Thinking of doing a GB on them... any interest?? Looking at £60 delivered!
K kevo66 (weaveworx) Sep 18, 2009 #1 Thinking of doing a GB on them... any interest?? Looking at £60 delivered!
B bm147 Paid Member Sep 18, 2009 #2 HID Kits Hi mate, Have you got any pics? How easy are they to fit? and will they fit the standard lights on a 197? Bob
HID Kits Hi mate, Have you got any pics? How easy are they to fit? and will they fit the standard lights on a 197? Bob
K kevo66 (weaveworx) Sep 18, 2009 #3 Got a pic of the kit... Not fitted yet! Pretty easy to fit, just may need to mod the bulb holders a little!! Will fit STD lights!
Got a pic of the kit... Not fitted yet! Pretty easy to fit, just may need to mod the bulb holders a little!! Will fit STD lights!
drifter Sep 18, 2009 #4 dont you have to take the bumper off? depending on that i might be intrested.
K kevo66 (weaveworx) Sep 18, 2009 #6 drifter said: dont you have to take the bumper off? depending on that i might be intrested. Click to expand... TBH you have to drop the bumper to just put in new bulbs unless you have tiny fingers so I would say yeah!! Can get any K you want!!
drifter said: dont you have to take the bumper off? depending on that i might be intrested. Click to expand... TBH you have to drop the bumper to just put in new bulbs unless you have tiny fingers so I would say yeah!! Can get any K you want!!
B bm147 Paid Member Sep 18, 2009 #7 Count me in... Stupid question but they arent illegal are they, as in i know with xenons you need an auto leveling sensor
Count me in... Stupid question but they arent illegal are they, as in i know with xenons you need an auto leveling sensor
K kevo66 (weaveworx) Sep 18, 2009 #8 bm147 said: Count me in... Stupid question but they arent illegal are they, as in i know with xenons you need an auto leveling sensor Click to expand... The letter of the law is that they are not! BUT, if you have a stupid color temp of 8k plus you WILL get pulled!! 4300 or 6000 you will be fine! So.... all that are in, names below pls! Only if definate, will take payment and then order when sorted! 1.kevo66 - 6000k 2.bm147
bm147 said: Count me in... Stupid question but they arent illegal are they, as in i know with xenons you need an auto leveling sensor Click to expand... The letter of the law is that they are not! BUT, if you have a stupid color temp of 8k plus you WILL get pulled!! 4300 or 6000 you will be fine! So.... all that are in, names below pls! Only if definate, will take payment and then order when sorted! 1.kevo66 - 6000k 2.bm147
Mr Sheep Sep 18, 2009 #9 Does anyone have a pic difference, wish they we're a bit eaier to fit without taking off the bumper.
Sean Sep 18, 2009 #10 Taking the bumper off isnt a big deal really, well worth it for HIDs I would have thought.
Foxspeed "the new red baron" Moderator Sep 18, 2009 #11 kevo66 said: The letter of the law is that they are not! BUT, if you have a stupid color temp of 8k plus you WILL get pulled!! Click to expand... not wanting to drop anyone in it but you need to read this - http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/roadsafety/drs/hidheadlamps
kevo66 said: The letter of the law is that they are not! BUT, if you have a stupid color temp of 8k plus you WILL get pulled!! Click to expand... not wanting to drop anyone in it but you need to read this - http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/roadsafety/drs/hidheadlamps
K kevo66 (weaveworx) Sep 18, 2009 #12 foxspeed said: not wanting to drop anyone in it but you need to read this - http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/roadsafety/drs/hidheadlamps Click to expand... I know mate, as said, they are not legal to the letter of the law but I know loads that have them and not probs with PC Plod or MOT!! Depends if you go super blue/purple (8k and above) or OEM looking!!
foxspeed said: not wanting to drop anyone in it but you need to read this - http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/roadsafety/drs/hidheadlamps Click to expand... I know mate, as said, they are not legal to the letter of the law but I know loads that have them and not probs with PC Plod or MOT!! Depends if you go super blue/purple (8k and above) or OEM looking!!
M m.barnes Sep 18, 2009 #14 Sorry keV. What do you actually get for 60 quid? Surely no one makes actual full kits with ballasts etc for that much??
Sorry keV. What do you actually get for 60 quid? Surely no one makes actual full kits with ballasts etc for that much??
Giles Sep 18, 2009 #15 I don't know alot about HID but can it use 5000k on the road & did it need headlamp washers?
K kevo66 (weaveworx) Sep 19, 2009 #16 m.barnes said: Sorry keV. What do you actually get for 60 quid? Surely no one makes actual full kits with ballasts etc for that much?? Click to expand... Yes indeed my good man! Bulbs, ballasts, wiring, full monty! Giles said: I don't know alot about HID but can it use 5000k on the road & did it need headlamp washers? Click to expand... 6000k mate, they dont make 5k!
m.barnes said: Sorry keV. What do you actually get for 60 quid? Surely no one makes actual full kits with ballasts etc for that much?? Click to expand... Yes indeed my good man! Bulbs, ballasts, wiring, full monty! Giles said: I don't know alot about HID but can it use 5000k on the road & did it need headlamp washers? Click to expand... 6000k mate, they dont make 5k!