HID Canbus

MCollins · 6th October 2012, 15:41

Hi guys! I have a very simple question that hopefully somebody can answer.

I would like to install aftermarket hid lights to my dipped beam. My question is can I install the cheap hid conversion (the €30 non-canbus) with no faults? ie. flickering, bulb blown warning light on dash, not working.

Or do I need the expensive ballast with the canbus built in?

I have a 2004 mk2 ZT with projector headlights

clembo · 6th October 2012, 15:47

sorry i dont know but the wheels on your sig pic are reaaaaallllly nice

MCollins · 6th October 2012, 15:49

Thanks

there staggered 19 inch VMR v710

suzublu · 6th October 2012, 15:51

To install HiD you need a ballast anyway

Cheap enough for the full conversion,just get the correct fitment bulb & they just plug into your loom,no need for canbus etc

suzublu · 6th October 2012, 15:53

Similar to these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/XENON-HID-..._Vehicles_CarP

clembo · 6th October 2012, 15:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by MCollins

Thanks

there staggered 19 inch VMR v710

is it lowered too??

pab · 6th October 2012, 15:58

Remember when ordering state 35W.If you are installing these in standard reflector headlights you require the H7R burner,projector lens is just the standard H7 burner.

Spend a few more Euros and get a good quality kit,with sealed ballasts and transformers.The connection plugs are slightly better too,as water ingress creates problems.

MCollins · 6th October 2012, 16:01

The only difference is price between this one:

CANbus http://www.ebay.ie/itm/HID-Xenon-Kit...item4aad53330e

and this one with no CANbus:

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/XENON-HID-CON...item20c194de6f

I am a little short on cash so im hoping i can get the cheaper one with no worries of errors

MCollins · 6th October 2012, 16:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by clembo

is it lowered too??

Yup

made custom coilovers from the original shock

pab · 6th October 2012, 16:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by MCollins

The only difference is price between this one:

CANbus http://www.ebay.ie/itm/HID-Xenon-Kit...item4aad53330e

and this one with no CANbus:

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/XENON-HID-CON...item20c194de6f

I am a little short on cash so im hoping i can get the cheaper one with no worries of errors

The second listing sounds good..6000K in my opinion is the best colour temperature..They don't get any brighter as the scale rises,they become blue to purple and will attract the law.

A picture of 6000K.

6th October 2012, 15:41	#1
MCollins Regular poster MG ZT 135 CDTi Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Killarney Posts: 37 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	HID Canbus Hi guys! I have a very simple question that hopefully somebody can answer. I would like to install aftermarket hid lights to my dipped beam. My question is can I install the cheap hid conversion (the €30 non-canbus) with no faults? ie. flickering, bulb blown warning light on dash, not working. Or do I need the expensive ballast with the canbus built in? I have a 2004 mk2 ZT with projector headlights __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Me: "Why are Irish plates so expensive for my MG???" Customs Lady: "It's the only model of that car in Ireland"

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clembo Loves to post MG ZT+ 1.8 turbo 160 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: newton aycliffe Posts: 297 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	sorry i dont know but the wheels on your sig pic are reaaaaallllly nice __________________ [SIGPIC]Only happy when its shiny!!![/SIGPIC]

6th October 2012, 15:49	#3
MCollins Regular poster MG ZT 135 CDTi Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Killarney Posts: 37 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks there staggered 19 inch VMR v710 __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Me: "Why are Irish plates so expensive for my MG???" Customs Lady: "It's the only model of that car in Ireland"

6th October 2012, 16:01	#8
MCollins Regular poster MG ZT 135 CDTi Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Killarney Posts: 37 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The only difference is price between this one: CANbus http://www.ebay.ie/itm/HID-Xenon-Kit...item4aad53330e and this one with no CANbus: http://www.ebay.ie/itm/XENON-HID-CON...item20c194de6f I am a little short on cash so im hoping i can get the cheaper one with no worries of errors __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Me: "Why are Irish plates so expensive for my MG???" Customs Lady: "It's the only model of that car in Ireland"

6th October 2012, 15:51	#4
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,975 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	To install HiD you need a ballast anyway Cheap enough for the full conversion,just get the correct fitment bulb & they just plug into your loom,no need for canbus etc

6th October 2012, 15:53	#5
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,975 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	Similar to these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/XENON-HID-..._Vehicles_CarP

6th October 2012, 15:58	#7
pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	Remember when ordering state 35W.If you are installing these in standard reflector headlights you require the H7R burner,projector lens is just the standard H7 burner. Spend a few more Euros and get a good quality kit,with sealed ballasts and transformers.The connection plugs are slightly better too,as water ingress creates problems.