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What HID kits you running ?
Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 10:34 am
by Craigy
Right I bought an HID kit a while back and it was the wrong one so sold it on
Anyway I have been told I need an H4 hi/lo kit. Is this right ?
Re: What HID kits you running ?
Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 10:52 pm
by doddy361
I've changed bulbs a lot for mine and just ordered a conversion kit, mine is H4, i have a polo s A/C but i think most others are H7
Re: What HID kits you running ?
Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 7:30 am
by jimbo_tdi
If its the S,S A/C or Bluemotion you will need H4 Hi/Lo's, any other model uses the H7 type bulb
Re: What HID kits you running ?
Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 10:50 am
by cupracraig
What kit are you guys going for? i had the HIDs4u kit on my leon and Civic and had no issues, lasted 6 years in total and the kit is still fine, but now i have to get a CAN-BUS ready H4 kit... but dont know if to go for an Ebay one or a more expensive one
Re: What HID kits you running ?
Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 11:08 am
by alexperkins
HIDS4U are overpriced to be honest
The kits are identical to that which you can get on ebay for between £30 and £45 depending on the options you choose
rclick.co.uk stock a good range at a much better price
Re: What HID kits you running ?
Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 12:07 pm
by jimbo_tdi
I got the R version to stop excess dazzle and a twelve month warranty. Excellent quality and customer service, my ballast failed a few months ago and they sent me a new one next day delivery. You just need to make sure they are seated properly with double sides tape or similar, I used UHU glue.
Re: What HID kits you running ?
Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 12:21 pm
by cupracraig
35W should be fine though right?
Re: What HID kits you running ?
Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 12:24 pm
by cupracraig
Re: What HID kits you running ?
Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 4:13 pm
by cupracraig
http://www.car-mod-shop.co.uk/35wcanh4- ... 6000k.html
i have emailed the seller to confirm if this is actually a H4 kit or not. The description is for a H$ CanBus kit, but the picture is of a H3.. if its ok, then i think i will get those
Re: What HID kits you running ?
Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 5:11 pm
by Craigy
Mine is a 61 plate 1.2 match with daytime running lights
I assumed this was H4 Hi/lo
Re: What HID kits you running ?
Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 5:16 pm
by jimbo_tdi
Yeah that's the shop buddy
Craigy wrote:Mine is a 61 plate 1.2 match with daytime running lights
I assumed this was H4 Hi/lo
Nope the Match has the H7 type bulbs as the high beam and low beam use different bulbs, you'd ideally want to get the H7R HID kit as this reduces glare.
Re: What HID kits you running ?
Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 5:25 pm
by cupracraig
why they didn't just install the same headlight units into all of the cars i do not know.
i don't think there is an option for 'R' reduced glare from that shop
Re: What HID kits you running ?
Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 5:26 pm
by cupracraig
no reduction system for the H4 anyway
Re: What HID kits you running ?
Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 5:44 pm
by jimbo_tdi
Cost cutting, so they could give leccy windows and a CD player lol, yeah there's only the R type for the H7 as of yet.
Re: What HID kits you running ?
Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2013 8:55 am
by cupracraig
had a quick look at the back of the light and its not a very clean looking flush backplate to the light seal. looks like its made up of 4 blocks. i guess this poses a problem in terms of sealing the installation? or will the rubber grommets be ok?