Xenon Conversion Kits

[ryukin]

I wondered if anyone has done this before? I've got halogens and they're crap. Are these kits any good? Are they easy to fit?

http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-parts-trade/image-LKRLKTT/HID-Conversion-Kits-Xenon-Kit-kit-Xenon.html

 

[srhutch]

get yourself some Phillips 80% brighter bulbs or similar and give the height adjuster 1-2 turns, makes a whole lot of difference.

Trust me, or do a search, just do it properly this time oke:

 

[speed12]

I know some people who have fitted similar kits to their cars, and I have toyed with the idea for some time.

The problem is that these kits are not road legal.... I know the chances of getting caught are slim, but who knows what would happen if you had a harsh insurance claim and such a kit was found fitted...

The kits themselves are easy to install. I think they take a feed from the battery for the Ballasts, the control wires should then plug directly into the existing vehicle wires/ plugs to actually control the kit. You will also need to fit the ballasts somewhere secure and dry, but with all the room under the Z4 bonnet it should be fine.

Reports from people I know is that they make a massive difference, lovely crisp white light. Have not heard of anyone failing their MOT's either.

 

[TH3R4POR]

there was huge long thread going on this for the last week or so on this very subject with some good input from CJ.

Basically it boiled down to any kits in the UK are illegal and pooh. If you want to convert to HID/Xenon properly you are looking at massive amounts of money (£1500+)

is it 'start a thread night' tonight ryukin, you've got loads

edit: search is your friend - http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=14305&hilit=halogen

 

[ryukin]

is it 'start a thread night' tonight ryukin, you've got loads

there's nothing on tv

Thanks for the replies. It sounds like what I want, but also sounds more hassle than it worth. Maybe I should have thought about these things when I bought the car!

 

[TH3R4POR]

Maybe I should have thought about these things when I bought the car!

yeah I think that about Facelift, Sat-Nav and Xenons, but in truth I got such a deal on the car I wouldn't have changed anything in hindsight.

Live with the halogens (with brighter bulbs) and then trade in to an ///M next year, simples.

 

[srhutch]

Brighter buls alone make little difference as said, yoyu need to raise the level a twist or two, just remember to lower come MOT time

 

[daveg]

Had a Xenon conversion kit on my Mazda 3 - possible as it had projector lenses. I made sure they were well aligned, and kept the headlights clean. Never had any problems and night driving was so much better.

Get a decent kit, install it well and I'll think you'll be happy. Not legal I know but get it set up right and you should be OK.

 

[ksher]

get yourself some Phillips 80% brighter bulbs or similar and give the height adjuster 1-2 turns, makes a whole lot of difference.

Trust me, or do a search, just do it properly this time oke:

I think CJ can't be bothered to response to any questions regarding xenon headlights conversion.

 

[TH3R4POR]

I think CJ can't be bothered to response to any questions xenon headlights conversion.

Don't blame him

It's all been written less than a week previous, seems mad to keep having to type the same informtion over and over every 3-4 days oke:

 

[ksher]

Philips VisionPlus
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/products/products/243151/plus_50_bulbs_philips_visionplus.html
Philips Xtreme Power
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/products/products/212994/philips_xtreme_power.html

 

[cj10jeeper]

Search is your friend oke: