's involved? What's the individual bulb price? I'm going to assume the 'transformer' is actually an inverter, which is absolutely NOT rocket science, so if we can seperate out the bulb/transformer costs, maybe it becomes more viable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Kasir Posted August 7, 2001 Author Share Posted August 7, 2001 Hmmm just had a thought - isn't this right up Mr Pete Betts alley (so to speak). I'll mail him and see what he thinks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ash Posted August 7, 2001 Share Posted August 7, 2001 Eric........... Yes just a bulb swap with an additional transformer. The fitment of which I assume you simply snip the existing plug and solder the wires onto the transformer connections. I do not know the size of the transformer or where it can be best fitted. But if someone goes ahead and buys a set, and needs some fitment advice, I'll do my best to help. Personally, I'm waiting a while as I think the price may fall as they get more popular. My car isn't on the road so I'm not missing anything. (Unless Mr Foden decides to organise a group purchase at such a low price I cannot resist!) I've got a red neon kit that I'll be fitting underneath my car, and I think the HID lamps will go with the neons perfectly. Yours, J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Booth Posted August 7, 2001 Share Posted August 7, 2001 Quote: from Ash on 12:08 pm on Aug. 7, 2001[br] I've got a red neon kit that I'll be fitting underneath my car............... Yours, J Your trying your hardest to wind me up, aren't you? :biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ash Posted August 7, 2001 Share Posted August 7, 2001 No way, Paul. Straight up, I got the full works. It'll look absolutely brilliant, trust me. Yours, J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted August 7, 2001 Share Posted August 7, 2001 Quote: from Ash on 12:08 pm on Aug. 7, 2001[br] I've got a red neon kit that I'll be fitting underneath my car, and I think the HID lamps will go with the neons perfectly. Paul, pass the bucket I think I'm gunna be sick!! Ash you do realise how tacky that sounds don't you! You've just lost all our respect! Guess you'll be crusin' for chicks daern sarth soon. Wicked!! (I'm sure others can phrenetically spell crusing language better than I) ******* Errm no offence meant Ash but please tell us your not really going to do that... we might as well all get to gether to buy you a smoke machine for your birthday..... :) :) :) Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Martin F Posted August 7, 2001 Share Posted August 7, 2001 I reckon when people see the Fast and Furious, those under car neon's are going to be popular again. Can look very effective in the right situation, i.e. not the M25 at 5.30pm :biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Booth Posted August 7, 2001 Share Posted August 7, 2001 Stunned silence.......................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted August 7, 2001 Share Posted August 7, 2001 Yeah in the right situation you'll be well chuffed when a load of Nova's start following you - cause they think your off to a cruise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Martin F Posted August 7, 2001 Share Posted August 7, 2001 Now a 101 idea's come to mind, and none of them that pleasant!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flipfinger Posted August 7, 2001 Share Posted August 7, 2001 The real Gary boys put a UV / black light INSIDE their car - on the remote off chance that they pull some slaggy 17-year-old and the light will show up their undies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Booth Posted August 7, 2001 Share Posted August 7, 2001 Not in technical puleeease. I haven't had my lunch yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted August 7, 2001 Share Posted August 7, 2001 God damn it, is that what I've been missing.... JB when are you gunna sell some black lights on SHOP? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted August 7, 2001 Share Posted August 7, 2001 Maybe this should move to "General"? Its kind of gone off topic, but its still far, far too juicy to let Mr. Ash off the hook just yet! ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ash Posted August 7, 2001 Share Posted August 7, 2001 Guys, okay, to an extent I'm on a mild wind-up. But I DO have the neons which I'm going to be using for a night-time photo shoot. I want a pic of me doing a burn-out with the red light showing through the smoke. It's kind of a promotional thing. Yours, J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted August 7, 2001 Share Posted August 7, 2001 Yeah ok Ash we believe you. Your obviously not stuck in the 80's.... :) Make sure you get an Mpeg of the burn out.... 'cause it would be cool to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Wall Posted August 7, 2001 Share Posted August 7, 2001 Sounds like like a scene from a 50's Sci Fi B movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flavio Posted August 9, 2001 Share Posted August 9, 2001 Quote: from Paul Booth on 12:24 pm on Aug. 7, 2001[br]What's involved? What's the individual bulb price? I'm going to assume the 'transformer' is actually an inverter, which is absolutely NOT rocket science, so if we can seperate out the bulb/transformer costs, maybe it becomes more viable. I have a set of these on my car. They are more pure white looking than blue but the difference between the HID and stock lights is like day and night, the HID have a much higher light output and the pattern is much better. You don't even have to solder anything, the stock connector plugs right into the transformer and the transformer plugs into the HID bulb, which fits in the same place as the stock light. You can use the stock reflector. I ordered mine from www.mvpmotorsports.com, I think the kit was like $635 total. The replacement bulbs cost something like $100 each but if you are careful enough they will last a couple of years. BTW I tried getting them from Philips or Hella in Europe but this kit is not available over here, you have to get it from the USA. They are ofcourse not legal but who is going to notice that they are not stock? The HID lights are not like those tacky yellow or blue fake xenon bulbs. Flavio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ash Posted August 10, 2001 Share Posted August 10, 2001 Which bulbs are replaced... dip, main beam, or both? Yours, J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branners Posted August 10, 2001 Share Posted August 10, 2001 sent on behalf of Justin Foden Update on the HID lights plus other bits As requested earlier in the week, I now have a supplier for the HID lights for the mkiv supra. The unit replaces the dipped lights. I have 1 kit in stock, with another 5 kits being delivered in about 6 weeks time. The price is expected to be £511.13 including vat with delivery costing an extra £12. This price may be subject to change on future units due to changes in exchange rates and shipping so please double check the price with me if you are interested. I also have access to Bomex FnF bumpers at £493 delivered inc vat FnF rear wing £390 delivered inc vat FnF graphic kit £700 delivered inc vat (this is not a misprint...) Icebox for mkiv air intake £230 delivered inc vat Rod Millen rear wing (carbon centre) £530 delivered inc vat Trial Hood £900 delivered inc vat Supra Dial Kits £100 delivered inc vat and for anybody who is interested the TRD Genuine Bonnet should be about £1,500 delivered inc vat but please verify this price with me if you want one. Dont forget the RL TC group buy is still running until the 26th August, the first few orders are due to be delivered in the next couple of days. any queries about any of these parts please mail [email protected] or if you are interested in the HID units please call Justin on 07931 879908. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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