PaulB Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Hi all, after some recommendations here.I've got Halogen lights lights on my spit with relays. However although they are ok on Main beam, they really seem to need a bit more brightness on dipped. Especially for the RBBR.I want to keep the car looking original so don't want to add additional lights at the front. Plus there isn't much room.So I was thinking of upgrading to HID lights. I've seen a kit on ebay for £80 and moss seem to do one for about £170. A big price difference. Has anyone fitted a HID kit and can recommend one?Thanks in advance for help.Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjwman Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Funny, I was just thinking along the same lines.Anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilD Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Converting standard non sealed beam headlamps to HID is not permitted under UK law, brief script is:HID is only legal if the headlight unit is correctly 'E' marked. Halogen headlight units and Xenon HID units have different 'E' marks. The only way for an HID kit to be road legal is if the whole headlight unit is replaced with one specifically designed for HID or the existing headlight unit is reassessed for compliance and assigned a new 'E' mark. As you can imagine, this is vastly inconvenient and expensive. In short, unless you take steps to do all of this then your vehicle will not be road legal. In the Department's view it is not legal to sell or use after market HID lighting kits, for converting conventional Halogen headlamps to HID Xenon. If a customer wants to convert his vehicle to Xenon HID he must purchase completely new Xenon HID headlamps. The reason for this is that the existing lens and reflector are designed around a Halogen filament bulb, working to very precise tolerances. If one places a HID "burner" (bulb) in the headlamp, the beam pattern will not be correct, there will be glare in some places and not enough light in other places within the beam pattern. - Department for Transport (2006)If you want to reead it all see attached pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Vehicles prior to a certain date are not required to have "E" marked lamps, therefore it should be OK to fit them with a HID kit.Anyone in front of you will not thank you for purchasing a HID kit.. :-(It will of course improve your rate of progress as the will pull over very quickly... :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Colin's right, getting them aimed and working correctly in some decent light units is the key.I think the ideal solution would be to have conventional dipped lights and HID mains - so 4 headlight Triumphs are idea :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferny Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Had a Triumph with HID's behind me on a 10CR so pulled over to let him past as I was being blinded. Then spent ages being slowed down by him... I don't think they're worth it. Good light units with good bulbs are absolutely fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulB Posted March 18, 2014 Author Share Posted March 18, 2014 Thanks for the comments. My intention isn't to blind other drivers or be illegal. So I would ensure the dipped beam is dipped.Happy to get a complete unit including the headlamp unit.Just wondering whether anyone has done it before and if they could recommend a unit to buy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS211083 Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 GT6M tried these and wasn't a fan as the beam is more straight or something?? I think he said that high beam was too bright and dip was not as good as H4's. He will input soon I'm sure.Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royboy66 Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I fitted a cheapish HiD kit just before the RBRR , but I didn't like them! They felt a bit "bouncy" and while testing down a country lane on high beam I nearly blinded myself from the reflective road sign ! I took them off and have halogens with "night breaker " bulbs fitted , much nicer . But that's just my personal experience . Roy 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phwoar Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I've gone for a set of these, bought, but not fitted yet.http://www.narva.com.au/products/detail/h4-5-34-146mm-12v-10055w-highlow-beam-free-form-halogen-headlamp-conversion-kit/noheaders/1/?KeepThis=true& Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiggrr1 Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 You may have a slight problem there :-/Without going into the garage with my tape measure, I thought our headlamps were 7" and not 5 3/4" that you have linked to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phwoar Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Glad you spotted the "deliberate" error, I did get the 7" version! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulB Posted March 18, 2014 Author Share Posted March 18, 2014 6485 wrote:I've gone for a set of these, bought, but not fitted yet. http://www.narva.com.au/products/detail/h4-5-34-146mm-12v-10055w-highlow-beam-free-form-halogen-headlamp-conversion-kit/noheaders/1/?KeepThis=true&Let me know how you get on fitting them.RBRR isn't until October so I might change my bulbs to night breakers in the meantime and see what improvements that gives before taking the plunge in buying a HID kit.But it would be good to know how you get on.Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimW Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I fitted HID's to my GT6 with the clear lens headlamp bowls (these are a must for correct beam deflection and avoiding blinding other) I think they are just fantastic....fitted them for the RBRR in 2012 and I wouldn't use halogens again.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulB Posted March 18, 2014 Author Share Posted March 18, 2014 339 wrote:I fitted HID's to my GT6 with the clear lens headlamp bowls (these are a must for correct beam deflection and avoiding blinding other) I think they are just fantastic....fitted them for the RBRR in 2012 and I wouldn't use halogens again..Where did you get them from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royboy66 Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I agree with Tim , with the clear lens they work better, I didn't like the clear lens on my mk1 but they look good on Tims mk3 ! Roy 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiggrr1 Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 339 wrote:I fitted HID's to my GT6 with the clear lens headlamp bowls (these are a must for correct beam deflection and avoiding blinding other) I think they are just fantastic....fitted them for the RBRR in 2012 and I wouldn't use halogens again..Sorry for the thread drift............................ 8) 8) 8)Good to hear from you Tim 8) 8) 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimW Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Thanks Steve 8) 8) 8)I was given the HID kit by a friend (i have some great friends!!) The clear lens bowls were from a landrover dealer online £45 i think for the pair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimW Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Thanks Steve 8) 8) 8)I was given the HID kit by a friend (i have some great friends!!) The clear lens bowls were from a landrover dealer online £45 i think for the pair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulB Posted March 25, 2014 Author Share Posted March 25, 2014 I thought I'd change my halogen bulbs for some more powerful ones first to see if that made a difference. And it did. I didn't think it would but it did. I bought some Osram Nightbreaker unlimited bulbs and they are really good. So I think I will postpone my HID upgrade for the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uksnatcher Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 I have Philips Xtreme headlamp bulbs , huge improvement but wanted more so.....Added 4300k 35watt HID conversion kit to the spotlampsNo issues with the H3 bulbs, simple replacement with no length problems, they fit snugly in the housing just had to drill a hole and ad a rubber grommet for the 2 rather large bulb connectors to go through.Wiring the extra wires for the bulb ballasts is a pain but cable ties are your friend.. ;)During the process i borrowed an 8000k bulb and tried it, noticably less bright than the 4300k bulb, both very white but the 8000k had a blue edge/prism.Conclusion: Just do it...! Yes they are brighter and yes they throw light further....much further. Cheap upgrade , even for 100w lamps... I have now wow spotlamps instead of average / good.Some before (with 100w spots) / after (with HID bulbs in the spots)pics i took:Before:After ( camera struggling here) : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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