Xenons on ebay, bought, fitted.. wow !

[Porsche]

Quote: Originally posted by Maxy M on 27 July 2005

LOL! Well on the basis of the posts above, I'm seriously tempted to get a set. But is this the kit for which you have to stuff ballast resistors or something up in your wheelarches packed in bubble-wrap, and they can get hot and ignite/explode and turn your gorgeous 993 to toast and stuff? (I've seen dire warnings posted here and elsewhere.)

Or should I just go down to my local modshop and get some bright lbulbs with a blue tint Saxo/Corsa-style? (I think the cool look is the best bit.) :wink:




well I haven't used any buddle wrap yet.... ! to secure firmly....

so they are currently stuff in the gaps.. left side = hugh space around the a/c pipes, but for the right side = up in the wheel arch, a tight fit but fine....

but remember these kits are more advanced than the earlier ones that had both a seperate convertor and ignition module, so those are a thing of the past..

now with a single ballasts i.e. built in starter, it is pretty much plug and play,

With the ballasts and igniters in thses kits integrated together into a single metal box, = installation easier and provides protection from the heat = makes it longer lasting and much safer...

so I am of the opinion that the problem of seperate plastic modules from the past is no longer a problem with these single metal ballasts...

but better to be safe, so I am looking at what I can wrap the ballasts in to secure them and protect them againt any heat issues...

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[Shed17]

As I have had a set fitted for over 9 months now and had the car put through and passed it's MOT I very much doubt that the self levelling issue is worth worrying about.




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[manek]

Mine have been on for a year now with no problems, and no MOT issues.

PS: Did I mention I'm selling my 993?

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[Porsche]

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[993C2S]

I have the same kit on my 993 and totally agree with Sundeep's comments. It's a fantastic kit which totally transforms driving the car at night. I can see where I'm going now!


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[smtk]

Wow they look great which is good because as i placed an order this morning (should be here tommorow) hopefully i get get home early and fit them.


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[Don777]

A bit concerned by the legality issue here. My car has factory fitted Xenons AND a level adjustment. Apparently the European law to have self levelling adjustment came in after it was manufactured. So I don't think they can be illegal, therefore I think the DoT would have a hard time prosecuting someone for having retrofitted xenons. IMHO of course.


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[Shed17]

As I stated a lot earlier I have been through an MOT and no mention was made of the fact that they were retrofitted xenons.

Purely on the grounds of safety, they are a must have.


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[smtk]

Ok they turned up.

But I have a quick question the blast box how did you secure it?

There looks to be a plate that you fix on, and then fix the metal box to that.
Or can they be left loose? Use Sticky back plastic or I have these foam pad things?

And was there any drilling involved on the back of the light? Also I can’t make out any disenable light socket just a plastic thing at the bottom of the bulb

I haven’t had time to play around to much but will do a closer inspection when I get home

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[PolarExpress]

Is the correct bulb fitment for the HIDs4u Pilot kit the H1 or D2s? I'm a bit puzzled as to which bulb is the correct fitment. Is there any difference in colour output if both are compatible?


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[Shed17]

The 993 requires the H1 fitment

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[smtk]

Ok i'm stumped

There’s a yellow wire and a brown wire pictured below


Do I hook the Ballast up to that then have the wires go back through into the light to the bulb?

Also which is + and - ?

Help appreciated

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[smtk]

or am i meant to take the wires from the receptor in the wing?

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[Shed17]

I know mine is not the same but it should be very obvious where each wire connects, if not you have been sold a pup!

Attached below is a picture of the HIDs once wired up. It may help you!

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[smtk]

ok kool that pretty much shows me how to wire it.

I just wasnt sure where to connect and which was + and - on the light

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