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Title: HID Head light Conversion - Mini Face lift Project
Post by: JonArgraig on 26 March 2008, 21:37:21
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y148/jonargraig/Image010.jpg)
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y148/jonargraig/IMAGE_00517.jpg)
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y148/jonargraig/IMAGE_00515.jpg)

They look much much bluer on the pictures than the are, but what a fast improvement in light
 :)

Going to have a play with the aim, and get my mates camera and re take later
Title: Re: HID Head light Conversion - Mini Face lift Project
Post by: zippo on 27 March 2008, 04:20:04
looks very good, which kit did you use Jon  :y :y
Title: Re: HID Head light Conversion - Mini Face lift Project
Post by: JonArgraig on 27 March 2008, 15:47:15
The £12.99 ebay kit :)

I'll dig a link out in a bit
Title: Re: HID Head light Conversion - Mini Face lift Project
Post by: JonArgraig on 29 March 2008, 19:31:02
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=310028386768&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=021

Ordered 5 more of these this week, one for my dad and 4 lads at work :)
Title: Re: HID Head light Conversion - Mini Face lift Project
Post by: davlad22 on 30 March 2008, 22:15:30
^^^^^^^^^^^^
Yeah, i've had those kits before, great value and great performance. Jon, do they offer you any discount on postage for the 5???

...now, I must get that 'how-to' done!
Title: Re: HID Head light Conversion - Mini Face lift Project
Post by: JonArgraig on 30 March 2008, 22:30:03
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^^^^^^^^^^^^
Yeah, i've had those kits before, great value and great performance. Jon, do they offer you any discount on postage for the 5???

...now, I must get that 'how-to' done!

Knocked a tenner of the total cost, not bed really with the price so low to start with I guess :)
Title: Re: HID Head light Conversion - Mini Face lift Project
Post by: Humpy on 31 March 2008, 20:49:49
Jon,

Had a quick shufty at the kits, do they only do one bulb ie the dipped/main? What about the other main beam bulb? How easy are they to fit? Are they a real improvement over the ordinary projector headlamps?

Humpy
Title: Re: HID Head light Conversion - Mini Face lift Project
Post by: JonArgraig on 31 March 2008, 20:59:31
Massive improvement, when you order the kit you state the bulb type needed and the colour range, I'll be getting a kit for my fogs and main beam with the next wage.

Dodle to fit the looms come pre wired to take the power supply from your old bulb so it plug and play, took me about 20 mins to fit, though the NS one was a PITA due to the battery been in the way.

I can not recomend these any more than I do, the diffrence is staggering.

Maybe we should try for a group buy from the guy...
Title: Re: HID Head light Conversion - Mini Face lift Project
Post by: gstylebaby on 01 April 2008, 00:05:11
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Massive improvement, when you order the kit you state the bulb type needed and the colour range, I'll be getting a kit for my fogs and main beam with the next wage.

Dodle to fit the looms come pre wired to take the power supply from your old bulb so it plug and play, took me about 20 mins to fit, though the NS one was a PITA due to the battery been in the way.

I can not recomend these any more than I do, the diffrence is staggering.

Maybe we should try for a group buy from the guy...

Sounds like a good idea a group buy......
Have to keep us informed mate.
Lee
Title: Re: HID Head light Conversion - Mini Face lift Project
Post by: davlad22 on 01 April 2008, 01:52:22
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I'll be getting a kit for my fogs and main beam with the next wage.
I wouldn't be putting them in your main beam headlights mate, their design is not appropriate. 1. The slow startup time means you will lose the ability to flash main beam and switch on and off swiftly. 2. The 'throw' will not be a long as some others I have tried...currently running 80% Philips 'X-treme power' here, definately the way forward and more MOT friendly  ;)

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Sounds like a good idea a group buy......
Have to keep us informed mate.
Lee
Wouldn't bother, they are so cheap now that it is not really worth the hassle. There is also dispute over their legality also and I know for one that they will not be 'endorsed' by the moderators of this forum.
Title: Re: HID Head light Conversion - Mini Face lift Project
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 01 April 2008, 22:40:37
Am reading with interest regards the lighting upgrades.

I tried the Xenon type bulbs in my GLS and found the whiter light to be a nice improvement.

I am now looking at buying an Elite which has the Xenon headlights.

