Mk1 xenons or projectors

Robti · 13th September 2018, 09:16

Hi I just wondered what people’s opinions were on the above as I am thinking about upgrading from standard units ?
Thanks

Heddy · 13th September 2018, 09:23

I went from std reflectors to projectors on my Mk1. They were fine, but getting a bit of a rarity. I like things simple so rejected the xenons (is that how you spell it?) I didn't want to blind everyone with HID's.

Robti · 13th September 2018, 09:26

Thanks I just wondered as they are getting on a bit now and I take it I will have to renew parts on them

Heddy · 13th September 2018, 09:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robti

Thanks I just wondered as they are getting on a bit now and I take it I will have to renew parts on them

You will no doubt have to polish the projectors, but that's well documented.

Robti · 13th September 2018, 09:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robti

Thanks I just wondered as they are getting on a bit now and I take it I will have to renew parts on them

Sorry I meant on the electric side

NewGuyPete · 13th September 2018, 10:07

Robert,
Nothing to worry about, swop over ( Plug & Play ).

wullie480 · 13th September 2018, 10:14

They’re plug and play as they say.

Would you like to try a set?

ratchet · 13th September 2018, 13:42

Plug and play, and well worth fitting if you live in a rural area and your night vision isn't as good as it once was.

T-Cut · 13th September 2018, 14:33

Remember there are two types of Mk2 projectors (with the bullseye lens). One is the OEM 'xenon' type, which have HID burners and the halogen type which use ordinary filament bulbs. However, you can get HID burners that will fit the H7 halogen bulb holder, which converts filament prjectors into HID projectors. Doing this also requires the use of a ballast gizmo to boost the voltage 12v DC to 20,000v AC. These come in kits.
The HID burners come in several flavours (colour tempertures).The OEM burners are 4300K type, which give the maximum light. It's usually advised not to exceed 6000K to avoid becoming over blue and less illuminating.

TC

dbt01 · 13th September 2018, 14:45

I've got all three plus 1 with after market HID bulbs in a standard unit, on the 4 75's I have, and for me I find Projectors with Philips +130% halogens best of all. Frankly I don't like the Xenons, factory units or after-market bulb+ ballast xenon 'conversion' of regular/projector halogen units. Those Philips bulbs really are super good, better than the Osram version I have tried too.

David

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wullie480 This is my second home 1 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Banned Posts: 5,195 Thanks: 528 Thanked 1,022 Times in 786 Posts	They’re plug and play as they say. Would you like to try a set? __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,751 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	Remember there are two types of Mk2 projectors (with the bullseye lens). One is the OEM 'xenon' type, which have HID burners and the halogen type which use ordinary filament bulbs. However, you can get HID burners that will fit the H7 halogen bulb holder, which converts filament prjectors into HID projectors. Doing this also requires the use of a ballast gizmo to boost the voltage 12v DC to 20,000v AC. These come in kits. The HID burners come in several flavours (colour tempertures).The OEM burners are 4300K type, which give the maximum light. It's usually advised not to exceed 6000K to avoid becoming over blue and less illuminating. TC Last edited by T-Cut; 13th September 2018 at 14:36..

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13th September 2018, 09:23	#2
Heddy This is my second home None Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: None Posts: 5,556 Thanks: 465 Thanked 1,161 Times in 924 Posts	I went from std reflectors to projectors on my Mk1. They were fine, but getting a bit of a rarity. I like things simple so rejected the xenons (is that how you spell it?) I didn't want to blind everyone with HID's.

13th September 2018, 10:07	#6
NewGuyPete Loves to post MG-ZT 260 V8 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Manchester Posts: 297 Thanks: 25 Thanked 110 Times in 88 Posts	Robert, Nothing to worry about, swop over ( Plug & Play ).

13th September 2018, 13:42	#8
ratchet Posted a thing or two ZT-T + CTDI Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Gone walkabout Posts: 1,185 Thanks: 179 Thanked 361 Times in 289 Posts	Plug and play, and well worth fitting if you live in a rural area and your night vision isn't as good as it once was.

13th September 2018, 14:45	#10
dbt01 Retired Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 378 Thanks: 15 Thanked 106 Times in 85 Posts	I've got all three plus 1 with after market HID bulbs in a standard unit, on the 4 75's I have, and for me I find Projectors with Philips +130% halogens best of all. Frankly I don't like the Xenons, factory units or after-market bulb+ ballast xenon 'conversion' of regular/projector halogen units. Those Philips bulbs really are super good, better than the Osram version I have tried too. David