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Tim_GTi wrote:Yes they would be perfect mate, in 6000k
thanks for the reply,much appreciated...is it the standard bulbs i need,or the 'anti glare H7R'? :wink:
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Don't get the anti-glare ones. They seem to alter the temperature of the light, and they're not as effective.
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cool thanks, will place my order later today :D
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Im ordering the kit tomorrow , i want to get LED sidelights to match the HID bulbs..

which of these bulbs is reccomended?...http://www.hids4u.co.uk/home.php?cat=62&added=86...

will i need to buy resistors too? :?
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Niether.

I'd get these instead:

http://www.ultraleds.co.uk/ultimate-501 ... 22b6791fb7

You may need resisitors. I'm not totally sure though as I don't own a 9n3!
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got the HID kit today....

didnt work at all,the bulb housing doesnt seem to be compatible with the HID bulb,theres no way for it to fix it in place :( ...

also the LED sidelight bulbs,one of them doesnt work either!,and now my original sidelight bulb wont even work....help :(
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is there anyone who has fitted HIDs from HIDs4u.co.uk who can help!!?
do i need some sort of adapter like this http://www.made-in-china.com/image/2f0j ... W-Audi.jpg
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CorkPolo wrote:is there anyone who has fitted HIDs from HIDs4u.co.uk who can help!!?
do i need some sort of adapter like this http://www.made-in-china.com/image/2f0j ... W-Audi.jpg
yup you can use that or just cut the centre out of the current metal holder and then they fit !! :P
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ok thanks,

@KC is that how you did it?
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Finally after all my heartache it was sorted today for the price of 100euro!

The job took a good few hours but i think it was worth it in the end.Didnt get a chance to get some proper pics but will soon.Just took a quick snap as i was getting into the car

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