Finally Fitted Hid 8000k Lights.

[andypower5.7]

Here are some pics of my 8000k HID lights daytime, nighttime.

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r256/ANDYSONE/XENON2.jpg

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r256/ANDYSONE/xenon4.jpg

[marls]

They look awesome mate,

Where did you get them?

[andypower5.7]

Hi marls got them from ebay for $80.00 they look much better on the road as everyone is looking as you dont see this very often i am glad i done it. Just dont leave them on when car isnt running as the battery goes flat very, very quickly as i was adjusting my lights last night for quite a while and the battery went dead they chew alot of power.

[CorporateJet]

Looks great. Long long did it take to fit them? Any snags along the way?

[andypower5.7]

About half a hour each side very simple with no problems.

[CorporateJet]

Thanks. Much appreciated.

[seedyrom]

Hi marls got them from ebay for $80.00

!!!!

Amazing value

[andypower5.7]

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r256/ANDYSONE/CompleteKitInBox.jpgThis is the kit from ebay item number 180205880342 9 days to go from today plenty more in stock. Why pay a few hundred as this kit does the job nicely and made in japan aswell.

[L-iam]

do they make much difference driving wise? can you see much better?

[andypower5.7]

They make a big difference while driving as they shot out more in front and to the sides by alot, its like having your driving lights or spot lights on at the same time but better much more light and much better vision at night by a mile. Might have to do my driving lights now aswell.

[Nfi]

Hey, they look great. Was just wondering what bulb type the clubby takes?

Cheers

[Pepps]

Hey mate, that looks awesome, do you know what seller that was on ebay as that listing is long gone..

[SirNemesis]

HID lights are supposed to use significantly less power than standard lights. If you are flattening your battery quickly, something isnt right.

[steve_t]

Might be time for a new battery??

[Clubb'N]

They look awesomre, I'll be installing 8000k HID's in my clubby when i get a chance was always set on 8000k and you just confirmed it, exactly what i want

RE: your parkers I've read some people use LED's to make them the same ...
Keep us posted :)

[smokey777]

and atleast you got em fitted to projectors not reflectors

[VT_Lance]

this thread is over a year old

[blackass]

yeah they look great ! and bloody cheep hey.

H.I.D light only draw big current when starting up. and draw very little compaired to a standard h4 when on.

[Wonky]

They look awesomre, I'll be installing 8000k HID's in my clubby when i get a chance was always set on 8000k and you just confirmed it, exactly what i want

RE: your parkers I've read some people use LED's to make them the same ...
Keep us posted :)

8000k is heading up into the blue region so they don't actually put out as much light as 6000k or 4600k. Are you looking for optimum lighting or wank factor? :D LED parkers are very cheap and look much better than standard ones.

[Pepps]

Does anyone have these fitted to normal VY SS headlights, not projectors?
I would love to know how they look in the normal headlights.

[Clubb'N]

crap and severely illegal ...

[VZ_V8]

35W 6000K Low beam (Projector), 50W 6000K High Beam (Reflector) FTW!

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o64/tim6489/IMG_21251014x676.jpg

[Evman]

http://www.galleriahuuto.net/2006/etusivu/artigas_salmijarvi/kuvat/spontaneous_human_combu.jpg

Haha! Awesome stuff Tim!

[VZ_V8]

Haha! Awesome stuff Tim!

you almost glare yourself driving towards white road signs with the high beam on :lmao:

[jerrel]

hmmmm 8000k hids....
well it looks like i have to go out and re-tint my entire car again... this time i think ill go 5% all round, even the front windscreen...im sick of being dazzled by all the ricers, and it seems, all the v8s now...



8000k is heading up into the blue region so they don't actually put out as much light as 6000k or 4600k. Are you looking for optimum lighting or wank factor? :D LED parkers are very cheap and look much better than standard ones.

that is 100% correct wonky.. if i were ever changing my head lights because i needed to "see the road more at night" i would get 55w 4300k... that way i get good vision with out looking like a wanker :)



just remember andy, the more u can see, the less other people can see when they are coming head-on towards u.

[KCB50L]

That's bright, do you get wankers coming the other way flashing you cause they think you have your high beam on, I get that with the normal projector lights on the VZ.

[VZ_V8]

That's bright, do you get wankers coming the other way flashing you cause they think you have your high beam on, I get that with the normal projector lights on the VZ.


Thats with 50W high beam on. they virtually render the 35W low beam useless when they are on. Have had the 35W low beam kit in since December last year. have not once had someone look twice nor flash me. In saying that I have spent a LOT of time adjusting the beam and getting friends to drive in front to check them.

