[CraigB]

I love it when people come to the door bearing gifts

Next mod is to install these into my low beams once I get back from Vietnam, a few mates have done it recently and they're brilliant so I had me feelers to the ground and managed to score a pair for $220 usually $345, still waiting for the socket adaptors which will allow me to mount them properly.

[Phil №❶]

I'll wait for the Led's 

[Javich]

Socket adaptors?  I must be missing something. Is it possible to have some pictures when you get to the task?

Glad that you took the next step.

[CraigB]

I'll wait for the Led's 

They wont fit on the GD, the ballasts are to big and cant close the headlight dust cap without modifying it.

Socket adaptors?  I must be missing something. Is it possible to have some pictures when you get to the task?

Socket adaptors are required to secure the H7 bulbs in place for the low beams, the power plug is what contains the securing clip for the bulbs and if you change to any other bulb type ( LED - HID ) then the power plug is not used for securing and an adaptor is needed to lock the bulbs in place.

[Phil №❶]

I know they don't fit, but I'd modify the dust caps when I'm ready.

[CraigB]

I know they don't fit, but I'd modify the dust caps when I'm ready.

That was an option though I didn't really want to modify them, the HID's are a bit brighter than the LED's as well so that was what I'm really looking for.

[Phil №❶]

That's why I haven't purchased yet, it's only a matter of time I think.

[rustynutz]

You're not worried about the HID's being illegal, Craig? 

[CraigB]

You're not worried about the HID's being illegal, Craig? 

Nope, the low beams are projectors which look like a HID setup anyway and some of me mates that have converted their lights are the local law enforcement so if they can get away with it then so can I

Just have to make sure the beams are set correctly so I don't dazzle anyone.

[rustynutz]

Good to see your copper mates setting a good example, Craig... 

[The Gonz]

Coppers conducting* themselves appropriately. You should live here. They'r nothing but window dressing, completely ignored unless they try stopping you for a bribe.

* Very sad electrical engineering pun

[rustynutz]

Think I'll pass, I don't have enough money to pay bribes. 

[CraigB]

Good to see your copper mates setting a good example, Craig... 

They're all just normal people too

[The Gonz]

Think I'll pass, I don't have enough money to pay bribes. 

Drive around with a military Staff College sticker on your windscreen and you're well and truly left alone, even saluted. They just LOVE to salute. I'll sell you my sticker if you want to move here. You know what they say: in Indonesia, every interaction is a transaction.

[rustynutz]

Good to see your copper mates setting a good example, Craig... 

They're all just normal people too

Who have taken an oath... 

[CraigB]

Good to see your copper mates setting a good example, Craig... 

They're all just normal people too

Who have taken an oath... 

An oath to not install HID's

[rustynutz]

if illegal...  

[CraigB]

Only illegal if ya get caught and most couldn't give a damn unless you're being a dickhead.

[rustynutz]

Lets not worry about the poor buggers that get blinded by them... 

[CraigB]

Lets not worry about the poor buggers that get blinded by them... 

As I mentioned previously they need to be adjusted correctly.

Lets not ruin another topic with debates Rusty, whether it's right or wrong it's not your concern.

[rustynutz]

Gonna be hard to adjust correctly when aftermarket HID's (being used for low beam) don't have the self-levelling and headlight washers that are required by our Australian Design Rules, Craig... 

[CraigB]

Read the second sentence of reply 19 Rusty, I know the laws but maybe you require hearing it in plain English  "I don't care"

[mrexcitement]

I have been running HID in the FD wagon for about 6 months with not a single person flashing me and i have been very conscious of blinding oncoming drivers. The projector headlights fitted to our cars have a very sharp cutoff with no bright light above the cutoff so it's very clear where the headlights are adjusted to. As far as self leveling goes on most cars it only self levels when you start the car and it does not adjust the level constantly as you drive. So if they are aimed correctly then there is no more glare to oncoming drivers as when self leveling is installed. The only difference is if you load the car as such that the rear end is lower then it raises the headlight light level and self leveling will automatically correct this when you start the car . I have aimed mine lower than normal so in this situation they are about correct height when the boot is loaded and trailer attached. The HID is so much better than standard even when they are aimed low the light on the road makes the original lights look like candles , they also last 2000 - 3000 hours as compared to the the Osram night breakers which i was lucky to get 300 hours out of them. I have always upgraded my headlights in every vehicle i have had before and always had 100 watt low beam and 130 watt high beam before the HID , technically they aren't legal but i have never been flashed in 28 years of driving , correctly aimed is the key

[Dazzler]

   mrexcitement.

[beerman]

Are these the headlights my mate with a Lexus is swearing about?

Some stupid amount of money to replace a blown headlight (turns out the ballast was stuffed too)

Even getting the ballast from the wreckers he was significantly out of pocket

[rustynutz]

Besides the risk of blinding other drivers when running aftermarket HID's, there's also the issue that you are driving an un-roadworthy vehicle.
If you're involved in an accident your insurance company may very well decline your claim.

Are you willing to take that risk? 

[CraigB]

Are these the headlights my mate with a Lexus is swearing about?

Some stupid amount of money to replace a blown headlight (turns out the ballast was stuffed too)

Even getting the ballast from the wreckers he was significantly out of pocket

Actually the Philips HID upgrade replacement bulbs are cheaper than Philips Halogens.

Philips White Vision are $90 a pair at Supercheap and roughly $50 through Ebay, the HID's are about $35, top quality Philips Ballasts should last the life of the car.

[Raid]

Been running HID's on my i30 for nearly a year now never got a flashed from anyone and never got pulled over either and put it that way will never go back to non HID light's they are so good and make your car look nice.

I went for 6000k  and I got a pair in my car as spare in case I need it but haven't had any trouble from them yet.

Just a piece of advice CraigB some of them HID's play with your radio whenever you put your lights on your radio isn't clear if you know what I mean but you won't regret it mate.

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[CraigB]

Thanks for the advice Raid  that's one of the reasons I chose the Philips one's as they have a better ballast with twin inline resistor's (ECM)

[Raid]

Thanks for the advice Raid  that's one of the reasons I chose the Philips one's as they have a better ballast with twin inline resistor's (ECM)

Good choice mate

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