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  • bertman
    S2Forum Extremist
    • Apr 2007
    • 1173
    • Current: United Kingdom

    #1

    HID help

    Could some kind person who has btdt with hid's please point me towards a reputable company that sells decent kits.Have spoken to a few helpful peole on the forum but am still at a loss.
    I only want to do the dipped beam so I take it that I need an H1 kit-Yes/no?
    After nearly killing some numpty jogger who thought he was really looking the muts nuts in his all black running suit-no hi vis at all:corey: Thought it was time to do another upgrade-really cannot see alot out there,but that might be an age related thing or just rubbish lights
    Rob

    Ragussa green avant RS2+ spec
    Racing blue Octavia VRS mk2 estate-Remapped now to 250 bhp
    Audi coupe gt-slow as hell but loads of character-sold
  • Big Lee M
    S2Forum Fiend
    • Jun 2007
    • 2571
    • Country: England

    #2
    I got mine from Apex performance in Bradford, it's a very well known jap tuning company. There service is second to non. I paid £60 for mine two year ago so may have gone up a slight bit.
    Just some finishing touches to do now

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    • bertman
      S2Forum Extremist
      • Apr 2007
      • 1173
      • Current: United Kingdom

      #3
      What lights did you go for in the end?
      Rob

      Ragussa green avant RS2+ spec
      Racing blue Octavia VRS mk2 estate-Remapped now to 250 bhp
      Audi coupe gt-slow as hell but loads of character-sold

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      • Big Lee M
        S2Forum Fiend
        • Jun 2007
        • 2571
        • Country: England

        #4
        I have H7's I think as I have the Elipsoids and It was the 6K kit it's more of a whiter beam,I think the higher you go the bluer the lights look.
        Just some finishing touches to do now

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        • Le S2 Audi
          S2Forum Possessed
          • Jul 2009
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          #5
          Originally posted by Big Lee M
          I have H7's I think as I have the Elipsoids and It was the 6K kit it's more of a whiter beam,I think the higher you go the bluer the lights look.
          Lee H1's I think...

          These are what I fitted to mine...


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          • bertman
            S2Forum Extremist
            • Apr 2007
            • 1173
            • Current: United Kingdom

            #6
            Where did you get these from and are they any good?.There is just so many darn kits out there,it's difficult to know where to start
            Rob

            Ragussa green avant RS2+ spec
            Racing blue Octavia VRS mk2 estate-Remapped now to 250 bhp
            Audi coupe gt-slow as hell but loads of character-sold

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            • BRY
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              • Nov 2004
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              • Home: United Nations Current: Vietnam

              #7
              I've got a set of these in the A3.
              No problems with them, they have been in for over a year.
              Kingdoms are run by Kings, Dictatorships are run by Dictators.
              England must be a Country. :mischeif:

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              • Big Lee M
                S2Forum Fiend
                • Jun 2007
                • 2571
                • Country: England

                #8
                Sorry it might be H1's it was a long time ago I fitted them.
                Just some finishing touches to do now

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                • Le S2 Audi
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                  • Jul 2009
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                  #9
                  Originally posted by bertman
                  Where did you get these from and are they any good?.There is just so many darn kits out there,it's difficult to know where to start
                  Pot Luck on Ebay.... Bought in the UK - Just in case there were any issues...

                  Pete (Acidburn) has fitted some Chinese ones and seems to be happy with them I also have bought a set of H3's for the Fogs... But haven't fitted them yet..

                  I would look for slimline Ballasts to make fitting the easier...

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                  • bertman
                    S2Forum Extremist
                    • Apr 2007
                    • 1173
                    • Current: United Kingdom

                    #10
                    Pm'd pete last night and he gave me the info about the ones he bought.just being very blond atm and can't decide where to get them from
                    Rob

                    Ragussa green avant RS2+ spec
                    Racing blue Octavia VRS mk2 estate-Remapped now to 250 bhp
                    Audi coupe gt-slow as hell but loads of character-sold

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                    • Le S2 Audi
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                      • Jul 2009
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                      #11
                      Originally posted by bertman
                      Pm'd pete last night and he gave me the info about the ones he bought.just being very blond atm and can't decide where to get them from
                      This company has good feedback and have been mentioned on here many times... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SLIM-HID-CONVE...item33611eb2e1

                      I would contact them BEFORE ordering to make sure you get the right ones... H1 6000K not sure on 35 or 50watt thoo...

                      HTH

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                      • s2driveruk
                        Super Moderator
                        • Jul 2003
                        • 12696
                        • Country: England

                        #12
                        can't find where i sourced mine from Rob but i know it was from a UK ebayer and 55w H1. I think the newer 35w slimline/digital ballasts are supposed to be more efficient but dont make any difference to the light output etc. I think mine were either 5000 or 6000luminen so not a chave blue more a true white light. Must bag a set for the fogs next then get some full beams in a decent colour to match. At the moment the HID's on the dips are so bright it makes very little difference if i flick full beam on

                        Someone (andyp?!?!?) had made a note of how to clean the actual projector lense and really helped to throw a better light out but i forget where i read it.
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                        • skid
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                          • May 2009
                          • 94
                          • Country: United Kingdom

                          #13
                          Also, you might want to try and get a set where the ballasts dont need earthing. Makes for a cleaner and easier install.

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                          • Le S2 Audi
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                            • Jul 2009
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                            #14
                            Originally posted by skid
                            Also, you might want to try and get a set where the ballasts dont need earthing. Makes for a cleaner and easier install.
                            Think this may just depend on the state of your existing wiring... Mine didn't need any extra earths...

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                            • Error404
                              Super Moderator
                              • Mar 2007
                              • 19789
                              • Country: United Kingdom

                              #15
                              Word of warning, IIRC I gave Pete Acidburn the link to the ones he bought and have a load of problems with them now

                              They keep dropping out for no reason, properly earthed etc. I'm going to buy another better quality kit as these are dangerous. You get what you pay for.
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