hid

  1. HID kits??

    Hi, I've seen a lot of threads on HID kits, but I don't have a clue what exactly they do, all I know is it is something to do with the head lights. Was wondering if anyone could take some time to fill me in on them, and what extras you need. As they sound very interesting. Thanks
  2. JamesL

    HID headlight alignment

    I installed my HIDs yesterday, so took my car to the VW garage right opposite my work at lunch. When I went to pick it up they told me they could only align the drivers side? So I asked to speak to the techie that did it as they service man was talking rubbish, and he basically said there was no...
  3. bozwellox

    HID ballast - water bottle removal?

    Hi chaps, I've seen a few people that have mounted their driver's side HID ballast somewhere behind the water bottle which means it is tucked neatly out of sight. I've currently got mine stuck to the bottle but want to move it. I had a quick look at the bottle but can't figure out how you...
  4. was just about to order a set of hid's and ballasts when I came across this.

    Found on Department of transport pages. Had heard this somwhere before, mate of a mate of a mate etc... Aftermarket HID (Xenon) headlamps Print Download PDF Fact sheet: Aftermarket HID headlamps December 2006 In the Department's view it is not legal to sell or use after market HID...
  5. Nath.

    HID crimbo present

    So who else was fitting goodies to the car today? I spent this morning fitting an HID kit "very easy even with no bumper removal" I didn't go with the relay wiring as with this kit I didn't think it was needed cos it's just plug n play this is the kit and as you can see the red plug goes...
  6. CupraElliott

    Just fitted my HID's

    I know theres alot of topics about this but never came across a old vs new pic. Naked... Old Vs new Much better :D So anyone debating wether to get this kit off ebay, buy it, because you will love it!
  7. AdamRoutley

    Hid Fitters???

    are there actually any places that will fit HID's as im a complete numpty when it comes to anything modifying, also will they fit them with angel eyes, as i quite fancy HID'd ones... thanks adam!:D
  8. hid conversion

    hi all i have a 56 plate leon fr tdi. i'm looking into getting a hid conversion. is this poss if so could someone point me in the right direction. cheers
  9. GeorgeF

    HID's

    anyone brought from this guy? seems to gd to be true tbh. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170175896577&ssPageName=MERC_VI_RCRX_Pr4_PcY_BIN_Stores_IT&refitem=170173815219&itemcount=4&refwidgetloc=active_view_item&usedrule1=CrossSell_LogicX&refwidgettype=cross_promot_widget
  10. C11PRA DC

    HID question!

    Hi all, Just purchased a 6000K (H1) HID kit for the Ibiza! Question though! As it has separate dipped/main beams, if the dipped are the HID's, will switching to main and back cause failure/damage? IIRC switching to main beam switch's off the dipped and I am worried the HID's won't...
  11. CRAIGLCR

    H.I.D trouble

    Hi guys i have just recieved a HID kit to fit to my LCR. the only problem is that i think one of the ballasts is faulty!!! i fitted the first one no probs, lights up and looks really good. Come to fit the second one and all that it does is try to ignite and then goes off completely??? so i...
  12. duncan24

    what hid kit

    hello can anyone tell me what hid kit i would need for a cupra r, and where to get them from, cheerz
  13. Best non HID H7 bulb result

    For those of you who do not want to install HID ( wouldnt know why though) and just want to simply upgrade the existing H7 bulb, thought you would like to know that auto express carried out a test on over 30 such bulbs and Philips X-Treme Power H7 won by far, but at £32.99 a pair, reckon you...
  14. Altech

    Altech's Ibiza, Replacement Is Here! Can You Guess What It Is? Pg 33

    I've had the car for nearly 6 months and have done a few bits to it, Here's how it looked when i got it, totally standard. The first mod i did was to paint the calipers. I then wanted 17" alloys as i didn't like the standard wheels. i bought a set of vRS alloys. The wheels...
  15. HID's "As good as driving in Daylight!" I'm not so sure.

    Hello Everyone, Fitted my HID's last weekend on the recommendation of a lot of people on this forum. As recommended I chose the 6000k ones and along with the LED sidelights they look fantastic. I can't argue that point. However, I know I have read from other members that they are as...
  16. Cupra_Jay

    Jamie's Mk4 Ibiza Cupra...219bhp & 244ft/lb 11.4.13 - Exhaust =D

    Not got a thread in here yet so thought i'd put one in Brought it brand new in June last year..only had 5 miles on the clock!! [B)] First mod to it was a DVD flip out head unit, isnt the best of qualities but does the job quiet well...and it seems that lots of women like it...
  17. wilz

    HID's

    Hi guys Needing some of your wisdom once again, Right wanting to fit some HID's, am i correct in saying 6000k , Also i have mk3 golf headlights in my car so what happens there do get mk3 golf HID's or are they universal or what, how would it all be wired up. Just needing some...
  18. HID Balast fitting on Drivers Side

    I have joined the HID gain this weekend, and i agree with everyone else, HID is the best mod for its money, dont even think about getting upgrade bulbs get HID for a few pence more JUst one thing though, i seem to be having problems where to fit the balast on the drivers side, the only place...
  19. elDuke

    H.i.d For My Fr, Question.........

    Thinking In Changing My Fog Lights To Hid........ But I Need Advice In Which Brand To Buy, And Installation Tips, How Many Kelvs...........really Thanks
  20. Black FR tdi with HID @ Saffron Walden

    I aint no stalker !!!! but i saw the above earlier this evening, so if its you, taking a guess you maybe on here due to mods, HID's, tinted windows etc, just to say, very nice looking car and those HID's look just superb, first one i have seen in the flesh as it were!
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