Are both the Dip and Main beam on these the Xenon/HID type or just the Dip's  and to save me asking later, what about the fog;s.  If these are not as standard then is the fog kit easy to fit.
Title: Re: HID Head light Conversion - Mini Face lift Project
Post by: VXL V6 on 01 April 2008, 22:47:51
HID is only for dip, put some phillips X-treme +80's in for the main beam which seems to have improved the output, also a closer match to the HID's.
Title: Re: HID Head light Conversion - Mini Face lift Project
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 01 April 2008, 22:53:27
Cheers, am off to look them up on google and price them up.
Title: Re: HID Head light Conversion - Mini Face lift Project
Post by: VXL V6 on 01 April 2008, 23:04:53
I bought mine from this chap on eBay, they were delivered two days later.....

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Automotive-Light-Bulbs

Osram Night Breaker bulbs are supposed to be good as well.

Title: Re: HID Head light Conversion - Mini Face lift Project
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 01 April 2008, 23:07:31
What fitting are the Main beams.  H? (1,4 or 7)
Title: Re: HID Head light Conversion - Mini Face lift Project
Post by: VXL V6 on 01 April 2008, 23:10:27
Depends what year your car is.

Main beam on HID / Projector Headlamp cars is H7, original headlamps are H1

Title: Re: HID Head light Conversion - Mini Face lift Project
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 02 April 2008, 00:05:04
Many Thanks   :y
Title: Re: HID Head light Conversion - Mini Face lift Project
Post by: markey mark on 02 April 2008, 11:37:01
h7 fella  :y
Title: Re: HID Head light Conversion - Mini Face lift Project
Post by: BruceT on 29 May 2008, 23:04:49
Hi.

I have a 99 (Mini Facelift???) CD spec.

I have the ellipsiod headlights?

But bog standard halogen bulbs.

I quite fancy HID dipped beam.

Do you guys still recommend these and have a link?

Will mine be H1 or H7 for dipped?

I will check before I buy but you know, might as well ask the question.
Title: Re: HID Head light Conversion - Mini Face lift Project
Post by: JonArgraig on 30 May 2008, 13:02:33
H7 I think off the top of my head,

Here's another pic, shows the diffrence in the light colour/temp quite well

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y148/jonargraig/Photo-0017-1.jpg)
Title: Re: HID Head light Conversion - Mini Face lift Project
Post by: BruceT on 30 May 2008, 13:40:40
Looks wicked.

Make it more of "executive" cruiser with HID's.

Think ill get some with next months pay packet and some better bulbs for hi/full beam.
Title: Re: HID Head light Conversion - Mini Face lift Project
Post by: Myagemo on 01 June 2008, 19:42:54
Seems to make a big difference
Title: Re: HID Head light Conversion - Mini Face lift Project
Post by: JonArgraig on 01 June 2008, 19:52:45
Oh it does, it compare it with my Mondeo, which has quite good lights...

The omega is like driving with full beam on :) (with out people flashing you)
Title: Re: HID Head light Conversion - Mini Face lift Project
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 01 June 2008, 20:12:06
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Oh it does, it compare it with my Mondeo, which has quite good lights...

The omega is like driving with full beam on :) (with out people flashing you)


Did you ever do the fog light HID that you mentioned?
Title: Re: HID Head light Conversion - Mini Face lift Project
Post by: JonArgraig on 01 June 2008, 20:19:26
Not yet, need to get the car back on the road first
Title: Re: HID Head light Conversion - Mini Face lift Project
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 01 June 2008, 20:26:07
Sorry matey, had'nt realised it was off the road.
Title: Re: HID Head light Conversion - Mini Face lift Project
Post by: JonArgraig on 01 June 2008, 20:30:54
No worries mate :)

It's just got a few niggly things that need to be done, the rockers are pissing oil out again and the EGR pipe has split so rather than run her in a state I've been abusing the Mondeo for the last 3 weeks :)

on the plus side I got this months insurance for the Omega.... £11 :)

God bless PAYG insurance
Title: Re: HID Head light Conversion - Mini Face lift Project
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 01 June 2008, 21:41:53
Nice one matey.  Hope you get it all worked out soon, bet you are missing it.  
Title: Re: HID Head light Conversion - Mini Face lift Project
Post by: JonArgraig on 02 June 2008, 00:54:06
Yeah... too right :(

Was out on a date tonight, first thing I did was apolgize for been in the Mondeo :)
Title: Re: HID Head light Conversion - Mini Face lift Project
Post by: russ b on 24 July 2010, 18:49:26
ftp://http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HID-XENON-KIT-H7-H1-H11-9005-HB4-H3-6000K-8000K-10000K-/300448418090?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item45f41f092a#ht_7865wt_984
this seems ok to me anyone who knows a bit about this stuff what do you think
ftp://http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Newcomdigi-top
Title: Re: HID Head light Conversion - Mini Face lift Project
Post by: dbug on 26 July 2010, 19:34:25
This thread is 2 years old!!

Even Skruntie was a youngster then  :) ;)