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slim_boy_fat
28-03-2003, 11:09
There on there way, have just ordered the autolamp H7 HId conversion kit, just couldnt resist...
Should be here on Monday.
Got the Bluve vision H3 and silver indicators...All i need now is the side lights changes.
Can you get blue vision side lights??
Anyone got any ideas where i can get them as Autolamps dont stock the side lights.
Will report on the installation.
Note PRC i will NOT be taking off the front bumper...
:cheers:
LEO LION R
28-03-2003, 11:24
I said i'd keep you right (patience young grasshopper), this is where i got mine
:cheers:side lights (http://www.Powerbulbs.com/products/product.php?prodid=pbvs&type=W5W)
Are side lights W5W?
If so, try
http://www.powerbulbs.com/products/product.php?prodid=pbvs&type=W5W
In fact, Powerbulbs do most fittings.
HTH
Chris.
LEO LION R
28-03-2003, 11:53
LOL it's the same link :redface:
:devil:
Ooops, I'll get me coat! :D
slim_boy_fat
28-03-2003, 12:44
Originally posted by Chri5B
Ooops, I'll get me coat! :D
Its the thought that counts!!;)
Originally posted by slim_boy_fat
There on there way, have just ordered the autolamp H7 HId conversion kit, just couldnt resist...
Should be here on Monday.
Got the Bluve vision H3 and silver indicators...All i need now is the side lights changes.
Can you get blue vision side lights??
Anyone got any ideas where i can get them as Autolamps dont stock the side lights.
Will report on the installation.
Note PRC i will NOT be taking off the front bumper...
:cheers:
The beeza looks to be a bit easier than the Leon. I really haven't had that much time to look at the headlamp beam patern, but it looks like you should be OK with the conversion kit. Worst thing that can happen, is having to paint the bulb a bit to cut out unwanted stray light (this is pretty easy).
http://faq.auto.light.tripod.com/special-topics.htm
Good luck, let us know the results.
slim_boy_fat
02-04-2003, 23:42
All fitted and working great. Only thing is the lights are just a bit low.. They were like that when i picked the car up but it seems more obvious now. The beam only projects about 30-40 feet. Will have to get that sorted.
Anyone know what screw to turn to adjust the vertical height? I assume its the one on the side of the lamp not the top!!
The W5W blue vision side lights are a pain in the arse to fit. The drives side is totally impossible without removing the fuel filter it seems.
But i got the H3 blues in, have to do the fogs now!!
Anyway, if i get some time i can write up how to fit them and avoid any mistakes.
p.s. prc didnt take bumper off ;)
But i did remove the glare shield... No way round it, but the bulbs are covers at top so its not really a problem and i dont have to worry about arcing!
6000k are the daddy, very blue when you switch on initially but once they heat up its a very wht light with a hint of blue. Even in my short journey with them i think people seem to get out your way more readily..Maybe they think i am the police
Excellent!!
Still not sure about removing the glare box, as you might glare oncoming traffic a bit more than you should. Don't know, I'm sure you figure it out. Have it professionally aimed with an aiming machine (remember your producing 3x the light of the halogens.
The light output gets whiter after about 100hrs of use.
Have you noticed that the mains don't seem to work as good anymore (in terms of distance)?
I can swear that the light output with the mains doesn't seem as good. Must be the HIDs really working.:D
I take it you have the height control next to the headlight switch on its highest setting already?
slim_boy_fat
03-04-2003, 11:20
Originally posted by dave99
I take it you have the height control next to the headlight switch on its highest setting already?
Yes!!
Its had to tell about the diff between main and diped as the lights are too low amd the dipped is abit lower than the Main, but they look Yello now even though they are Blue Vision!! But as they heat up they seem to get abit whiter!!
muddyboots
03-04-2003, 12:05
Originally posted by slim_boy_fat
Even in my short journey with them i think people seem to get out your way more readily..Maybe they think i am the police
I've noticed that too, when I've been driving mine at night. Cars on dual carriageways that were obviously doing over 70 sometimes seem to slow down to 70 in front of me, something I never noticed with my old non-Xenon Rover.
The "edges" of the light pattern on mine are really blue, so people in front will get the odd blue glimmer as they go in/out of my beam, and maybe think there's a copper somewhere behind.
Originally posted by muddyboots
I've noticed that too, when I've been driving mine at night. Cars on dual carriageways that were obviously doing over 70 sometimes seem to slow down to 70 in front of me, something I never noticed with my old non-Xenon Rover.
