Scott Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 I know this has been covered many many times but i just want to make sure i have it clear. I've searched loads of threads for the info on this but its still a little hazy with me so i want to be clear. I have a facelift J-Spec Soop and i want to swop out the bulbs in the headlights. Am i right in saying that i need HB3's for both the Full Beam and Driving Beam? What are my options with regards to HID? Would these be good enough... Clicky I quite fancy HID's but i'm not sure about the cost. Cheers Scott =op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DaveWilko Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Those ones are not xenon or hid. They are just blue halogen rip-offs. Have a look at this site. I always get my bulbs from them. I went for the Philips premium ones. Made a big difference. Full beam and dipped take the same bulb. http://www.powerbulbs.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 I always forget what type of bulbs are fitted, just take one out and have a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 16, 2007 Author Share Posted November 16, 2007 Cool thats what i thought. 9005's for facelifts. Having a look at that site Cheers guys Scott =op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra-Brett Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Have a loom at this post and in particular the link low down where Harvard had the same nightmare i had. http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=127275 Basically you need 2 x 9005 (HB3s), but you will need to modify one of them to fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 16, 2007 Author Share Posted November 16, 2007 Superb, exactly what i was looking for. Thanks for the links Scott =op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl_S Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 Yeah mine needs a main beam one too on the left. will try powerbulbs also, and hopefully fit it myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 It also tells you what size you need on the actual lens of the headlight, for the record I got a set of 9005 HID's and I did not need to do any modding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 17, 2007 Author Share Posted November 17, 2007 Yeah for the main beams but i am looking to get 2 sets of HID so that my sidelights and full beam are HID. Or is that not a good idea? Scott =op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 Sidelights iirc do not come in HID as they are so small, you are best getting some LED w5w sidelights. Some people like full beam HID's but to me it is pointless, you can flash someone as it takes a few seconds to warm up, and normal full beams give off enough light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl_S Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 I agree that normal beams give off enough light.. But Mark, did you say that you have HID bulbs but no HID kit? I'm about to buy some bulbs for mine today. Also headlight removal.. how do you go about changing the bulbs? Carl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 HID lights are a full kit, each kit contains 2 bulbs, 2 ballasts, fitting kit. It is no use just buying those supposed to be xeon lights for £15, and HID kit will set you back £80 upwards. Do a search on ebay for HID lights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 18, 2007 Author Share Posted November 18, 2007 Sorry i didn't mean to say sidelights i meant full beam and dipped headlights. Scott =op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl_S Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 oops, I think I just bought the wrong HID kit.. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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