Cheap upgrade for crappy headlamps needed

[RobbieV]

I know this might sound a bit silly, but how about a set of HIDs for the dipped, and another set for the full beams? Wouldn't the full beam be much better too? And no, my name isn't Rosthchild.

Once you have dipped HID's full beam just never gets used.

[Tim2001]

I know this might sound a bit silly, but how about a set of HIDs for the dipped, and another set for the full beams? Wouldn't the full beam be much better too? And no, my name isn't Rosthchild.

Not exactly silly but better to look at how one set works to start with as I very rarely use the full beam these days and tend to do a reasonable amount of dark driving on unlit roads.

[Podman]

But wouldnt these take time to heat up like the others..... So possibly the time they have warmed up you would be switching them off....

Just a thought...

[RobbieV]

But wouldnt these take time to heat up like the others..... So possibly the time they have warmed up you would be switching them off....

Just a thought...

Absolutely right

[Podman]

I have had 8000k h.i.d's and found they were too blue for my liking so means one of the ballasts had gone i have just a new set of 6000k (complete kit) for 94quid......

My only suggestion would be try and find bulbs to match the hids and perhaps use them as that is what i will be doing in the future so they wont look out of place if you do have to use them.

[se6]

I have put HIDs in my full beam on my Astra Coupe aswell as the dip beam. I have gone for 6000k in both, but think maybe 4300k would be better for the full beam as it less white and brighter. They do make a big difference though and in my Calibra the HID kit and clear headlight lenses was one of the best mods i did.

[se6]

The sets i bought were each under £40 delivered from Hong Kong from Ebay. I have got some more on the way for the front fogs.

[clark607]

just fitted my HID lights make a hell of a difference, a must have IMO.

[RobbieV]

Standard headlights with angel eyes, clear lens and 6000k HID's

[sinbrad]

Anyone got a photo of the install under the bonnet? Would like to see where the ballast etc is placed before I go for a set?

cheers

[Podman]

I have placed mine behind the bumper and behind the foam bit. fed the wires upto the back of the lights and earthed them to the battery.

[RobbieV]

Mine sit under the headlights.

[sinbrad]

I take it then you opted to take off the headlights etc to get an easier install. Don't know what direction to take, whether it's the engine bay install or like yourselves behind the bumper?

[Podman]

I left the headlights in place while i installed the hid's... Its really easy to install behind the bumper.

[sinbrad]

Well fitted the hid's today and placed the ballasts under the headlight unit, quite a snug fit. They look great and are V bright, opted for the 4300k. Only thing that bothers me though is that when I first switch on the lights I get a slight flash from both lights and then they settle down and get steadily brighter until they are at their brightest. Is this a common thing with hids or have I got a problem? Oh and I went for the £20 one's on ebay with £20 delivery so all in all not a bad deal, I think?