The "edges" of the light pattern on mine are really blue, so people in front will get the odd blue glimmer as they go in/out of my beam, and maybe think there's a copper somewhere behind.
Your edges are really blue because it's a projector. It doesn't happen as much on the FF headlamps.
Have the same thing with the cars pulling over hear. Might be because most highway patrol cars are BMW w/ HIDs. :D
I hate all you guys so much ;) :)
You're gonna get me spending out on a xenon conversion if you're not carefull
LEO LION R
03-04-2003, 13:04
Well don't forget about the discount group purchase in the discounts section in here.
You wilkl not regret it
:cheers:
Rage, it would probably be cheaper to flog ur car and get an import with them already in :D
I couldn't afford to re-mod one back to the state mines in now.
Originally posted by Rage
I hate all you guys so much ;) :)
You're gonna get me spending out on a xenon conversion if you're not carefull
All I can says is that it's the best mod I've ever done!!:D :D
Besides Leo was able to arrange the group buy.
After REVO & ICE of course:D ;)
slim_boy_fat
03-04-2003, 14:53
Originally posted by prc
All I can says is that it's the best mod I've ever done!!:D :D
Besides Leo was able to arrange the group buy.
After REVO & ICE of course:D ;)
Be the first to get everything converted High Dipped and fogs, now that really would be something to see...:D
I wouldnt go that far, its a good job but at a cost. Luckly i am loaded right now so cost wasnt an issue but another time it would be and not sure i would save for 4 months to get it done!!
If you have the cash and have done eveerything else (which you have done Simon) then Yes go for it..
Dont be a pussy get the 6000k ones. If you do go for it and want a guide then get in touch. It took 6.5 hours to do 2 cars. I recon i could do it in 2 hours 3 at most now i have done it before..
slim_boy_fat
03-04-2003, 14:58
p.s. When you first switch them on at night your hear the click then a lovely blue glow get brighter and brighter... Totally fab....The dogs nads i can tell you
LEO LION R
03-04-2003, 15:02
Well it would have been 4 hors if you didn't drop the torque head into the engine bay and also wired it up properly :hammer:
SBF : BTW you have a PM
Have I missed the how much bit?
slim_boy_fat
03-04-2003, 15:17
Originally posted by DaveP
Have I missed the how much bit?
The 6000ks are £400 less 10% group buy the 4300ks are £360 less 10%
LEO LION R
03-04-2003, 16:43
See here discounts (http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=37)
:cheers:
need a new intercooler before I go back and revise the lighting situation
Originally posted by slim_boy_fat
Be the first to get everything converted High Dipped and fogs, now that really would be something to see...:D
The Highs only work if you do bi-xenon cus as you mention they need time to ignite and give full output. You'll always need a halogen, even if it's to use solely as a passing light.
Originally posted by Rage
need a new intercooler before I go back and revise the lighting situation
Intercooler??? what for???
With all those mods you'll soon be going faster than the speed of light!! How to you expect any headlamp to function then.:D :D ;)
Gotta break the 200bhp barrier first then lightspeed here we come.
slim_boy_fat
03-04-2003, 18:20
Originally posted by prc
The Highs only work if you do bi-xenon cus as you mention they need time to ignite and give full output. You'll always need a halogen, even if it's to use solely as a passing light.
Not realy the case as the lights take well less than 1 sec to light up...
Autolamps suggested that you would not need another Halogen. But that could always be arranged.
Besides i was really just kidding. Get it. joke!!
Originally posted by slim_boy_fat
Get it. joke!!
As far as I know I'm not handicapped yet. :p
slim_boy_fat
03-04-2003, 22:38
Had a proper drive tonigh tand the lights are the business. Fantastic. Spent some time setting them up and lots of driving in front and behind Leo. Mostly infront;)
Originally posted by slim_boy_fat
Had a proper drive tonigh tand the lights are the business. Fantastic. Spent some time setting them up and lots of driving in front and behind Leo. Mostly infront;)
Have you have them aligned yet. I think the only downside of the HID is that if they're to high the blind oncoming traffic if they're to low they blind you and oncoming traffic by reflecting of the water on the ground.
Has anyone else picked them up yet ??