All good soo far. Its all about the correct setup rather than just chucking them in and leaving the factory headlight settings...



that is 100% correct wonky.. if i were ever changing my head lights because i needed to "see the road more at night" i would get 55w 4300k... that way i get good vision with out looking like a wanker :)


I wouldn't say these have the "wanker" look...

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o64/tim6489/VZ%20SS%20Cleaned/IMG_2119.jpg

[jerrel]

Thats with 50W high beam on. they virtually render the 35W low beam useless when they are on. Have had the 35W low beam kit in since December last year. have not once had someone look twice nor flash me. In saying that I have spent a LOT of time adjusting the beam and getting friends to drive in front to check them.

All good soo far. Its all about the correct setup rather than just chucking them in and leaving the factory headlight settings...



I wouldn't say these have the "wanker" look...

[IMG]http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o64/tim6489/VZ%20SS%20Cleaned/IMG_2119.jpg[IMG]


i wouldn't say they have the "wanker" look either... obviously they arnt 8000k
IMO anything above 6000k is just pure wank, it gives less light, ive seen some body that had 12000k's and it was purple for christ sake!


for those who are uninformed about hids, and the lumen output of the light may like to see this chart... where it confirms what wonky and myself have said..
4300k - 3100lm
8000k - 2500lm
so 8000k has 20% less lumens....

http://www.unique-coatings.com/lamin-x/colortempchart.jpg

[VZ_V8]

for those who are uninformed about hids, and the lumen output of the light may like to see this chart... where it confirms what wonky and myself have said..
4300k - 3100lm
8000k - 2500lm
so 8000k has 20% less lumens....


That picture is the same one with the colours edited which although might be the right shade doesnt give a good represenation of how they actually look. My picture above is of 6000K lamps. I would prefer the whiter colour and the 200 less lumens. Its not like I can't see ahead. My pic clearly shows that. :lol:

[Wonky]

6000k is what Gerald recommends but when I ordered the kits for James (worknssv) and I he only had one set of 6000k high beams and said it would be a couple of weeks before he had more so I took a set of 4300k high beams and 6000k low beams. It's only $80 for a pair of 6000k globes if I don't like the 4300k.

At first I didn't like the 4300k as compared to the 6000k low beams they looked slightly yellow and not the crisp white with very, very slight hint of blue that the 6000k are. However, now I've used them for a couple of weeks I'm getting used to them - also knowing they give me the most light helps! :D

[ronie]

they look sweet as.
nice job

[kpop]

35W 6000K Low beam (Projector), 50W 6000K High Beam (Reflector)

im not exacty sure, but isnt 35w for regular lights a bit low. im pretty sure my regular lights are 50w or something. mine are 6000. next time i would probably go the 4000 option.

i still light up the road like crazy though :)

[VZ_V8]

im not exacty sure, but isnt 35w for regular lights a bit low. im pretty sure my regular lights are 50w or something. mine are 6000. next time i would probably go the 4000 option.

i still light up the road like crazy though :)

Not in HIDs. 55w is for normal halogens. However a 35W HID = 3x 55w Halogen.

You wouldn't want 50W HID in your low beam. You would not only glare people but blind them at the same time. Are you sure your talking about HID and not just aftermarket globes??

[kpop]

Not in HIDs. 55w is for normal halogens. However a 35W HID = 3x 55w Halogen.

You wouldn't want 50W HID in your low beam. You would not only glare people but blind them at the same time. Are you sure your talking about HID and not just aftermarket globes??

HID's :jester:

im just trying to remember details from an email sent over 14 months ago haha. your probably right about the wattage though. ive never been high beemed/tooted at/yelled at about my xenons

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh281/kpopaustralia/130420083011.jpg

[ADAM 26]

i just put 8000K in my stato, even tho its the blue tinge and not as much light as the 6000K its still a large improvement over stock.

i also got crystal vision for my fog/spot lights, they took a h27 globe but i modifyed it to fit a h11 as there is no after market h27 globe avalible. they came in a pack with matching parkers. its not a perfect match, but its far better that the stock candle colour globe, also the abount of light is greatly improved.

i havent been flashed or anything yet, i drove to lakes entrance and back at night and knowone flashed me, also i drive to work every morning when its dark and most nights i drive too.

as long as there adjusted correctly there is no problem with glare to other drivers.

( imagine back in the day when they went from convetional glabes to halogen! everyone would have been complaining about these new fandangle bright lights!)

[HEXEM]

35W 6000K Low beam (Projector), 50W 6000K High Beam (Reflector) FTW!

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o64/tim6489/IMG_21251014x676.jpg

I definately want that light power in my SSV --- That is just incredible. I think I saw someone also post about LED parker lights (nice and bright) for the VE?... I wouldn't mind if someone could tell me which ones to get and where from?..

Also if you have done the change to your car (post a photo please!!) :).

One question though (at this moment) fitting the globes etc for the 6000k can you just take out the current projector globe and replace with the new ones? (like plug and play). I would rather not have to do moded wiring..

VZ_V8 what brand (kit) of HIDs should one get?

Cheers

Phil

[arboo]

More wankers driving around blinding innocent motorists - Just what we need. Let me guess, you all drive around with fog lights on as well on a clear night?
Cops need to start doing their job and booking these imbeciles. :flipoff:

[Wonky]

I definately want that light power in my SSV --- That is just incredible. I think I saw someone also post about LED parker lights (nice and bright) for the VE?... I wouldn't mind if someone could tell me which ones to get and where from?..

Also if you have done the change to your car (post a photo please!!) :).

One question though (at this moment) fitting the globes etc for the 6000k can you just take out the current projector globe and replace with the new ones? (like plug and play). I would rather not have to do moded wiring..

VZ_V8 what brand (kit) of HIDs should one get?

Cheers

Phil

Phil,

My set up looks much the same as that too. I had my high beams and low beams done at the same time by an auto elec who hid the ballasts down low out of the way. Took him a few hours as he'd never done one before and took the front bar off for easier access and to mount the ballasts but the wiring itself is pretty much plug and play, so no dramas there. If I wasn't disabled now I'd have certainly done them myself.

I'm not sure where Tim got his from but over the last 4 years I've bought about 10 sets for my 3 cars in that time and friends' cars from Gerald at Gadgetmaster (www.gadgetmaster.com.au) and never had a problem. They're not as cheap as some though he gives discount if you tell him you're a member on here, but there's plenty of support if you do have an issue. Gerald also has some fantastic very bright LED globes for parkers quite cheap.

[VZ_V8]

I definately want that light power in my SSV --- That is just incredible. I think I saw someone also post about LED parker lights (nice and bright) for the VE?... I wouldn't mind if someone could tell me which ones to get and where from?..

Also if you have done the change to your car (post a photo please!!) :).

One question though (at this moment) fitting the globes etc for the 6000k can you just take out the current projector globe and replace with the new ones? (like plug and play). I would rather not have to do moded wiring..

VZ_V8 what brand (kit) of HIDs should one get?

Cheers

Phil

PM Sent Mate


More wankers driving around blinding innocent motorists - Just what we need. Let me guess, you all drive around with fog lights on as well on a clear night?
Cops need to start doing their job and booking these imbeciles. :flipoff:

Have a cry FFS!!! :flipoff:

It all comes down to how they are setup. If angled correctly there is no issues. I have had family members and friends drive in front of me at night in the left, centre and right lanes and not one of them have ever said my lights are are any worse than any other standard car. No I don't drive with my fog lights on, in fact it gives me the shits when people do.

You saying that ALL of us with HIDs are glaring innocent motorists is about as valid a statement as me saying you're a hoon because you drive a holden. Whingers like you give me the shits.

[Wonky]

No I don't drive with my fog lights on, in fact it gives me the shits when people do.

You saying that ALL of us with HIDs are glaring innocent motorists is about as valid a statement as me saying you're a hoon because you drive a holden. Whingers like you give me the shits.

+1 :goodjob:

arboo obviously likes people to drive around without the benefit of the best lighting leaving them more prone to accidents! Seems like he likes people to be kept in the dark - much like himself really I suspect. :stick: :lol:

[HEXEM]

More wankers driving around blinding innocent motorists - Just what we need. Let me guess, you all drive around with fog lights on as well on a clear night?
Cops need to start doing their job and booking these imbeciles. :flipoff:

Maybe you were not expressing your views towards me..

I know people on the forum have a right to express an opinion, but lets not make it a personal assult on someone. Calling someone a "wanker" because they would like to have better lighting while driving at night does not mean they will be blinding oncoming motorists. The picture shows the vehicle with the driving lights (hi-beam) on. Naturally you would not drive around with those on in lit suburban streets.

Your comment (regarding people being blinded) probably has some validity as there are 'some' people ill fitting after market headlight upgrades to their car causing the issue you've discribed. You could even say people with new model 4-wheel drives are in the catagory (of semi imparing night driving vision) because their headlights are higher off the ground and can be extremely bright to on coming traffic.

