HID headlamps on VXR8
Discussion
SteveMJ said:
I fitted the 55W HID kit yesterday and am most impressed with the illumination they give. I drove along some very dark country roads last night but these gave a good view of the road ahead.
I found fitting was a bit fiddly and removing the wheel and arch liner on the drivers side made the job stright forward. I wish I had done that first on the near side, I messed about for too long getting the airbox out.
Thanks for the hints and tips I got here.
Steve
PS my drivers-side wheel is all clean on both inside and outside now too :-)
I found fitting was a bit fiddly and removing the wheel and arch liner on the drivers side made the job stright forward. I wish I had done that first on the near side, I messed about for too long getting the airbox out.
Thanks for the hints and tips I got here.
Steve
PS my drivers-side wheel is all clean on both inside and outside now too :-)
That's what were all here for..
....glad you managed to fit them ok, they do make one hell of a difference!! I see the same company do versions for the hi beam as well...
adaptive said:
fitted my last week, impressed 
Now need to replace the sidelight bulbs to match - any recommendations?
I have noticed some condensation/moisture behind one of the lenses. So I propose to use silcone sealant around the bung/grommet as I noticed that it was not a tight fit. I'm not sure how to drive the mositure out of the headlamp though - perhaps put a desicant in their overnight. THis may be a job for when its warmer.Now need to replace the sidelight bulbs to match - any recommendations?
As regards side lights then Graham is your man.
Did you fit the 55W version? My son's girl 'complained' how bright they were when I followed her last week - but she has a Clio with only one headlight anyway. Yes - I did offer to change her Clio's bulb - my son told me to stop fussing ha ha!
Steve
I saw some LEDs that were recommended on the thread Foxdie started but they were just LEDs? I'm hamfisted so like a simple solution that somebody else has figured out these? http://www.ultraleds.co.uk/501-194-t10-anti-bulb-w...
aren't these just the LED clusters?
Seems they are problematic with the heat generated from main beam?
Have just purchased new LEDs for the side lights to replace the ones I fitted last year. It seems to be heat related, I assume from the high beam bulb of which they are in close proximity to.
It does state on the website that they are of plastic construction and so should not be placed close to sources of heat, headlights for example. Strange really as these LEDs are sold as automotive, and as such are always going to have to work in close proximity to headlights. For this reason, I'm considering getting a HID kit to replace my hi-beam as these kick out much less heat, and the colour of the light will complement the dipped beam HID and LED sides
aren't these just the LED clusters?
Seems they are problematic with the heat generated from main beam?
pah250 said:
StefanVXR8 said:
My multi-led front sidelights both have two or three LEDs out on each side, I think it's down to the heat in the headlamp as I've had this before.
My rear multi-led reversing light bulbs are fine and not an issue at all.
Stef
I've had this too.My rear multi-led reversing light bulbs are fine and not an issue at all.
Stef
Have just purchased new LEDs for the side lights to replace the ones I fitted last year. It seems to be heat related, I assume from the high beam bulb of which they are in close proximity to.
It does state on the website that they are of plastic construction and so should not be placed close to sources of heat, headlights for example. Strange really as these LEDs are sold as automotive, and as such are always going to have to work in close proximity to headlights. For this reason, I'm considering getting a HID kit to replace my hi-beam as these kick out much less heat, and the colour of the light will complement the dipped beam HID and LED sides
adaptive said:
Yes.adaptive said:
aren't these just the LED clusters?
Seems they are problematic with the heat generated from main beam?
They are a stick of LED clusters (3 LEDs per cluster I think). If using them to replace the side lights, they are housed in the same part of the headlight as the full-beam bulb, and so yes I think they are susceptive to the heat produced when the full-beam is on.Seems they are problematic with the heat generated from main beam?
Gary H 2008 said:
...which is for how much time?
(Not had a problem in over a year.)
Had mine in about 3 or 4 months before they started to 'blink'. Some of the LED clusters seemed to have shifted across the plastic surface and one of them was close to dropping off the plastic mounting. Glad I removed them before this happened else it would have dropped into the front light assembly!(Not had a problem in over a year.)
I put a lot of miles on my car and use full-beam quote a lot on way to and from work, and so my LEDs were probably exposed to heat from the full-beam for longer periods than others.
SteveMJ said:
I've noticed that there is some interference on the FM radio when the headlamps switch on. Has anyone else had this?
I've just ordered some ferrites to put over the supply leads to help supress emissions. This should help.
Steve
You actually use your radio? I've just ordered some ferrites to put over the supply leads to help supress emissions. This should help.
Steve
Don't think I've had it on in ages. I've either got the windows down or I put a CD on. But now you've mentioned it I'll give it a try.
Hi Mark,
Yes, you can buy just the ballasts and you get them with non-CAN bus error too. I had to buy a replacement for my son's Alfa and a single one (no CAN bus involvement) cost about £18.
The CAN-bus fix is (I think) a fixed resistor so that the car's bulb-fault detection can see a current path when the lights are off.
Hope that helps.
Steve
Yes, you can buy just the ballasts and you get them with non-CAN bus error too. I had to buy a replacement for my son's Alfa and a single one (no CAN bus involvement) cost about £18.
The CAN-bus fix is (I think) a fixed resistor so that the car's bulb-fault detection can see a current path when the lights are off.
Hope that helps.
Steve
I wouldn't have a clue when it comes to the resistor end lol, a degree in technology and design ten years ago was completely wasted on me on that front, haven't looked near the thing!!!
Tried to message the oz dealer to price up just the ballasts for the oem type install but seems to have disabled the message facility :-(
Tried to message the oz dealer to price up just the ballasts for the oem type install but seems to have disabled the message facility :-(
m00k said:
I wouldn't have a clue when it comes to the resistor end lol, a degree in technology and design ten years ago was completely wasted on me on that front, haven't looked near the thing!!!
Tried to message the oz dealer to price up just the ballasts for the oem type install but seems to have disabled the message facility :-(
mook - try this email address :Tried to message the oz dealer to price up just the ballasts for the oem type install but seems to have disabled the message facility :-(
95soar_ixiy3109naox@members.ebay.com.au
Hi again,
HID direct supplier mine.
These look similar (please check) to the OEM ones IIRC: http://www.hids-direct.co.uk/matsus
ta-gen-4-hid-... the info say sit fits a Camaro.
I fitted these to my son's Alfa: http://www.hids-direct.co.uk/hid-12v-35w-digital-b... £17.50
HID direct supplier mine.
These look similar (please check) to the OEM ones IIRC: http://www.hids-direct.co.uk/matsus
ta-gen-4-hid-... the info say sit fits a Camaro.I fitted these to my son's Alfa: http://www.hids-direct.co.uk/hid-12v-35w-digital-b... £17.50
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