Anyone got a guide to installing HIDs?

Seans_Fes_Mk7 · Post by **Seans_Fes_Mk7** » Tue Apr 02, 2013 6:28 am

Looking to get some as I'm chewing through bulbs every couple months or so (25+ hours per week night driving)
I think there used to be a guide somewhere, but I can't find it.
Also, a recommended seller if anyone has one, preferably 6000k 55w kits.
Thank you.

patterson · Post by **patterson** » Tue Apr 02, 2013 11:41 am

Seans_Fes_Mk7 wrote:Looking to get some as I'm chewing through bulbs every couple months or so (25+ hours per week night driving)
I think there used to be a guide somewhere, but I can't find it.
Also, a recommended seller if anyone has one, preferably 6000k 55w kits.
Thank you.

First get 35w not 55w. 55w burns out quicker. No guide is needed really just plug them in original place and secure ballast. You will need to clip a slit in bulb holders or buy them. Here is what they look like

Seans_Fes_Mk7 · Post by **Seans_Fes_Mk7** » Tue Apr 02, 2013 9:00 pm

I heard 35w are worse than 55w as they just pack them with resistors to make up the extra wattage?

patterson · Post by **patterson** » Tue Apr 02, 2013 9:46 pm

Seans_Fes_Mk7 wrote:I heard 35w are worse than 55w as they just pack them with resistors to make up the extra wattage?

Resistors will increase wattage. Not sure though but all I know is 55w burn out quicker overall and they are bright but after a hour or so of use they look just as bright as 35w

Seans_Fes_Mk7 · Post by **Seans_Fes_Mk7** » Tue Apr 02, 2013 9:53 pm

Ah fair enough then.
Do you have a recommended seller?

patterson · Post by **patterson** » Thu Apr 04, 2013 9:43 pm

Seans_Fes_Mk7 wrote:Ah fair enough then.
Do you have a recommended seller?

I have kensuns as my fogs not fitted my new kensun main beam yet as waiting for new headlight units but out of all the hid kits I have had I have found them to be the best

As you can see by the picture this is brightness of my fogs my headlight ones are cheap Chinese ones I got for 20 quid driver side still working but not bright and my passenger side wires melted. Hens order of new headlights

Lord Miff · Post by **Lord Miff** » Sat Apr 06, 2013 3:52 pm

55w kits should last just as long as 35w kits. The ones on my bike have been fine for over 2 years, and I have to put up with the headlights being hardwired ON all the time due to some interfering gov't arse.

If you're regularly blowing normal bulbs, there must be a problem somewhere. What bulbs are you using?? Those supposedly brighter bulbs (nightbreakers etc) don't last as long as a normal halogen bulb. Make sure you buy a good quality bulb though, and not just some cheap shite.

Seans_Fes_Mk7 · Post by **Seans_Fes_Mk7** » Sat Apr 06, 2013 10:16 pm

There's a problem with the wiring for the headlights, it has been noticed by many, but ford won't do a recall on it. There was a thread on some ford site but can't remember who linked it and where from. I used Nightbreakers, lasted 6 weeks, what a joke. Bought 10 off eBay for £8, so even if they blow once a week, not spending a fortune on them.

patterson · Post by **patterson** » Sun Apr 07, 2013 6:07 am

Seans_Fes_Mk7 wrote:There's a problem with the wiring for the headlights, it has been noticed by many, but ford won't do a recall on it. There was a thread on some ford site but can't remember who linked it and where from. I used Nightbreakers, lasted 6 weeks, what a joke. Bought 10 off eBay for £8, so even if they blow once a week, not spending a fortune on them.

Maybe that's why my left headlight wires melted with cheap HIDS

Seans_Fes_Mk7 · Post by **Seans_Fes_Mk7** » Sun Apr 14, 2013 12:31 am

Could of been, or the fact they were cheap HIDs haha

Don't think I'm getting any until after FF now, exterior work comes 1st in prep.

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