HID Conversion kits

stocktake · 27th July 2007, 20:54

After the great "how to" on how to upgrade to HID, took the plunge and ordered some from Hong Kong

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HID-XENON-CONV...QQcmdZViewItem.

just look at the price, delivered in 5 days, fitted in about 1 hour, improvement is quite spectacular.

Simon · 27th July 2007, 20:59

Glad to see another happy HID-user. I was quite shocked when I discovered my car had HID's fitted - I thought I'd got regular Projectors until I read the part numbers on them and discovered they were Xenon HID lamps.

You got any before/after pictures for comparison of your new lights?

Paranoid Carlos · 27th July 2007, 21:11

Whats the wiring like to do? or is it plug and go.

lwindridge · 27th July 2007, 21:28

I installed a kit not long after buying my 75 and it's a doddle to fit I must say.

And with having Xenon's on my old car, going back to normal bulbs was just not on as you really notice how yellow and dull they are in comparison

stocktake · 27th July 2007, 21:42

Sorry no photo yet but there are some on the original how to. As for installation. in a nutshell: Unplug existing blub and save, plug connector that went to bulb into wires that go to new ballast unit. Wires that come out of ballast unit connect to new HID bulb that is a direct replacement for your old bulb.

Do a search for HID in the "how to" forum, pictures are there, hardest part, fiddly bl**dy bulb installation (as always) No wires to cut, solder or join, ballasts can be secured by screws in existing brackets or velcro as other how to suggests.

tempest grey · 19th August 2007, 15:29

I've just fitted a set from the same supplier. Arrived in 5 days from Hong Kong with no problems.

They were a total b*****d to fit though. I took the existing H7 bulbs out (facelift projector lamps) and saved the metal clips. I couldn't feed these over the new bulbs so I had to detach half of the wires. Then I couldn't get them to locate properly (the plastic base of the HID bulbs is thicker than the metal base of the normal halogens) and ended up taking the bumper off, lights out and then bending the metal flanges within the light units so that the new ones would locate.

Once fitted though they're excellent, no problems so far although there is quite a defined cut off which I think is a tad low. Even on setting 0 it's a bit low so I may adjust the beams (or have them adjusted) to throw the light a bit further.

Car now looks the business (although the W5W parking bulbs which originally looked a bright whity blue now look a dirty yellow colour).

Excellent "How To" article by the way, this was most useful.

T-Cut · 19th August 2007, 17:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by tempest grey

They were a total b*****d to fit though. I took the existing H7 bulbs out (facelift projector lamps) and saved the metal clips. I couldn't feed these over the new bulbs so I had to detach half of the wires. Then I couldn't get them to locate properly (the plastic base of the HID bulbs is thicker than the metal base of the normal halogens) and ended up taking the bumper off, lights out and then bending the metal flanges within the light units so that the new ones would locate.

So these kits are NOT direct bulb replacements for H7s in facelift lamps. This seems to support some of the stuff I've read about not fitting HIDs in holders not designed for them. I know it's been discussed before but it's clearly not all plain sailing.

TC

Kandyman · 19th August 2007, 17:20

Here's a link to the How to just to save members searching for it

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...&highlight=HID

Starman · 20th August 2007, 05:24

Hi everyone

Looking at this and other posts has got me thinking about hid bulb replacements. Most if not all replace the h7`s... but what about the h1`s?
Is it feasible to replace both?

I understand there is quite a grey (unlit) area regarding the D.O.T and wonder if this infinges further.!
Has anyone replaced all four? I'd like to hear your views please.

Lastly.....great how to and specs guys,well done and many thanks.

tempest grey · 20th August 2007, 07:59

The H1 bulbs are for main beam and fogs.

Although possible to fit H1 HID bulbs for the main beam it would cause problems as the bulbs are not designed to be switched on and off in quick succession, e.g. flash main beam or beam on / off / on as you would when in use. If they were then the safety override in the ballast units would operate which would result in no main beam for a period of time until the ballast unit reset itself.
So feasible yes, but practical a definite no no.

For the fogs though, this should be possible although I don't know whether the bulb holder would allow.

