Author Topic: HID kit (Read 7177 times)

zozep · « **on:** January 29, 2009, 10:19:51 am »

Hey everyone,

I'm looking for an HID kit for my car... As far as my research has taken me, I'll need an H4 kit bi-xenon 4300k... Looking for the best possible visibility as i drive alot at night. I'm also wanting to be able to use high beams and low beams...
My car has dual rounds...

Any help, links whatever would be awesome, I remember hearing from one guy on the Vortex about a 165 dollar kit, but I lost the link :roll:

Cheers,

Joe

Op-Ivy · « **Reply #1 on:** January 29, 2009, 10:43:18 am »

I just bought a set for my mk2 this summer, then bought a set as well for my girlfriend's mk4. Best purchase I have ever made for the car.

When upgrading to an HID lighting system you also have to replace your headlights. They MUST be E-Code (European Code) otherwise they will have a spread beam pattern and blind people driving by. These can be purchased relatively inexpensively on Ebay for $160ish. Just look for E-Code.

More info on converting here: http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/bulbs/Hid/conversions/conversions.html

The bulb type you are looking for is not H4. It is actually H4-3. The "-3" basically means with a high beam. As for type, I have 6000k. IMO it isn't worth getting the them if they are any lower than the 6000k bulb.

The high beam functions by using a solenoid to change the angle of the bulb therefor throwing the beam pattern into a higher position.

The place where I bought mine is in China. Here is their website. http://www.vvme.com I really have no idea what the tattoo kit picture on the front page is about. Nowhere on the site is there any other reference to it... :lol:

It comes with EVERYTHING you need to install including the ballast and even a relay system. Both sets that I have purchased have worked well to date and are relatively inexpensive as well.

If you have any other questions just ask.

EDIT: I just see now that you have dual rounds... If I recall, the inners do not serve as a high beam. So you would need an H4-3 kit for the outers and an H4 kit for the inners. As well as E-Code standard headlights for both inners and outers. I think it might look funny having HID's on one and not the other.

I have Aeros so mine was fairly easy to do.

Matt

zukgod1 · « **Reply #2 on:** January 29, 2009, 12:29:52 pm »

I buy all mine from VVME.

I've purchased 9 kits from them over the last 2 years.

just installed a new set in my Passat last weekend.

I have a set of 6000k H4 Bi xenon bulbs and the relay kit for them as well but no Ballasts.

If you wanted to save some cash go to VVME and buy a couple ballasts then I'll sell you my bulbs and relay harness for cheap!

It's best to e mail them with what you need and ask them for a price. I just bought a single beam H7 kit and 2 single H7 bulbs and it was $124.00 on their site but they e mailed me back a price of $88.00 shipped. Arrived on my door 4-5 days later!!!!

Great service!

zukgod1 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 29, 2009, 12:32:39 pm »

i just looked and you can get the replacement ballasts for $7.00 Ea!! :shock:

I'll ship you my bulbs and harness for $35.00. You will have a complete set of H4 hi/low HID's for under $80.00.

zozep · « **Reply #4 on:** January 29, 2009, 12:33:56 pm »

I just ordered an H4-3 Bi-xenon kit, comes with bulbs ballasts everything as far as they said and it cost 98USD so...200CND

45 Days Dan, what the hell, the guy told me 4 to 5...i hope thats what you meant...

:shock:

clbanman · « **Reply #5 on:** January 29, 2009, 12:35:53 pm »

http://www.dealextreme.com/products.dx/category.711
They ship from Hong Kong and on most products shipping is free.

zukgod1 · « **Reply #6 on:** January 29, 2009, 01:46:31 pm »

Quote from: "zozep"

I just ordered an H4-3 Bi-xenon kit, comes with bulbs ballasts everything as far as they said and it cost 98USD so...200CND

45 Days Dan, what the hell, the guy told me 4 to 5...i hope thats what you meant... :shock:

Ya 4-5 days.

Spell check wont catch stupid :?

zukgod1 · « **Reply #7 on:** January 29, 2009, 01:48:54 pm »

Quote from: "clbanman"

http://www.dealextreme.com/products.dx/category.711
They ship from Hong Kong and on most products shipping is free.

$124.00 shipped for an H7 kit.

They also want $176.00 for the Bi xenon kit. and VVME want's $79.00.

I just bought my H7 kit from VVME and also bought 2 extra bulbs. $88.00 shipped for all of it.
I think I'll tough it out and pay for my shipping.

zozep · « **Reply #8 on:** January 29, 2009, 02:07:08 pm »

Same here, I bought the kit for 100 shipping in....dont mind waiting 45 days... the lack of daylight winter should be over by then :lol:

Hope I won't need extra bulbs, are they a tricky install? I have the H4 pigtails right now I think... Dual Round grille

zozep · « **Reply #9 on:** January 29, 2009, 03:20:16 pm »

another question...

Will H4-3s fit ok in my chrystal rounds? Sounds like a silly question when i'm typing it, just wondering if there are any considerations...

Joe-

zukgod1 · « **Reply #10 on:** January 29, 2009, 04:04:37 pm »

They should fit just fine

45 days was a typo on my part, it was supposed to say 4 - 5 days..

I ordered mine Last Tuesday the 20th, they showed up in Utah on Friday afternoon the 23rd!

Op-Ivy · « **Reply #11 on:** January 29, 2009, 09:55:54 pm »

As long as you have H4 type headlamps then they will fit. However, the mechanism behind the bulb is a good 3 inches long. I had a slight clearance issue on the mk4 I installed them on.

Again though, I stress the importance in getting E-Code type headlamps when switching to HID's. If you are blinding people I can assure you that you will get pulled over pretty quick.

If you don't read anything else about the using improper headlamps with HID's watch this:

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=yVuSSdZNsZw&eurl=http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/bulbs/Hid/conversions/conversions.html

Turbinepowered · « **Reply #12 on:** January 30, 2009, 05:09:42 am »

E-code =/ projector.

HID bulbs go in HID projectors.

Relayed halogen H1 and H4 bulbs go in e-code reflectors.

zozep · « **Reply #13 on:** January 30, 2009, 07:12:42 am »

Quote from: "Op-Ivy"

As long as you have H4 type headlamps then they will fit. However, the mechanism behind the bulb is a good 3 inches long. I had a slight clearance issue on the mk4 I installed them on.

Again though, I stress the importance in getting E-Code type headlamps when switching to HID's. If you are blinding people I can assure you that you will get pulled over pretty quick.

If you don't read anything else about the using improper headlamps with HID's watch this:

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=yVuSSdZNsZw&eurl=http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/bulbs/Hid/conversions/conversions.html

All fine and good, I of course do not want to blind people, I want more visibility than my crappy halogens provide. Does anyone know if vvme.com provide e-code lamps?
Also I was nervous about clearance, 3 inches long. I'm quite sure I dont have H4 headlamps, I had to have pigtails put in to convert them to H4... I have the dual rounds setup from HK....

zozep · « **Reply #14 on:** January 30, 2009, 08:02:37 am »

I guess I should have read more before just going out an ordering...

http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/bulbs/Hid/conversions/conversions.html

Oh well, my exhaust boarders legality as does alot of "upgrades" on my car....whats another? :roll: