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H4 HID Headlight Kit
I was wondering if anyone knew much about these and what's involved in doing a conversion from standard to HID. about 2 years ago i enquired about it and it was going to cost me about $350 installed for the kit.
Has anyone done a conversion themselves?
Does anyone know where to get a kit cheap?
Cheers Rhys
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RE: H4 HID Headlight Kit
2010/01/18 16:57:38
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there one's like this.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/HID-Conversion-Kit-H4-High-Low-dual-Beam_W0QQitemZ190319000898QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Car_Parts_Accessories?hash=item2c4fe57d42
But you can also get them cheaper again. Kits around $100.
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RE: H4 HID Headlight Kit
2010/01/18 22:40:33
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I have HID spotlights on my Patrol and they are well worth the money. Steer clear of the cheap ones as they won't last. Also, check with your local RTA about whether or not your allowed them. In vic we are not allowed to chenge our headlights to HID. cheers Kieran
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RE: H4 HID Headlight Kit
2010/01/19 09:43:54
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That's crazy how they stop you from upgrading to a better quality headlight. I'll ask an auto electo if im allowed on the esky. I dont know how much the cheap ones are vs the expensive ones. does $200 sound cheap or average?
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RE: H4 HID Headlight Kit
2010/01/19 12:07:55
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$200 sounds about average and probably will be OK. they won't let you have them due to some self leveling of the light or something like that not exactly sure. My kit was close to $400 but that was 18 months ago so would probably closer to $300 now and I have managed to kill 1 of the external ballasts but thi sis due to the car and the way it gets used > Lifted patrol with 35" tyres doing 100+ KM/h on private property and dirt roads been almost an everyday thing tends to shake them to death.
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RE: H4 HID Headlight Kit
2010/01/19 13:13:30
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Thanks Kizza, I think it may be best to ask the auto electrician before i go buying anything.
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RE: H4 HID Headlight Kit
2010/01/19 13:15:43
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Thanks Kizza, I think it may be best to ask the auto electrician before i go buying anything.
No dramas Rhys and yeah good idea mate.
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RE: H4 HID Headlight Kit
2010/01/19 13:20:01
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ive put a HID kit on the escort, its awesome, but highly illegal. newer cars that have HID have self levelling headlights, so they sense when the rear of the car is loaded up, and they change the angle of the headlight to counter this. about 25% of cars that go past my car normally flash me thinking my high beams are still on, when i put my toolbox in the back, weighing down the back, lifting the headlights angle up, about 75% of cars coming past felt they were too bright.
its the easiest comversion you could think of. mine came with a plug and play harness. as long as you have un-sealed beams. you just unplug the current globes, put the new ones in, mount the modules, plug it all in, then run the provided wire to the battery for + and - and your away.
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RE: H4 HID Headlight Kit
2010/01/19 15:55:52
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about 25% of cars that go past my car normally flash me thinking my high beams are still on, when i put my toolbox in the back, weighing down the back, lifting the headlights angle up, about 75% of cars coming past felt they were too bright.
And that's why those kits are illegal. Too bright for opposite traffic as the driver is blinded, which could lead to an accident. If the car travelling in the opposite direction (or in front of ya) happenes to be a cop, and pulls ya over to check, your bank balance will be hit very hard. Plus a full RWC inspection and a coloured piece of paper on the screen.
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RE: H4 HID Headlight Kit
2010/01/19 16:16:00
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Originally posted by eScoRt20
about 25% of cars that go past my car normally flash me thinking my high beams are still on, when i put my toolbox in the back, weighing down the back, lifting the headlights angle up, about 75% of cars coming past felt they were too bright.
And that's why those kits are illegal. Too bright for opposite traffic as the driver is blinded, which could lead to an accident. If the car travelling in the opposite direction (or in front of ya) happenes to be a cop, and pulls ya over to check, your bank balance will be hit very hard. Plus a full RWC inspection and a coloured piece of paper on the screen.
Well i think that settles it. No HID for me then thanks lol!
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RE: H4 HID Headlight Kit
2010/01/19 16:24:42
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about 25% of cars that go past my car normally flash me thinking my high beams are still on, when i put my toolbox in the back, weighing down the back, lifting the headlights angle up, about 75% of cars coming past felt they were too bright.
And that's why those kits are illegal. Too bright for opposite traffic as the driver is blinded, which could lead to an accident. If the car travelling in the opposite direction (or in front of ya) happenes to be a cop, and pulls ya over to check, your bank balance will be hit very hard. Plus a full RWC inspection and a coloured piece of paper on the screen.
to an extent. i never have my toolbox in the back of my car at night, and i have driven once in the last 6 months with stuff in the back weighing it down at night. i set up my headlight aiming with weight in the back (3 spare wheels) and i never have that much weight, so they always aim slightly down to the optimum position. and i feel i can succesfully talk my way out of a yellow sticker on the HID issue. country numberplates make for some good cover stories.
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RE: H4 HID Headlight Kit
2010/01/19 17:31:38
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They are illegal (at least in vic) unless you have self leveling headlights, and washers for the headlights.
They are very nice though.
There is one loop hole to this (found out from the Phillips rep)
You can have HID's if you have two of the same type of light (I can't imagine that makes too much sense so..........) Like in say an XR6 or Territory when you have the Hi/Lo beam as a H4 globe then another high beam as a H7 you are technically allowed to upgrade the H7 to high beam.
Sorry if my wording is incorrect I just cant think of what he called it for the life of me.
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RE: H4 HID Headlight Kit
2010/01/19 17:37:08
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its only illegal if you get caught. every 2 weeks i drive 50km's at midnight home to my house. i much prefer to run the gauntlet, knowing im making my trip home safer for me and other road users, and risk the yellow sticker.
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RE: H4 HID Headlight Kit
2010/01/19 18:25:35
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knowing im making my trip home safer for me and other road users, and risk the yellow sticker.
[x2x][x2x][x2x][x2x] Oh... I get it, the other road users must be thanking you when they're flashing their high beams at you when you are driving at them.
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RE: H4 HID Headlight Kit
2010/01/19 18:36:59
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if youd read before, u woulda seen they are actually adjusted down from what they should be. they are not as in your face as new cars with HID's. the people who are flashing, are flashing because they dont see me turn high beams off, yet my lights are still very bright.
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