Cheers.

27th July 2007, 20:54	#1
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,591 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	HID Conversion kits After the great "how to" on how to upgrade to HID, took the plunge and ordered some from Hong Kong http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HID-XENON-CONV...QQcmdZViewItem. just look at the price, delivered in 5 days, fitted in about 1 hour, improvement is quite spectacular.

27th July 2007, 21:11	#3
Paranoid Carlos Posted a thing or two Starlight CDT Conn SE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Erdington, Birmingham Posts: 1,057 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Whats the wiring like to do? or is it plug and go. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

27th July 2007, 21:28	#4
lwindridge Regular poster Rover 75 CDT Conn SE Tourer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 81 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I installed a kit not long after buying my 75 and it's a doddle to fit I must say. And with having Xenon's on my old car, going back to normal bulbs was just not on as you really notice how yellow and dull they are in comparison __________________ Leigh Windridge 2001 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Tourer

27th July 2007, 21:42	#5
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,591 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	Sorry no photo yet but there are some on the original how to. As for installation. in a nutshell: Unplug existing blub and save, plug connector that went to bulb into wires that go to new ballast unit. Wires that come out of ballast unit connect to new HID bulb that is a direct replacement for your old bulb. Do a search for HID in the "how to" forum, pictures are there, hardest part, fiddly bl*dy bulb installation (as always) No wires to cut, solder or join, ballasts can be secured by screws in existing brackets or velcro as other how to suggests. Last edited by stocktake; 27th July 2007 at 21:46..*

20th August 2007, 05:24	#9
Starman Posted a thing or two 03 CDTi Tourer Conn SE auto Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Shrewsbury Posts: 1,405 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 4 Posts	H7`s.. and or H1`s Hi everyone Looking at this and other posts has got me thinking about hid bulb replacements. Most if not all replace the h7`s... but what about the h1`s? Is it feasible to replace both? I understand there is quite a grey (unlit) area regarding the D.O.T and wonder if this infinges further.! Has anyone replaced all four? I'd like to hear your views please. Lastly.....great how to and specs guys,well done and many thanks. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

27th July 2007, 20:59	#2
Simon Banned - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 10,318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Glad to see another happy HID-user. I was quite shocked when I discovered my car had HID's fitted - I thought I'd got regular Projectors until I read the part numbers on them and discovered they were Xenon HID lamps. You got any before/after pictures for comparison of your new lights?

19th August 2007, 15:29	#6
tempest grey Newbie None at the moment Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nottingham Posts: 29 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I've just fitted a set from the same supplier. Arrived in 5 days from Hong Kong with no problems. They were a total b*****d to fit though. I took the existing H7 bulbs out (facelift projector lamps) and saved the metal clips. I couldn't feed these over the new bulbs so I had to detach half of the wires. Then I couldn't get them to locate properly (the plastic base of the HID bulbs is thicker than the metal base of the normal halogens) and ended up taking the bumper off, lights out and then bending the metal flanges within the light units so that the new ones would locate. Once fitted though they're excellent, no problems so far although there is quite a defined cut off which I think is a tad low. Even on setting 0 it's a bit low so I may adjust the beams (or have them adjusted) to throw the light a bit further. Car now looks the business (although the W5W parking bulbs which originally looked a bright whity blue now look a dirty yellow colour). Excellent "How To" article by the way, this was most useful.

19th August 2007, 17:20	#8
Kandyman Banned ROVER 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE Limousine 2004 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Welling Posts: 10,995 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Here's a link to the How to just to save members searching for it http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...&highlight=HID

20th August 2007, 07:59	#10
tempest grey Newbie None at the moment Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nottingham Posts: 29 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The H1 bulbs are for main beam and fogs. Although possible to fit H1 HID bulbs for the main beam it would cause problems as the bulbs are not designed to be switched on and off in quick succession, e.g. flash main beam or beam on / off / on as you would when in use. If they were then the safety override in the ballast units would operate which would result in no main beam for a period of time until the ballast unit reset itself. So feasible yes, but practical a definite no no. For the fogs though, this should be possible although I don't know whether the bulb holder would allow. Cheers.