HID lighting on a Defender?

[Caractacus]

Hi all,

I'm wanting to upgrade my lights on the 300 Tdi Defender and am wondering if anyone else has used any of the HID offerings available on the interweb?

From a first look they look like an easy job to install. Also, seeing as I'm a HID noobie, is there anything I should look out for in terms of a quality product?

Cheers,

C.

[Bish]

Don't buy the cheapest as they are cr+p quality. I fitted one, cannot remember how much it cost, maybe £200. I fitted it in 1 hour and I have no idea about electrical matters!!!

I would recommend changing the lens to the crystal version too.

[Caractacus]

Thanks Bish. Was it worth it?

If so, how much better are your lights now?
Cheers,

C.

[Denis O]

HID's will be "light" years ahead of standard LR bukbs. I've fitted HIDS4U kits to a Disco 2 and a P38 and the difference is night and day. I bought some for my 50th but haven't got round to fitting them yet but it won't be difficult.

HIDS4U kits are about £150 and the H4 bulb does both dip and main beam. The kit I bough for the Defender was from ebay for around £80 and looks very similar to the HIDS4U sets.

[Caractacus]

Denis O said:

HID's will be "light" years ahead of standard LR bukbs. I've fitted HIDS4U kits to a Disco 2 and a P38 and the difference is night and day. I bought some for my 50th but haven't got round to fitting them yet but it won't be difficult.

HIDS4U kits are about £150 and the H4 bulb does both dip and main beam. The kit I bough for the Defender was from ebay for around £80 and looks very similar to the HIDS4U sets.

Great info - thanks very much.

[BLUETHUNDER]

I fitted a decent set on my 50th. As as been said get the crystal quartz headlamps as well.

[Bish]

They were "light" years ahead. Blinded a few other drivers but being purely selfish it was the a very good addition to the old girl.

[David Beer]

Often thought about it but not having self levelling and wash facility technically make them illegal. But if you make it clear to the insurance company apparently you are ok !

[Bish]

David Beer said:

Often thought about it but not having self levelling and wash facility technically make them illegal. But if you make it clear to the insurance company apparently you are ok !

Still get through MOT. I think the self levelling and wash are only for the type approval from a manufacturers point of view.