AndrewOW Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Here ya go mine are 6000k What a difference and are not too blue at all !!!!! Opps sorry for the big pics dont know how that happened HIDs off then on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurteen0 Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Na on then off lol No first one was before they were fitted and the other one well you know lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devan Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 I cannay wait for my 6K HID's now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lude Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 im on a quest not to pay 40 quid for some bulb holders from toyota! looking on this site, http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/Bulb-Holders-and-Bulb-Sockets/ going to e-mail them now. what is the name of the bulbs? there a certain name for them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Budz86 Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 I just paid £35 from my local toyota who have given me a 10% discount as long as I show my club membership card. They were £19.53 each I think. The looms are actually more expensive that the lights and bulbs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Budz86 Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Here ya go mine are 6000k What a difference and are not too blue at all !!!!! Opps sorry for the big pics dont know how that happened Massive difference mate! I'm going to do some before and after's I think, both day and night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devan Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Ill look forward to your results, if there ok, then ill order mine from where you got yours from Budz86. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Budz86 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 HID's arrived this morning and I've just fitted them. Hardest part about it was finding somewhere to mount the ballast's. The driver's side just about fitted between the air filter and bulkhead, and on the passenger side it is just tucked down next to the battery. Both had to be cable tied as there was no where within reach to mount the bracket's. I did find with the kit that the rubber piece's where not needed, so I just cut them off with scissors. Also had to trim part of the plastic on the bulb, then connected it all up and they worked fine. Very easy to assemble as the wires will only go one place. Overall it took around an hour as I had to take the driver's side headlight out, and move the air filter so I could fix the ballast. But all in all, a very easy job. Can't upload the picture's though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devan Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Ok thats good then, can you post pictures of where the Ballasts are, so when i get mine i can just stick them straight in. How are you trying to upload them? Will ImageShack do it? Thats who i use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supranature Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 HID's arrived this morning and I've just fitted them. Hardest part about it was finding somewhere to mount the ballast's. The driver's side just about fitted between the air filter and bulkhead, and on the passenger side it is just tucked down next to the battery. Both had to be cable tied as there was no where within reach to mount the bracket's. I did find with the kit that the rubber piece's where not needed, so I just cut them off with scissors. Also had to trim part of the plastic on the bulb, then connected it all up and they worked fine. Very easy to assemble as the wires will only go one place. Overall it took around an hour as I had to take the driver's side headlight out, and move the air filter so I could fix the ballast. But all in all, a very easy job. Can't upload the picture's though? Wait till you try them out tonight! Far and away the best mod to a Supra, and simple to boot. You won't believe the difference, and wonder how you managed without them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Now you've done that, it may be worth taking it to a friendly MOTer, or garage, and get them to realign the headlights properly, as changing the bulbs and having the headlights out does upset the alignment. I had it done, and made all the difference again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supranature Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Now you've done that, it may be worth taking it to a friendly MOTer, or garage, and get them to realign the headlights properly, as changing the bulbs and having the headlights out does upset the alignment. I had it done, and made all the difference again! If the lamps are refitted correctly, they should not require re-alignment. That is done on the back of the lamps themselves. HOWEVER-sometimes after fitting HID's, the beam can be off due to the different characteristics of the beam spread, in which case adjustment may be necessary. Mine were OK. You were 1/3 rd correct :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Very true, but one of mine was out, and once realigned, made all the difference. I've got mine set to maximum MOT approved height, as I want to see everything, but not dazzle on coming cars too much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supranature Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Very true, but one of mine was out, and once realigned, made all the difference. I've got mine set to maximum MOT approved height, as I want to see everything, but not dazzle on coming cars too much To be fair, it is a sensible thing to do........ 2/3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Budz86 Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 (edited) Used them last night and got a bit carried away and went for an hour long drive! You're right, these are fantastic! Although as mentioned, the beams do seem like they are wrong (ie, need adjusting). Andrew, did you take your's to the place next to your work? They've always been good for MOT's but they don't do work?? I was trying to upload the pic's straight on here, but no go. I'm going to put them on photo bucket in a bit. But I got so carried away last night, I didn't take any photo's with them on in the dark! Edit: As these were 6000k, they have a blue tinge which was noticable on the road and reflections from road sign's. I thought it was acceptable, no other car's 'complained' and plod didn't seem to mind as I drove past 3 different patrol cars last night with them on Edited April 2, 2010 by Budz86 more info (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devan Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 There are loads of 6000K and above on the roads now, the police shouldnt stop you for 6K, i have just bid on some on eBay for £30, so going to give them a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Budz86 Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 There are loads of 6000K and above on the roads now, the police shouldnt stop you for 6K, i have just bid on some on eBay for £30, so going to give them a try. True enough, it's just because they are a lot brighter than I'm used to! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Budz86 Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Photo's now on photobucket http://s879.photobucket.com/home/MKIV_Budz86/set/5801 Still need to take some night shot's but I'll do that over the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra N_A Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 might have to get a set of them HIDS matey look decent enough did you just buy that kit and thats all you needed?? did you get the clear side repeaters on?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Budz86 Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Yep. All I needed was what was in the box, a 10mm socket and a pair of cutter's to trim the bulb, but scissor's work! Side repeaters and front indicators havn't turned up yet, which is annoying as I wanted to fit them before going back to work on Tues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devan Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Ive just ordered some HB3 6000K from eBay for £29.99 lol, i really hope they are ok. Usually i dont buy the cheapest. I did actually buy some from Knight-Racer last week, but 8000K arrived and i had to send them back, and he had no 6000K in stock So i just thought of eBay lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devan Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 The HID kit arrived, and they are great! Well worth the money. The only thing is that they didnt come with the ballast mounting brackets, instead they came with 2 large sticky pads, but they are really sticky, so they do the job. I also cable tied the ballasts in, just in case, but yeah i recommend them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest demonsupra 148 Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 (edited) Hello everyone! DEMONSUPRA148 Edited January 27, 2012 by AndrewOW No advertising please! (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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