Thread: Installed HIDs on the 90

Originally Posted by spudboy

I've just finished installing some HIDs on the 90 to replace the cloudy/milky OEM headlights. Waiting for it to get dark, so I can go out and try them.....

Took about 3 hours, by the time I figured out how to get the old ones out, fit the HID electronics, and get a 12V feed sorted out.

Together, they only draw 35W, so this should help with the life of the switch on the steering wheel.

More details please - brands, where from, etc, etc

Inquiring minds need to know...

Got them from Hobzee 4X4 in Melbourne. The bloke I spoke to was very helpful. He suggested the 4200 degree bulbs (not the 6000 degree ones) so that it looks more standard and doesn't have the blueness of some HID kits. Stops attention from the police on older vehicles apparently.

He also "upsold" me higher spec lenses for an extra $40. I probably should have stuck with the standard lenses, as the up-spec ones have an additional lens in them which is held in place with 2 screws on the back of the shell, which means the rubber boot does not seal properly. OK for on road use, but I can see water/dust perhaps getting past the seal. I'm going to call them Monday and see about swapping them back the the standard ones.

The kit was $345 + about $20 postage/handling (was delivered registered mail). Delivered very promptly.

Here are some details from their advert (on EBay):

About "Hobzees4wdshop" ..... .... also known as 4H
We have now moved into our new warehouse at 18 Latham St Mornington Vic 3931. You may pick up your ebay items directly from our warehouse if we know beforehand that you are coming. Please call our friendly staff on 03 59755533 to make arrangements.

1 Pair of our 4H 7" Round Focal Lights (Value $90)
HID upgrade kit for both lights. (Value $295)
Total Value if purchased separately ... $385

• These Focal lenses are heaps better than the standard factory sealed beams or run of the mill aftermarket semi sealed lights. We sell many of these by them selves every day of the week and every customer is very happy with the improvement, just up upgrading the lenses. These are semi sealed lights and bolt straight into your vehicle. You can upgrade to our 4H magnified / projectional Focal lights for an additional $40 at payment (you can email or call us if you like). * ( These are the ones I upgraded to - stick with the std ones I reckon)
  
• HID kit - 35 watt 6000K H4 HID Hi and HID Low beam. This is the ultimate in lighting technology brought to you at the very best price. The kit comes complete with ballasts - nothing else needed. Amazingly these only pull 35 watts and so you dont need to upgrade the wiring loom with this kit.
  For an additional $50 we can supply Halogen low beam and HID hi beam globes so low beam is not too bright for on coming cars. Just pay the extra at payment, shoot us an email or give us a call to arrange.

This is as good as it gets. The best lights with the brightest possible globes.

Cheers mate, interested in your experience with them - how much extra light, etc.

Also, when flicking to hi beam do the take long to fire up? Or do you get an instant response?

Buckets of extra light. More than I imagined. However, the old headlights had gone milky (no idea why) so not quite a fair comparison.

I am a little worried I may dazzle oncoming drivers, but in a quick 10 minute test drive no-one flashed me. High beam is phenominal. Better than my twin IPF 130W spotlights.

They are HID on both high and low beams. The globe does not go off between high and low. I believe it is the same globe, it just shifts position (with a solenoid?) so no drop-outs as it is always on.

Excellent news.

I know what you mean about bright - I run HID lights for riding mountain bikes offroad - have been using them for years now.

I see that they also offer that setup with a halogen low beam - I might investigate that however it probably reintroduces the fire-up time issue.

I thinking you could use the dash-mounted headlight level adjuster to 'dip' the low beams for day to day town driving?

It would be good to see before and after pics. Better yet, it would be good to see them in real life. Maybe I can drop over for a looksee next time I am in Adelaide (sometime in the next few weeks).

Sure - call past when you are over. Give us a hoy a few days before. They'd fit straight into your Rangie.

My camera is a point and shoot cheapie, so not sure how it would go photographing the lights. I can give it a try with the flash turned off.