There are some euro cars with the HID lights (crysler, mazda, honda etc) and their low beam headlights are much brighter than the standard VE (with projector) headlights. My wifes VY V6 has brighter lights.

Having this sort of light power contained within the headlight is a far better option to fitting external driving lights (or spotties) like alot of people do. Driving here is Canberra with the large roo population can be hairy at times. Having good lighting (and looking around also) could help avoid some of the needless accidents involving roos. We also have parkways where there is no street lighting also travelling out of Canberra on the highways can be extremely isolated.

Do we drive around with our fog light on at the same time?... In winter here in Canberra.. Yes! as most mornings there can be low visibility (due to fog etc, today especially). Every other time I think not. Having HID lights and putting us in the same catagory of those people using fog lights (day and night) when not required is a whole seperate issue.

Cheers

[Pepps]

Here is a test done by Gerald from Gadget Master, who is well respected..

It shows there is no difference in the reflection of light with the HIDs fitted to reflector lights, he said its all in the installer and if they do it correctly.


http://hidledlights.info/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/hid-beampattern.jpg

[boyley]

There are some euro cars with the HID lights (crysler, mazda, honda etc)
Cheers

Which one of these is euro:stick:

[kpop]

Which one of these is euro:stick:

honda accord euro ? :rofl::rofl:

[HEXEM]

Which one of these is euro:stick:

Yeah ok good point.... I was rushing to finish the post and didn't get to write BMW, Merc, Audi and the list goes on..

Was in a hurry to get to the hospital to pick up the wife and new addition to the family.... :)

[oranpark_addict]

Mums new PINGING euro has these and i love them. They give off heaps better light but sometimes can be annoying going the other way, you do get the occasional person flashing you. Just for record I dont like unneccessarily driving with foggy's on. I'm past that stage.:rofl:

[BLOWN_VXSS]

I have a few questions in relation to HID lighting:
Are there heat issues using HIDs, for example melted wiring issues or heat damaged parts?
When installing do you use the factory wiring or does the 'kit' require upgraded wiring?
Can HIDs be installed in the VT and VX SS headlights or must I have a full projection light, for example the monaro style projector lights?
Has anyone with VT or VX done this mod?

[Kuzman89]

35W 6000K Low beam (Projector), 50W 6000K High Beam (Reflector) FTW!

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o64/tim6489/IMG_21251014x676.jpg

I'm sorry, but if I had you sitting behind me on the freeway I would slow down till you changed lanes, I've had alot of lolodores and ricers behind me with these lights.

That bright is just ridicoulos

[Wonky]

I'm sorry, but if I had you sitting behind me on the freeway I would slow down till you changed lanes, I've had alot of lolodores and ricers behind me with these lights.

That bright is just ridicoulos

That is both high and low beam!! :doh: Low beams have a cut off so if they're correctly aimed there is absolutely no problem!

[VZ_V8]

I'm sorry, but if I had you sitting behind me on the freeway I would slow down till you changed lanes, I've had alot of lolodores and ricers behind me with these lights.

That bright is just ridicoulos

Did you miss the point where I stated 50W HID HIGH BEAM. FFS can't people read anymore. Clearly I would have to be the biggest fcukhead ever to drive behind someone with that much light on. The 35W with a projector cut of looks nothing like this.

[seedyrom]

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o64/tim6489/IMG_21251014x676.jpg

My God, it's full of stars!

[Wonky]

I have a few questions in relation to HID lighting:
Are there heat issues using HIDs, for example melted wiring issues or heat damaged parts?
When installing do you use the factory wiring or does the 'kit' require upgraded wiring?
Can HIDs be installed in the VT and VX SS headlights or must I have a full projection light, for example the monaro style projector lights?
Has anyone with VT or VX done this mod?

The power requirements are only the same thereabouts as normal globes so I can't see any problems with wiring. As to whether the HID globes put out more heat I'm not sure as don't know exactly what the ballasts do but I am not aware of anyone having any problems in that respect. No upgrade in wiring required as the connection from the ballasts to the globes is supplied as part of the kit.

Many people have installed HIDs in reflector type lenses (VT/VX type) and are happy with them but reflector lenses apparently don't control the light as well as projector lenses so you do supposedly run more risk of dazzling oncoming drivers. Given that I don't think I'd run the risk of putting HIDs in reflector lenses, but hard to say having seen how good they are!! If I did I would make sure they were aimed lower than normal.

[Hammer]

Andypower 5.7: Whats the ebay sellers name/shop name you bought these off im considering bying some for my vx as well. Where did you mont the ballasts ? as i have intercooler pipework where i was considering putting them.

Thanks