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Scottie
30th December 2006, 08:41 AM
where did you buy your HIDs conversion kit from and who did you get to install it.

Is it worth it.???

AndyP & Lenore
30th December 2006, 09:32 AM
Fi,

Got them from Autobulbs Direct (http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk).

Had them installed by Monro Auto Electrics in Galashiels - Top company.:D

Worth it? For the X5, absolutely. It changed the car from lethal to enjoyable. Honestly, at night the non-xenon X5's lights are absolutely terrible. So fitting the HID kit was the only financially realistic way of getting decent headlights.

After a few months we had a couple of scary instances where the head lights would just go off, for no apparent reason. So I called Autobulbs Direct and they sent me a fixing kit which was basically just an in-line capacitor, to fool the system into thinking there wasn't a problem and stop the car's computer shutting power off to the lights. It sounds more complicated than it was, but just be aware, some cars need this extra wee bit of kit. Cost another £15.

If you need any more info, you know where I am.

What car are you thinking of them for?

A.;)

Scottie
31st December 2006, 04:05 AM
thanks. think i will get then along with the wee thngy but.

I'll ask Lucas up here if they will fit them

AndyP & Lenore
31st December 2006, 04:06 AM
quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop

thanks. think i will get then along with the wee thngy but.

I'll ask Lucas up here if they will fit them


What to?

Neil and Lorna
31st December 2006, 04:10 AM
quote:Originally posted by AndyP & Lenore


quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop

thanks. think i will get then along with the wee thngy but.

I'll ask Lucas up here if they will fit them


What to?


She cant remember whats in the garage at the moment.;);)

Neil.:D:D

Scottie
31st December 2006, 04:34 AM
quote:Originally posted by Neil and Lorna


quote:Originally posted by AndyP & Lenore


quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop

thanks. think i will get then along with the wee thngy but.

I'll ask Lucas up here if they will fit them


What to?


She cant remember whats in the garage at the moment.;);)

Neil.:D:D



touche.;)


thinking about getting them fitted to my daily driver.

james f
31st December 2006, 04:56 AM
will these work on and r50 cooper ? as my headlights are the one thing that sacre me once in while

Scottie
16th January 2007, 06:10 AM
fitted the HIDS ourselves :approve: got them from www.hids4u.co.uk

replacing H4 bulbs just required the one set total cost £259 we now have hids dip and main beam.

your right Andy they make a HUGE difference.:cool:

AndyP & Lenore
16th January 2007, 06:28 AM
Glad to hear they've made a difference Fi! Enjoy!:D:D

A.:D

james f
16th January 2007, 06:59 AM
yay had a look on the link Fi posted and found the ones for my car to upgrade form the rubbish halogens i have