UltraXenon Bulbs - any good?

I had Osram silverstars and they were goooood but i have now swapped to HIDs and you can't compare them. Save up for HIDs rather than spending money on bulbs as the technology unfortunately has hit its limits.

The Phillip equivilant bulbs are good too

Its a bit of a grey area tbh and has been discussed numerous times. Several people on here have contacted the DfT and been told conflicting information about if their ok or not.

A maintained set i.e. lenses cleaned regularly and properly adjusted shouldn't cause any issues

http://www.powerbulbs.co.uk/product...eHistory=cat&strKeywords=&SearchFor=&PT_ID=92

Their the phillips ones

slightly off topic but still about bulbs, are these any good H.I.D for £230 https://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/product.php?productid=16382&cat=622&page=1

hi

i fitted some upgrade bulbs from ,autobulbsdirect.co.uk
they were £8 inc p&p they look great not sure what make they were but every one thinks there real, hid!

HIDs should have washer jets but lets be honest you would have to be pretty unlucky to get pulled over by a clued up copper who noticed! I haven't heard of anybody failing an MOT yet either because of HIDs. What's the worst that could happen - you have to put your standard headlamps back in!!!! As the HID kits are generic then you can just sell them! Doubt you would be pulled though and if you were consider yourself extremely unlucky and a minority. I have heard of some HID kits failing so do your research and buy a reliable make. I've been thinking about this mod for a while now but now I've got to replace a broken headlamp I'm going to buy some HIDs on payday...Upgraded bulbs can be an improvement but might as well but the £35 quid towards some HIDs

i got a set of HID's from unikarl,not sure if was a GB on SCC but they cost £130,they don't need cooling,are easy to fit and why HID's need washer jets i just dont know mate.
you cant compare them to normal bulbs at all,i rarely use my main beam at all now!
thats not to say i'm blinding everyone,have never been told to 'dip my beam' if u know what i mean lol

This extract was taken from www.autobulbsdirect.com:

Are these HID systems road legal?
According to EU legislation HID systems factory fitted from new require a self levelling system and a lens washer to be fitted. However this is not specified for aftermarket kits. Our kits have passed all safety and emmissions tests and produce the correct light pattern. We know they will pass an MOT (original bulbs can be reinstalled in minutes if required without uninstalling the HID system). We are not aware of any legality issues in terms of the police. However this issue is a grey one with lots of confusion so until we can obtain official written proof either way, we must sell these for off road and display systems only.

Like I said before as this subject is so fuzzy you would be extremely unlucky to be pulled for this. As mentioned above I know you can't sell a new car from the factory with xenons without washer jets but we are talking aftermarket now. From memory I think it is something to do with the fact that lamp need to be clean for xenons to operate correctly...I stand corrected though.

Fitted as OEM the lights need to be self levelling and with washer jets. Aftermarket there is no ruling that states what must be fitted, to pass an MOT all you have to have is the correct lens setting and the lights must work.

There is no way they can pull you over and ticket you because there is no law currently set for aftermarket HID.

Exactly what I implied previously uncle fester so I think we are all ok for now

So what's the best kit and where do we get it?!

have always used hids4u.co.uk - good customer service and easy to deal with. I guess you're going to pay between 200 and 250 from a 'dealer' or you can take your chances on ebay

Which ones should we buy from above?

Extra Short Bulb HIDS4U Pro - H7 HID Xenon Conversion E4 Certified Ballasts
http://www.hids4u.co.uk/product_details.asp?id=433
or

H7 HID Xenon Conversion E4 Certified Ballasts?
http://www.hids4u.co.uk/product_details.asp?id=332


Also, I will probably buy these sidelights as they look like they will match the LEDs: http://www.hids4u.co.uk/product_details.asp?id=4

Don't see a need to buy short bulbs for the Leon ... 6000k temperature gives the best compromise between looks and light output.



That's an HID light on the left and a 'Xenon' look bulb on the right for comparison.

Is there a promotional code for any discounts at www.hids4u.co.uk?

Your photo has sold it to me
I take it we need the H7 kit?

I don't think he does discoint. but as long as the kit is E approved you should be ok. I can't remember if mine is H7 or not - having a blonde day. If the Leon is H7 then you need an H7 kit though

I'll upload a couple of pics to photpbucket of the fitment and pop it on my thread and pm you the link.

Nice one that would be beneficial thanks for your help. I've just emailed them to see if they offer any discounts...
I think it's a H7 yes.