Hid Group Buy
#1
Posted 11 June 2006 - 09:40 PM
I've been given the option to do a group buy on HID headlight conversions, they will be imported from Hong Kong and as such I'd need to get at least 20 kits.
A well respected guy I know from SELOC has been importing these kits for quite some time now, used on all manner of vehicles and for over 18 months has had no reported niggles, faults or failures.
They come in a complete kit, totally plug and play, they simply plug into the existing headlight wiring, no cutting of wires, no running cables to the battery, very simple. As such you can move them from car to car and remove them totally in a matter of minutes. Everything you need is included in the box, all fixings, cable ties and full instructions.
They are unbranded on the basis no one has put a sticker on them to give them a "name". I've had a play with them and they feel like a quality bit of kit, very solid, good quality connectors, they just feel "right".
The cost would be £180 per kit and include delivery. If you want to use dipped beam and main beam HID lights, you will need 2 kits, that's what I intend to do. I have used these as main beam and they are fine, they light up very quickly and as such there is no problem in using them to flash your lights at people.
Both kits (H1 and H7) are 6000k which appears to be the optimum colour of light, it is pretty much pure white, when I first lit them up in my garage I thought someone had lit up an arc welder in there! They are far brighter than and Xenon bulbs I have seen before and I currently use Osram Silverstars, they're just not comparable.
I've included photos below of the kit, if you are interested, please add your name to the list, indicating whether you want dipped beam or dipped and main beam.
#2
Posted 11 June 2006 - 10:08 PM
Edited by stormtrooper, 11 June 2006 - 10:09 PM.
#3
Posted 15 June 2006 - 02:11 PM
I'll be interested in 1 x Dipped Beam set please.
1. Strormtrooper - Dipped Beam
Bump, up to 7 sets now
#4
Posted 15 June 2006 - 02:27 PM
#5
Posted 15 June 2006 - 08:44 PM
#6
Posted 15 June 2006 - 09:47 PM
#7
Posted 28 June 2006 - 05:08 PM
#8
Posted 28 June 2006 - 05:20 PM
Bump people, let's make this happen
I've already got these on the VX... but wouldn't mind some for the Audi...
One H7 kit for me please!
-andy-
#9
Posted 28 June 2006 - 05:33 PM
#10
Posted 28 June 2006 - 05:34 PM
#11
Posted 28 June 2006 - 05:44 PM
I never use the shitty side lights ? so is that just 1 set for main beam? or is main beam the one that comes on when you flash ?
bit crap with lights as you can tell.. does the bulb just get brighter? :-/
The VX has 3 bulbs in the headlights.
Dipped Beam - The standard Bulb to see in the dark
Main Beam - The one for flashing people and used to considerably extend your vision, providing there is no oncoming traffic.
Sidelights - These do pretty much nothing at all, except maybe make the front look nicer.
It is the mainbeam and dipped beam which actually provide light, it's these two the group buy is for.
#12
Posted 10 July 2006 - 02:27 PM
#13
Posted 11 July 2006 - 01:27 AM
#14
Posted 11 July 2006 - 10:36 AM
Just wondering....
how long the bulbs typically last?
how much the bulbs are to replace?
where you can get replacements from when they do go?
...am I missing the point of HIDs?
Can anyone that's fitted these to a VX comment on the installation experience?...or failing that to any car?
Thanks
According to the manufacturers the bulbs will typically last the life of the car, i.e. they should not fail at all.
I think the bulbs are about £60 for a set to replace, HIDs4U will sell you a set, no doubt many other place too.
The point of them is twofold, on one hand you get a set of extremely bright, pure white headlights the second point is that you can move them from car to car easily and you should never need to buy replacement bulbs.
More info is here:
http://www.hangar111.....26keyword=HID
Hangar111 sell single kits for £380!
#15
Posted 11 July 2006 - 10:47 AM
#16
Posted 11 July 2006 - 12:42 PM
ok forget the candle power sidelights but what size are the main beam bulbs? i thought it was the same buld that flashed when u well flash someone??
Main beam is H7, dipped beam, is H1.
You are correct, flashing someone is just a short burst of main beam.
#17
Posted 11 July 2006 - 02:56 PM
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Posted 12 July 2006 - 10:32 AM
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