HID Kits?

wullie480 · 14th November 2013, 20:21

Since I'm removing my mk1 xenons & fitting MK2 headlights I'd like to fit a HID kit looking at 5000k kit,

Whats the latest on these kits any type seller to avoid?
Note: MK1 Xenons will be kept as a spares set for my wifes zt or if I decide to go back to MK1 front.

dissy1810 · 14th November 2013, 20:29

Why don't you swap the front lenses over with the facelift ones and use your hid lights

geegee · 14th November 2013, 20:49

go for 4.3 k lights, they are brighter and whiter

okenora · 14th November 2013, 20:58

what he said ^^^^ but failing that, if your lights are reflector types you are best getting the h7rc bulb type which are hard to get below 6300k. They also have a shorter life. You could try the H7r bulbs but on mine they arc out against the small hood in the lamp.

If you have projectors then the cheap sub £20 kits work well

these have been used successfully in 75 projectors

tareim · 14th November 2013, 21:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by okenora

what he said ^^^^ but failing that, if your lights are reflector types you are best getting the h7rc bulb type which are hard to get below 6300k. They also have a shorter life. You could try the H7r bulbs but on mine they arc out against the small hood in the lamp.

If you have projectors then the cheap sub £20 kits work well

these have been used successfully in 75 projectors

mk2 lights are projectors, no reflectors

VMax1000 · 14th November 2013, 21:30

5000k is a good choice. I run these in my MKI Xenon at the moment.
Brighter than the OEM 4300K but not too blue.

Also have a 5000K HID kit on the bike.

Have a look here
http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/xen...FYbLtAodHXwAZQ

or here
http://www.hidconversion.co.uk/

geegee · 14th November 2013, 21:34

4.3k is the nearest to natural sunlight and gives the most "light" on the road.
the higher the "k or kelvin" the "bluer the bulb.

VMax1000 · 14th November 2013, 22:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by geegee

4.3k is the nearest to natural sunlight and gives the most "light" on the road.
the higher the "k or kelvin" the "bluer the bulb.

Not many cars run 4300K at the moment. Most are 5000K....

Andydote · 14th November 2013, 22:22

I fitted the Ultra 8000k kit from eurocarparts last week, in my Mk2 projector headlights.

I love the look of the 8000k light.

mrvandango · 15th November 2013, 06:21

I love hid's, but beware the cheaper kits.. I've had two now from two different suppliers and both have had flashing issues (on different cars). Piece of cake to fit, just make sure you get ones with digital ballasts and you can't really go wrong.

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Andydote Gets stuck in ZT CDTI & 220 Turbo Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Coventry Posts: 880 Thanks: 30 Thanked 119 Times in 67 Posts	I fitted the Ultra 8000k kit from eurocarparts last week, in my Mk2 projector headlights. I love the look of the 8000k light. __________________ MG ZT CDTI - 325mm Brake Upgrage - Fan Resistor Upgraded - Air Intake Chopped - PCV Filter Done - Intercooler O-Rings done - Strut Mount Bearings Replaced - Black Alcantara Interior Fitted. http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...23ce063f6c.jpg

14th November 2013, 20:49	#3
geegee Avid contributor rover 75 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: hemel Posts: 242 Thanks: 37 Thanked 27 Times in 14 Posts	go for 4.3 k lights, they are brighter and whiter

14th November 2013, 20:58	#4
okenora Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Conn CDT SE + intelligence pack Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Enniskillen Posts: 1,094 Thanks: 6 Thanked 141 Times in 128 Posts	what he said ^^^^ but failing that, if your lights are reflector types you are best getting the h7rc bulb type which are hard to get below 6300k. They also have a shorter life. You could try the H7r bulbs but on mine they arc out against the small hood in the lamp. If you have projectors then the cheap sub £20 kits work well these have been used successfully in 75 projectors

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VMax1000 Passed Away MG ZT260 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Swindon Posts: 2,805 Thanks: 62 Thanked 325 Times in 249 Posts	5000k is a good choice. I run these in my MKI Xenon at the moment. Brighter than the OEM 4300K but not too blue. Also have a 5000K HID kit on the bike. Have a look here http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/xen...FYbLtAodHXwAZQ or here http://www.hidconversion.co.uk/

14th November 2013, 21:34	#7
geegee Avid contributor rover 75 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: hemel Posts: 242 Thanks: 37 Thanked 27 Times in 14 Posts	4.3k is the nearest to natural sunlight and gives the most "light" on the road. the higher the "k or kelvin" the "bluer the bulb.

15th November 2013, 06:21	#10
mrvandango Gets stuck in MG ZT, MGF, MX-5 Roadster Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Dorchester Posts: 501 Thanks: 48 Thanked 45 Times in 39 Posts	I love hid's, but beware the cheaper kits.. I've had two now from two different suppliers and both have had flashing issues (on different cars). Piece of cake to fit, just make sure you get ones with digital ballasts and you can't really go wrong.