HId kit advice

  1. Established Member Joined: May 2009 cleethorpes, Lincolnshire Posts: 1830 Astra 2006 (55) 1.9 cdti 150 sri 192hp 322ftlb
    #1
    hi there
    looking to get a HID kit to use with some angels. how bright/big would be ideal without blinding the old bill??

    found this one online that i might get
    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Citroen-Saxo-D...item4cee37ca6c

    thanks
  2. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Feb 2009 Pontypool, S.Wales Posts: 3640 RenaultSport Clio 197 + Ph1 172
    #2
    says item has been removed for me :-/
  3. L-plater Joined: Aug 2009 Carlisle Posts: 75 02 Icelandic VTR
    #3
    i had h4 hi/lo ones on my saxo and personaly thought they wernt that bright, piaa/osram bulbs are just as good but if you want then then id go 4 6000k as 8000k is to blue and they would probably pull you
  4. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2007 Posts: 4857
    #4
    Item was removed from ebay? If your worried about the police you would probably not wish to fit them at all as they are illegal. This link may help http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/roadsafety/drs/hidheadlamps

    But if your determined to fit them but wish to not stand out to much standard cars fitted with HIDs tend to come with 35w ones of colour 4200k to 5800k so if you stay within those specs and get them checked for alignment after fitting them you should not stand out to much.

    Also bare in mind next to none of the big names sell bulbs to convert from a halogen bulbs so if you see them for sale with brand names on like Osram, Bosch or the likes there fakes and not worth paying any extra for.
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  5. Established Member Joined: May 2009 cleethorpes, Lincolnshire Posts: 1830 Astra 2006 (55) 1.9 cdti 150 sri 192hp 322ftlb
    #5
    Ok so what bulbs size is correct for a saxo h4??
  6. Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 325 Citroen saxo vtr MK2
    #6
    i havent got hids but ive got the phillips blue vision lamps they make a lil bit of a difference and im happy but i wish i got the phillips diamond vision there alot brighter you dont need HID kits just plug straight in there good i recon and only like 15 quid of ebay
  7. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2006 The Lang Toun Posts: 4133 Mk2 Clio V6 #007 of 354
    #7
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by xxo0pko0xx View Post
    Ok so what bulbs size is correct for a saxo h4??
    h4 for oe (standard) saxo headlights
    h1's for angels (dont think you get hi/low ones for angels)

    before you buy, read up/do a search on here for hids in angels since there are rumours of them melting fowks lenses/halos but also fowk who use them without any bother.

    because the angels use plastic lenses (you'll read up on this if you search) you'll need uv protected bulbs as apparently this i what causes fowks angels to melt
  8. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2010 London Posts: 2768
    #8
    I say go for it, especially if you have angels - the projectors help utilise the full potential of HIDs unlike relfectors.
    As for rumours, they are only rumours and no pictures exist on the net nor any minutely detailed report...Im going to get a set for my angels when funds allow me.
  9. Established Member Joined: May 2009 cleethorpes, Lincolnshire Posts: 1830 Astra 2006 (55) 1.9 cdti 150 sri 192hp 322ftlb
    #9
    That's what I was thinking but a mate of mine uses standard lights on his civicand his lights look very blue 8k?? So would it make a better diffrence using halos?? Or will effect be same using standard
  10. Established Member Joined: May 2009 cleethorpes, Lincolnshire Posts: 1830 Astra 2006 (55) 1.9 cdti 150 sri 192hp 322ftlb
    #10
    I think I'll go for a 8k White bulb conversion
  11. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2008 wirral Posts: 6348 Icelandic vtr turbo
    #11
    ive got the 8k in my angels and they are blue when looking from a distance but are white when up close so if you do get pulled with them by the time the pigs ask you to put them back on they'll be white and you wont have any greaf
  12. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2007 Posts: 4857
    #12
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by xxo0pko0xx View Post
    I think I'll go for a 8k White bulb conversion
    General bulbs sold as 8000k are blue. For example the bulbs with a blue ish tint as fitted to some BMW, Range Rovers and such like are only 5800k.
  13. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2008 Southampton Posts: 4839 16v'd White Furio & MK5 Golf R32
    #13
    6000k is more than enough imo
  14. Established Member Joined: May 2009 cleethorpes, Lincolnshire Posts: 1830 Astra 2006 (55) 1.9 cdti 150 sri 192hp 322ftlb
    #14
    But I hate driving at night tbh what will 8k be like then?? I'd rather have enough light then not enough for same money
  15. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2008 Southampton Posts: 4839 16v'd White Furio & MK5 Golf R32
    #15
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by xxo0pko0xx View Post
    But I hate driving at night tbh what will 8k be like then?? I'd rather have enough light then not enough for same money
    The lower the "k" the more light there will be. 6000k for example will be brighter than 8000k. Anything over 6000k is too blue imo and you will be lucky not to get pulled. I have 6000k and they are bright white with a hint of blue. Pics in my progress thread if you want to see
  16. Established Member Joined: May 2009 cleethorpes, Lincolnshire Posts: 1830 Astra 2006 (55) 1.9 cdti 150 sri 192hp 322ftlb
    #16
    Aa I see now I thought more was brighter. I'll have a nosy @ ur blog buddy
  17. Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Notts Posts: 114 Audi A3
    #17
    im looking at the angel lights, whats a good price for 2nd hand ones?
    or even brand new?
    and how easy are they to fit? is it a job that can be done by an amateur?