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« on: 15 September 2007, 20:35:20 »
i might have the chance of xenon h/lamps. do the facelift ones fit pre-facelift and does anybody know if its a easy job. do they just plug in or are the plugs different. if they have self levelling can i just ignore it and ajust them manually. thanks :)
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« Reply #1 on: 15 September 2007, 20:39:18 »
If you haven't got them already you will need the power packs for each headlamp.
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« Reply #2 on: 15 September 2007, 20:45:09 »
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i might have the chance of xenon h/lamps. do the facelift ones fit pre-facelift and does anybody know if its a easy job. do they just plug in or are the plugs different. if they have self levelling can i just ignore it and ajust them manually. thanks :)


Are they xenon or projector? Xenon have a ballast pack on the rear of the unit, if they do then you will need to get some wiring done for them to work.
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« Reply #3 on: 15 September 2007, 20:47:16 »
Your best asking for the plugs with a bit of loom :y
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Re: headlamps
« Reply #4 on: 15 September 2007, 21:05:21 »
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i might have the chance of xenon h/lamps. do the facelift ones fit pre-facelift and does anybody know if its a easy job. do they just plug in or are the plugs different. if they have self levelling can i just ignore it and ajust them manually. thanks :)
Facelift and prefacelift are different.

Also, as has been stated several times before, legally need automatic levelling (so get sensors, ecu and loom), and a washing system (so get all the washing stuff from the donor car).

TBH, better just to stick with projectors and better bulbs, unless you fancy this amount of work (and it is non trivial)
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« Reply #5 on: 15 September 2007, 21:12:05 »
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If you haven't got them already you will need the power packs for each headlamp.

are the power packs something to do with the levelling or something?
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« Reply #6 on: 15 September 2007, 21:17:51 »
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If you haven't got them already you will need the power packs for each headlamp.

are the power packs something to do with the levelling or something?
No, they are required to get the lamp to start.
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Re: headlamps
« Reply #7 on: 15 September 2007, 21:20:18 »
Some info on the different lights here ::

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1189080951

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« Reply #8 on: 15 September 2007, 21:22:31 »
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i might have the chance of xenon h/lamps. do the facelift ones fit pre-facelift and does anybody know if its a easy job. do they just plug in or are the plugs different. if they have self levelling can i just ignore it and ajust them manually. thanks :)
Facelift and prefacelift are different.

Also, as has been stated several times before, legally need automatic levelling (so get sensors, ecu and loom), and a washing system (so get all the washing stuff from the donor car).

TBH, better just to stick with projectors and better bulbs, unless you fancy this amount of work (and it is non trivial)
projectors? is that what the standard h/lights are called. if so what would you recomend as the brightest bulbs i could buy as the standard lights are terrible.. ta

sorry just got last thread thank you very much that answers my question in full
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« Reply #9 on: 15 September 2007, 21:30:47 »
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i might have the chance of xenon h/lamps. do the facelift ones fit pre-facelift and does anybody know if its a easy job. do they just plug in or are the plugs different. if they have self levelling can i just ignore it and ajust them manually. thanks :)
Facelift and prefacelift are different.

Also, as has been stated several times before, legally need automatic levelling (so get sensors, ecu and loom), and a washing system (so get all the washing stuff from the donor car).

TBH, better just to stick with projectors and better bulbs, unless you fancy this amount of work (and it is non trivial)
projectors? is that what the standard h/lights are called. if so what would you recomend as the brightest bulbs i could buy as the standard lights are terrible.. ta

sorry just got last thread thank you very much that answers my question in full
Others will be able to answer best bulbs, but the +50 type seem to be well received in the posts I've seen...
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« Reply #10 on: 15 September 2007, 21:36:33 »
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i might have the chance of xenon h/lamps. do the facelift ones fit pre-facelift and does anybody know if its a easy job. do they just plug in or are the plugs different. if they have self levelling can i just ignore it and ajust them manually. thanks :)

Hi, as an experience the route with original ones are expensive as there are many parts to fit.

I use philips aftermarket kit which is really superior to the original ones ..  (I dont have lenses)

I compared with original xenons in the night and originals are weak compared to mine...
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Re: headlamps
« Reply #11 on: 15 September 2007, 21:40:30 »
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i might have the chance of xenon h/lamps. do the facelift ones fit pre-facelift and does anybody know if its a easy job. do they just plug in or are the plugs different. if they have self levelling can i just ignore it and ajust them manually. thanks :)

Hi, as an experience the route with original ones are expensive as there are many parts to fit.

I use philips aftermarket kit which is really superior to the original ones ..  (I dont have lenses)

I compared with original xenons in the night and originals are weak compared to mine...
To do properly, in the UK, you need to have an auto levelling and washer system, which the aftermarket type do not have.


Additionally, when comparing, remember newer bulbs are brighter than those with a few hundred hours use on them...
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« Reply #12 on: 15 September 2007, 21:42:57 »
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i might have the chance of xenon h/lamps. do the facelift ones fit pre-facelift and does anybody know if its a easy job. do they just plug in or are the plugs different. if they have self levelling can i just ignore it and ajust them manually. thanks :)

Hi, as an experience the route with original ones are expensive as there are many parts to fit.

I use philips aftermarket kit which is really superior to the original ones ..  (I dont have lenses)

I compared with original xenons in the night and originals are weak compared to mine...
To do properly, in the UK, you need to have an auto levelling and washer system, which the aftermarket type do not have.


Additionally, when comparing, remember newer bulbs are brighter than those with a few hundred hours use on them...

I think the lenses affect..Mine make the street like daylight :)  Also manual leveling is not that bad..
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« Reply #13 on: 15 September 2007, 22:14:08 »
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Also manual leveling is not that bad..
Only not legal in UK ;)
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Re: headlamps
« Reply #14 on: 15 September 2007, 22:17:11 »
I didn't think the facelift projector h/lights were different from the pre-facelift projector h/lights?
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