HID headlight upgrade on 111R... fitting guide & comparisons

[PB9]

bogie said:

my car passed MOT with LED sides and HID dip/main/lamps no probs.....and on the bit about adjusting them - get them done at a bodyshop with their alignment tool as per a normal car...then ask them to raise them up about 20% - the Elise is so low you wont dazzle anyone and it really works well ....had mine like this for 2 years no probs

My car is booked in for MOT next month when I return to the UK.

Will see what they say about setting them a bit high because of the low car... Whats up by 20% ? is that a magic type of angle that I dont know about ?

When I popped into my local MOT place to see if they could tell me if the lights were out, they just pushed the machine they had to the lowest level and said "yep they are out..." but I dont even think the machine was in line with the light level so I dont see how they can say they are out of line... I thought the point was to set the machine level with the lights, otherwise my concept of basic trig and angles would say that whatever result they see on the projection would be out and wrong....

The lights are been setup by Jude Performance before been taken to the MOT place they use, so will talk with them and see what they can do. Since my car is down at the 110/120 level, about a low as it goes without killing the front on humps....

Will be getting some LED sidelights, to be fitted while the alignment is been done.

How do you do HID driving lights ? ( or is that on an S1 ? I recall eliseshop not having a HID for the S2 driving lights ?? )

-pete

[S Works]

Janitor said:

Not me mate

[Janitor]

S Works said:

[quote=Janitor]
Not me mate

No, you're right - it isn't you! It was kinda in your direction and I put way too much together without looking close enough! Dufus!

Anyway, this is you... (although you're better looking in the other one! )

[S Works]

At least the car looks good

[bogie]

"How do you do HID driving lights ? ( or is that on an S1 ? I recall eliseshop not having a HID for the S2 driving lights ?? ) "

I bought a generic kit designed for driving lamps (more shallow) from a UK based on-line site....but I cant remember it now ....the kit was similar price ....then aim the driving lamps like proper long reach rally spots ...with dip/main/driving lamps on it really is as good as daylight ......

[gooby]

Just put my kit on - the light is brilliant! Also changed the side lights to LED's and put the most powerful bulb I could find in the main beams. Not bad. Not bad at all!

havnt tried the radio yet...

[handbag]

Gooby, go turn the radio on and see if it works... or are you afraid?

[Janitor]

Oh yeah, about the radio issue...

I don't have any MW/AM is non-existent... but then again always was when the rear LEDs come to life!

[S works]

I'm gonna get some of these soon - the difference was very clear this weekend away with bogie. His lights are about a million times better than mine.

[grinzzz]

Janitor said:

Oh yeah, about the radio issue...

I don't have any MW/AM is non-existent... but then again always was when the rear LEDs come to life!

Hmmm I've noticed that too - can't listen to the light programme because of it

[gooby]

handbag said:

Gooby, go turn the radio on and see if it works... or are you afraid?

OK - Radio. DAB is unaffected. FM has a slight crackle when the lights are on. It is noticeable but not irritating. I did mount the PSU as low and as forward as possible. Just behing the area for the oil coolers. I have not tried MW or AM - why would I care? Is there anything on MW & AM?.

The light is fantastic. Like all HID's it takes a few seconds to "warm up" but that is not a problem. For flashing I have the main beams and aux lights.

[Lotustuart]

BUMP

only because i`m about to fit my and the guides easier to find now!!

[gooby]

Big question - where do I get a replacement bulb?

None have gone, but I dont want to be in the poor position of having to wait for a replacement if there is a problem.

[Muncher]

gooby, you nearly gave me a heart attack there!

I think they are interchangeable with others anyway. My mate also keep a few spare just in case any fails and they also sent out a selection of spare bulbs free of charge last time also. In short, bend my ear

[gooby]

Bulb gone - will check fuses tomorrow, but I still want a couple spare just in case.

[Lotustuart]

I`d be interested in knowing where to get and how much spare dipped bulbs are?!
Suggestions please

[Muncher]

My mate has a couple spare, I am pretty sure the bulbs are warrantied so will get a replacement sent to you FOC Gooby if you mail me your address.

[sequential]

Janitor said:

These will be the LEDs you want:

www.ultraleds.co.uk/product_info.p

Remember that they are polarity dependant unlike standard bulbs - if they don't work when fitted, simply remove, turn over and refit Test this before putting everything back together again though!

I'm thinking of having the HID conversion performed on dip and main, but I'm also thinking of getting LED sidelights so the colours match.

However, I've noticed the link states that LEDs can melt if placed too near the lamp...

Has anyone encountered problems with their LED sidelights melting with HIDs?
If I leave the halogen sidelights in, is there a noticeable colour difference with HID dip?
Is there a difference with HID main?

Also, what sized bulbs are used for the driving (spot) lights? Can I perform an HID conversion on the driving lights by simply buying an additional pair of HID ballasts and the correctly sized driving bulbs?

[Janitor]

Hello Mr quential...

Don't worry about the heat thing - seriously, it's not an issue

I believe the Driving Lamps can be upgraded too, but I'm not personally sure on what type you'd need. I believe PH & SELOC member Bogie has done these though, perhaps he could help a little more..?

[Trixster]

Muncher's done it too I believe.