Thread: Traxide headlight kit

Ean, if you have a post 03MY D2a with the twin headlights then don't bother. Tim and I discussed at length what to do but gave up as the twin light pod is wired to its own plug and it would have been very awkward.

As for the earlier D2's it is a plug and play arrangement as it is on D1's and Defenders and whilst the light increase isn't much it protects the light switch and relays the lights, which is all for the better. It will also allow you to put higher wattage bulbs in too.

I don't have experience with disco II, but I did notice an improvement in the light output, even though that wasn't the main reason I fitted the traxide kit.

Disco I lights have glass lenses, but the reflectors are plastic, and it is not wise to increase the wattage of the globes.

Originally Posted by Ean Austral

Gday all,
Just wondering if anyone has fitted the Traxide headlight upgrade kit or similar..I can see them being a benifit on the defender,but does the Disco benifit much..
Thanks and Cheers Ean

Ean,
I fitted this kit to mine (2001 TD5) & it did make a good improvement & then I fitted set of Blue Power globes & now I have a low beam spread that I'm happy with & an improved high beam. I dont think you would get the full benifit of the upgraded globes without the relay kit, it's straight forward to install & worth the effort in my opinion.

Regards Roger

I recently fitted a 55W HID high / low upgrade kit from ebay.
It was an Ozzy seller and it cost me $99 postage included.

If you are in it just for increased light this is the way to go (in my opinion). I had previously upgraded my globes to a Narve crystal vision and in comparrison they were like candles.

My 2001 TD5 has an ARB bullbar with the headlight washers built in. I understand that it is a requirement when fitting HID to have these washers.

The light is considerably brighter but falls in the same pattern as the original high / low spread pattern.

A link to the kit I got is below.

It took me about an hour to fit and the only issue I had was the rubber grommits on the HID globes needed to be removed because of the rubber dust seal on the inside of the headlights.

Hope this helps. I would never go back to halogen now. My IPF 800 spotties are also converted to HID (also from ebay for $179) and they equal my wifes Hella predaors (about $3K per pair).

Premium 55W HID Bi-Xenon Conversion Kit H4 6000/8000K - eBay Headlights, Lights, Indicators, Car Parts, Accessories, Cars, Bikes, Boats. (end time 15-Nov-09 20:20:13 AEDST)

I installed the traxide kit to my Disco II, made a good improvement, it's easy to install and everything you need is in the kit, he even supplies insulation tape

Baz.

How about something like this

HID XENON CONVERSION LIGHT KIT 55W H7 H3 H4 H1 6000K 8K - eBay Other Lights, Indicators, Lights, Indicators, Car Parts, Accessories, Cars, Bikes, Boats. (end time 12-Nov-09 18:14:59 AEDST)

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Hi Ean
DEFINATELY YES!!!
Easy to do,then buy some quality hi-power globes from ebay.
I got some Narva globes,dazzling white,the wildlife are heaps easy to pick.Beware others approaching with the upgraded globes,your light negates theirs as it is a different colour spectrum.You get lots of flashes from irate drivers.
Andrew

Just been looking at these also...1 question if I buy the combo light pack does that mean I dont have to buy a wire harness for the Hella lights am going to buy?

Cheers
Gingz