Fitting hids

[Jabozuma]

I only managed to find one lol! Will go no and see if I can locate the other

[Prykey]

 

 

@Prykey - I think I will go and pay a local MOT station a visit, just get it checked on a proper test rig. As for the full beam flash projector lamps as I have them in my vRS use H7 bulbs and a motorised shutter produce a full beam. The shutter is normally lowered and when you want full beam it is raised. Bulbs are on all the time. H4 (I think they have separate dipped and full beam filaments) might be a problem but I don't really know how it works with H4 HID conversion kit.

 

 

 

Not worried about when I'm already driving on dipped beam as I have the same projector headlamps with the shutter mechanism fitted on my Monte Carlo, its when the dipped beam isn't being used and you flash your headlights that I'm worried about.

[fabiamk2SE]

Not worried about when I'm already driving on dipped beam as I have the same projector headlamps with the shutter mechanism fitted on my Monte Carlo, its when the dipped beam isn't being used and you flash your headlights that I'm worried about.

To be honest. You soon get out of the habit of flashing.

I try not to do it anyway aha

[Jabozuma]

Not worried about when I'm already driving on dipped beam as I have the same projector headlamps with the shutter mechanism fitted on my Monte Carlo, its when the dipped beam isn't being used and you flash your headlights that I'm worried about.

Ah, I see! Fair point

[ang9444]

so 55W wont mess up my lens holders I.E melt them? as I'm going to fit 55W into my vrs, can anyone recommend a nice K from hids direct as i want just a slight blue tinge but nothing overly chavy as i dont wanna stereotype my VRS being a young driver and all

Wither 5k or 6k. I have 6k in and they have a slight pale blue colour to them, i have the same kit as mine up on ebay atm as it's brand new but it's 35W 6k. Got the same kit in my monte and very very happy with it, both are from Hids direct

[R1chard]

Anyone got some pics of where they've mounted the ballasts ? Particularly on a Tdi drivers side where space is limited

[ang9444]

Used cable ties for mine and just randomly tied it to where i could...it doesn't matter that much i don't think as long as it doesn't move about or rattle about

[R1chard]

That's what I plan to do, im going to stick it to the inner wing on the passengers side as there is plenty room but on drivers side it is limited with space due to the fuel filter

[ang9444]

I tied mine to these metal pipes that run down, got no clue what they are or what they are called but i'll refer to them as metal pipes

[Mr j]

On passenger side with the bolt provided [emoji106]

Sorry no pic of drivers side but it's bolted to the metal beam above the light

[R1chard]

I tied mine to these metal pipes that run down, got no clue what they are or what they are called but i'll refer to them as metal pipes

Air con pipes

[Jabozuma]

Fitted HIDs for hidsdirect on Saturday and they work well.

I however discovered a fault today. I mostly use Spotify to listen to my music but today I wanted to listen to some radio. To my dismay the reception was barely there, distorted with clear reception coming and going every few seconds. Got me thinking. Parked up, switched the HIDs off and hey presto, reception perfect. Lights on I am on the moon reception so bad...

Anybody else experienced this?

[fabiamk2SE]

Fitted HIDs for hidsdirect on Saturday and they work well.

I however discovered a fault today. I mostly use Spotify to listen to my music but today I wanted to listen to some radio. To my dismay the reception was barely there, distorted with clear reception coming and going every few seconds. Got me thinking. Parked up, switched the HIDs off and hey presto, reception perfect. Lights on I am on the moon reception so bad...

Anybody else experienced this?

Where have you mounted them?

I sometimes get a little bit on radio 2, but that is all.

I think the problem is earthing. So if the ballast is mounted on a metal part of the car, it should be better. I think.

[wrightcnc2009]

I mounted mine on foam pads with a cable tie and no problem with audio from Satnav unit.

[fabiamk2SE]

This site seems to have a lot on the subject if you can be bothered trawling through it all

http://www.hidplanet.com/forums/showthread.php?37971-Interference-on-radio-with-xenon-hid-ballasts

Seem to mention shielding or something

[ang9444]

My radio is also a bit fuzzy when the hids are on, strange

[R1chard]

No issues with interference from mine

[Jabozuma]

I have attached the ballasts to the bodywork with double sided tape. Just the main ballasts, on both sides, the rest is "loose", hanging about vaguely tucked away - when I have more time and deem it 100% problem free then I will do a more decent install. 

I liked the remark about earthing i.e. if you install using metal brackets the HIDs are properly earthed. Mine are not at the moment. I will do it and see if it helps.

 

@wrightcnc2009&R1chard - Perhaps you have different radio units, mine one is just standard one (name escapes) and at least one of you has sat nav one? Might be that has a bearing on the reception and your units are more interference resistant?

[Jabozuma]

http://www.rapidonline.com/Mechanical-Fastenings-Fixings/HelaTape-Shield-320-Tinned-Copper-Tape-For-Shielding-25mm-x-4-6m-49-6356/?source=googleps&utm_source=googleps&IncVat=1&gclid=CKvAgNGWpcMCFUzMtAodUmEAoA

 

Found the above, should be easy to install but not very keen on spending money where I should not be doing so. HID conversion kits from hidsdirect are advertised as compliant with radio interference norms after all!

[fabiamk2SE]

Pop hidsdirect an e-mail and explain?

[jonro2009]

I mounted mine using the metal brackets provided and have no interference on my amunsden& unit. I wonder if it is an earthing issue as previously noted.

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[Jabozuma]

E-mail sent, will let you know their answer. 

I will also temp earth them to see if that makes any difference.