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#337420 - 26/07/11 11:57 AM Re: HID? [Re: Chrisjs84]
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cut a slot out, thats what I did...
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#337421 - 26/07/11 11:58 AM Re: HID? [Re: kinobeSTew]
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All you do is unscrew the battery leads, slip on a ring connector and tighten them up again! Takes 2 minutes.



Yep, I imagine it is dead easy to do, I would have probably gone for 50w+ had I not got my set amazingly cheap off ebay. I know some people arn't keen on hiding an extra wire in the engine bay or don't dare touch anything they don't need to, etc.

I'd like to compare my 35w with someone with the 50w's at some point, will you be at FordFair pal?



I won't be mate, got an expensive month! Got 2 new tyres, rear pads, OSR wheel bearing, V Festival and Leeds festival going on! I need to make it to a meet soon though, don't think I've met anyone off here!
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#337422 - 26/07/11 11:58 AM Re: HID? [Re: Chrisjs84]
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Sorry to semi hijack the thread but I didn't see the point in starting another HID thread for one question. I am considering HIDs myself I was just wondering if you have to leave off the rubber back plate from the lights to enable the cable to fit?

Thanks,

Chris



You could, I just cut a slit in mine for the cables to fit through, I think that's what most of us have done!
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#337423 - 26/07/11 01:12 PM Re: HID? [Re: Smith57]
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Yep, I cut a small section out of the edge, it shouldn't affect anything and at least it's got some protection to stop dust and grit going into the area behind the light.
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#337424 - 26/07/11 01:38 PM Re: HID? [Re: kinobeSTew]
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I was supplied with a rubber plug to close the hole up when cut to stop water getting in from the splash of the wheels
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#337425 - 26/07/11 02:08 PM Re: HID? [Re: Goodyear]
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Ah right cheers guys,does this not make your lights condensate on the inside becuase moisture can get in?
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#337426 - 26/07/11 02:14 PM Re: HID? [Re: Chrisjs84]
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I've not had any problems, and my cutout is not exactly flush round the cable
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#337427 - 26/07/11 11:18 PM Re: HID? [Re: steviehouse]
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I wouldn't say the rubber cap on the back of the headlights is really watertight as it is. The rubber seal only stops dirt and stuff from getting behind the reflectors and onto the wiring.

I'm not sure, but I suspect the bit between the reflectors and the lenses is sealed airtight once you have the bulbs clamped in?
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#337428 - 28/07/11 03:53 PM Re: HID? [Re: kinobeSTew]
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These look very bright, has anyone been pulled or had any bother about them?

i really want them but i not gonna bother if im just gonna get pulled because of them.
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#337429 - 28/07/11 04:15 PM Re: HID? [Re: TimTim]
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as long as your not driving like a prat, the police shouldnt be bothered with them
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#337430 - 28/07/11 04:29 PM Re: HID? [Re: steviehouse]
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Hmmm well im far from prat.. so might consider this on payday!
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#337431 - 28/07/11 06:52 PM Re: HID? [Re: TimTim]
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These look very bright, has anyone been pulled or had any bother about them?

i really want them but i not gonna bother if im just gonna get pulled because of them.



Aslong as they're not blue and misaligned I'd imagine you'll be fine. Though you can be done on technicalities i.e. no headlight washer system etc

I've not been bothered once, few mates who are specials have said they would have assumed them OEM and the police 'round here will pull you for anything!
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#337432 - 28/07/11 10:43 PM Re: HID? [Re: Smith57]
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Yeah, I also think me and Smith might have posted pictures that really show them at their brightest, ie purposely catching the glare in the camera lense.

In reality they don't look that bright (although admittedly they are bright). I keep the headlight alignment on 4 which is the absolute lowest they go and i've never even been flashed by anyone complaining it's too bright.
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#337433 - 29/07/11 09:10 AM Re: HID? [Re: kinobeSTew]
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Im thinking of getting a set to but will they pass an MOT?
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#337434 - 29/07/11 11:32 AM Re: HID? [Re: GR3G]
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Sounds good guys ill take a look.
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