LEO LION R
04-04-2003, 08:42
This is them at the lowest level, and we tested them from oncoming and behind, before and after setting them up, only time there was any glare was when going over brow of hill, which you get with halogens anyway. The surprising thing was the number of badly alligned cars headlights out there, when you are looking for them it's about every 2nd or 3rd car, but these didn't either before or after - maybe the lenses are just well suited to the kit.
(P.S. SBF the email is still down, so i can post the dash pics for you if you want?)
slim_boy_fat
04-04-2003, 08:50
Originally posted by prc
Have you have them aligned yet. I think the only downside of the HID is that if they're to high the blind oncoming traffic if they're to low they blind you and oncoming traffic by reflecting of the water on the ground.
Has anyone else picked them up yet ??
Yes on a very bumpy road the front end pops up and down and you get the occasional puls of light intooncomming traffic!!
But you get then in any system factory fitted or not as the auto leveling does not react the quickly, its for if you have the car unevenly loaded then it will compensate. Its the same as the manual system you have already except it will always be at he correct height with infanite adjustment levels instead of 4!!
You will always have these problems. To be honest no matter what lights, there are plenty of badly fitted halogens. I have only had them a few day but i have not been flashed yet (plenty of time for that to happen i know)
LEO LION R
04-04-2003, 09:17
Hey batty boy, yer PM box is full
:eek:
slim_boy_fat
04-04-2003, 15:51
Originally posted by LEO LION R
Hey batty boy, yer PM box is full
:eek:
Me thinks not its only got 2 pms in it!!
p.s. thats about the worst pic i have ever seen. Even if you were driving and desperatly trying to keep up.
Wheres the one of the stationary cars??
Its prob the best from what i can remember..
LEO LION R
04-04-2003, 15:58
Thought youd never ask, needed to adjust the contract as it was very dark, and has now made the lights seem a bit more glare - even though there wasn't.
Can you email it to Janet, should get more some time soon.
:cheers:
slim_boy_fat
04-04-2003, 16:26
Great pic...BTW i got the H£ for the fog this morning..What a nice lady...:)
LEO LION R
07-04-2003, 11:21
Lucky git ;)
slim_boy_fat
07-04-2003, 13:13
Originally posted by LEO LION R
Lucky git ;)
And thats them fitted now too.... ;o)
Your email still down?
slim_boy_fat
07-04-2003, 13:17
Still not got the stereo code...!!
AC should stand for something else i think..
LEO LION R
07-04-2003, 13:18
Yes, but it's quite weird as i can receive emails but not send them anymore ? (well last 4 days anyway) - very frustrating, people will be thinking i am ignorant and not replying :mad:
Any suggestions
P.S. bunch of to88ers, what's the problem in getting the radio code ?
Originally posted by slim_boy_fat
Still not got the stereo code...!!
AC should stand for something else i think..
:uzi: your dealer. Christ is it that hard for them to get you the right code after all these days?
LEO LION R
07-04-2003, 13:39
We are talking about Arnold Clark here, and i don't think they get a good sales or service press up here.
And afterall SBF did help them give the car away at a loss- King of deals :D
Still think the time they're taking is outrageous.
LEO LION R
07-04-2003, 13:44
I'm not trying to back them up in any way shape or form, just emphasising that if they can't even make good deals for themselves, what chance is there of them actually being able to help the customer with after sales :thumbsup:
slim_boy_fat
07-04-2003, 16:00
Usual pass the buck pish from Ac oh we are waiting for Seat ot fax the code.... Well stop fecking waiting and phone Seat get the code how hard can it be........
Its amazing how many wee buzzes and noises you find in your car when you dont have a stereo!!!
slim_boy_fat
07-04-2003, 16:03
p.s. got the tcs light flashing away (in the dry too!!!!)
Guy in a FTO thing wanted to play....
Lols my wife was in the car and he still got burned, couldnt belive it. He had about 35 exhaust pipe coming out the back and not one was secured properly!!!
Mind you it was starting to get silly, 50mpr limit roads and *** dont really mix. Was fun mind..
BTW he did not look amused...
:D
LEO LION R
07-04-2003, 16:57
Meant to say, stu's dad one a VX220 Turbo ! :eek:
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don't panic, he's selling it instead of giving it to stu :D
slim_boy_fat
07-04-2003, 18:14
I assume you mean won!!
Luck git, hey wonder if he will do a trade for a 130 tdi ibiza sprot. Will give him a call!!
LEO LION R
08-04-2003, 08:53
yes won one VX220 T, and i think he has a buyer already for 5k less than rrp :eek: is he mad or what :redface: