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Firstly I have used the search facility and read several threads about fellow members and HID issues, experiences etc but cannot find the info I am looking for.

 

I'm condiering upgrading to a HID kit as my car has very old ageing holgen bulbs so I either need to replace them or upgrade.

 

I have been searching the internet and know that if I was go for for a HID kit, I'd want a 6000K option. However there are many brands to choose from and I would happily pay more for premium quality kit rather than be a tight wad and get something from the likes of Ebay.

 

Can anyone advise which brands are best and which ones are best avoided?

 

Also what do you guys think of these ones below;

 

http://www.carhidkits.com/xenon-hid-kit-99/philips-hid-kit-4300k-or-6000k-243.html

 

http://www.carhidkits.com/xenon-hid-kit-99/6000k-hid-kit-183.html

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I bought the kit from knightracer for my new UK headlamps. Not the cheapest, and they come in a nice box :D

 

I'm not sure on my choice yet as I've not even seen them switched on. I went for the 10000k kit................. :chav:

 

Most will say they're too blue no doubt, but I quite like the blue hue HIDS

 

I know wolfking will like them

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I bought a kit from Trax at the end of the day and only paid £50, the quality of the kit actually looks quite good but obviously i cant really comment until i have the headlights fitted which is one of the next jobs on my list.I went for the 8000 so just a tint of blue.

The company is in leicester and gave a years warranty on the ballasts so if they last a year i dont mind that at all.

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They're 4500k though, if you're interested.

 

now now, thats WHITE light, realise that it lights up the road the best compared to other temps but who wants that......some supra lovers prefer a higher tint of blue over light......after all they have to look bling.

 

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Thanks for good information of this products. It is a bit of a mine field in the HID market. Good quality ballasts are what gives long life and reliability to HID kits.

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Been having a look at some of the links here on the thread. Being a UK car I have double checked to ensure I know which bulb type I need.

 

I have made an enquriy at a local store to see if they can get me info and a price on a genuine Philips HID kit and also the HIDs4U kit looks quite decent for warranty and no interferance;

http://www.hids4u.co.uk/hb4-hids4u-slim-35w-hid-xenon-conversion-e4-certified-ballasts-c-18-p-1-pr-173.html

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i got a set off ebay! they were amazing to say they were £60! really simple to fit too, just a plug in job!

http://stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/Jam-Performance-Limited__W0QQ_armrsZ1

 

martini will vouch for these kits as they are on his car!

 

 

 

I bought a kit from here, but not fitted yet as i think i have the wrong bulbs.Is your car a facelift?

What bulbs did you get, 9006 or 9005?

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i got a set off ebay! they were amazing to say they were £60! really simple to fit too, just a plug in job!

http://stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/Jam-Performance-Limited__W0QQ_armrsZ1

 

martini will vouch for these kits as they are on his car!

 

2 year warranty on their kit, interesting as well as it would be 1/2 the price of the other 2 I'm leaning towards. :cool:

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i got a set off ebay! they were amazing to say they were £60! really simple to fit too, just a plug in job!

http://stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/Jam-Performance-Limited__W0QQ_armrsZ1

 

martini will vouch for these kits as they are on his car!

 

I can verify the bulbs fit prefacelift lamps (I now have prefacelift refurbs on). I still have the box, so if you let me know exactly what information you want I can put it on here, including pictures.

 

Props go to m_life as he put my new lights in and also helped install the HIDs.

 

The lights are very bright white and look fantastic. Pleasure to drive at night.

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