Who's running H.I.D head lights

**one_iota** · 3rd May 2010, 03:53 PM

There are some amendments at the back of the ADR that clarify the provision of washers for any light source exceeding the 2,000 lumen level which I presume the HIDs would:

Paragraph 6.2.9., amend to read:

"6.2.9. Other requirements

….

Dipped-beam headlamps with a light source or LED module(s) producing
the principal dipped beam and having a total objective luminous flux
which exceeds 2,000 lumen shall only be installed in conjunction with the
installation of headlamp cleaning device(s) according to Regulation
No. 45. 8/

You're right PhilipA the document is almost inpenetrable. I still can't workout where the self leveling bit is

**cookiesa** · 9th May 2010, 07:42 PM

My understanding is that it is illegal to retrofit HID lights. If the vehcile was complianced with halogens then altering to HID's leaves you open, but would it be an issue?

From someone who works in the lighting field (not automotive) is that the main issue and what causes the "focus" problems is thata reflector is designed around where the maximum light output point of a globe is. Halogen V HID globes are very different so the reflector is not designed to focus the light output correctly resulting in the issue of being blinding for oncomming traffic.

scott oz · 10th May 2010, 07:09 AM

Originally Posted by JDNSW

See my post in the other thread - but I did not ask about the halogen low/HID high.

John

My understanding from reading (first reading) the Rules posted if you have the Halogen low / HID high you don't need the washers and or leveling device

Also I was always told if earthing directly back to batteries it's important to earth to the battery providing the power. So if you're earthing back the the Aux you should be powering the lights from the Aux

those more electrical may wish to comment

**Redback** · 10th May 2010, 07:51 AM

It is dangerous having Halogen low and HID high, when running with high beam and you dip your lights for is on coming vehicles your blinded for a few seconds until your eyes adjust back to the yellow light of the Halogens, this was the main reason I went to HIDs in the headlights, now with the HIDs in all, Hi and Lo no blindness when dipping the lights.

I had a couple of scary moments on curves when going back to low beam!!!

My spotties are HID too.

Baz.

**LOVEMYRANGIE** · 24th May 2010, 10:59 PM

Didnt D2a's come out factory with HID at some point?? Been thinking about converting mine from the H7's in there now. Should be easier as each globe is single filament, just more expensive as I need 4 not 2 then I need to do the spotties too....

Cheers

Andrew

**BigJon** · 25th May 2010, 10:59 PM

Originally Posted by LOVEMYRANGIE

Didnt D2a's come out factory with HID at some point??

Not that I am aware of.

**Benny_IIA** · 26th May 2010, 08:42 AM

I'm thinking about doing my head lights as well (defender)

What kit would everyone recommend?

cheers Ben....

**Bundalene** · 26th May 2010, 08:58 AM

Originally Posted by stig0000

thats what im worryed about, iv herd so many people complane that only one works at times, i just hope the kit im geting isent a cheap kit

but enything will be better then what i have now,

I believe the HID controls are quite voltage sensitive, hence the recommendation about earthing. The supply (positive cabling, relays, switching,...) also has to be adequate or they just won't ignite every time.

We went from 120watt halogen high beam to a 50 watt 4600 degree kelvin solenoid type HID and there is no comparison. HID's are excellent.

Set them up, especially when going on hols and you are loaded down a bit in the rear of the vehicle. I do this by adjusting the polyair pressure in the rear springs.

Erich

**LOVEMYRANGIE** · 26th May 2010, 09:01 PM

Originally Posted by BigJon

Not that I am aware of.

Hmmmm, thought there was a limited end of run that had them in HSE spec at some stage..... bugger.....

**SPROVER** · 30th May 2010, 01:38 PM

I just put some H.I.D lights in my 95 Disco yesterday.WOW what a difference they make.

The light is so much brighter and everything is so much easier to see.Ive noticed that the light does seem to go alot further and is even on both sides.My question is that because the light spreads alot further in front of the Disco is there anyway of adjusting it down a bit? I notice where the headlamps click into, that you can screw them in or out.
Would this help in anyway? I never got flashed by anyone but i think they might be a little to high and reflecting into peoples rear vision mirror.Its only been one night with them on so im a bit worried about people flashing me.Other then that they are great and well worth it.

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