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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: kane1210 on 22 March 2009, 19:48

Title: HID Install Process (Photos)
Post by: kane1210 on 22 March 2009, 19:48

Ok so i really missed my xenons on my audi and never had enough time to find a gti with them . So i bough this HID conversion kit last week and installed it with my mechanic yesterday . Really happy with it so far looks great, but still in the back of mind i know there not real xenons and that bugs me  :cry:.


Look wise they do look awesome and im like 90% happy with them.

As for the instructions that came with lol well there just a joke really.  There just generic for all cars not car specific so it took a bit of working out and a few phone calls to a irate guy at the company who got the wrong end of the stick and did get the hump with me a bit . but ive uploaded the pics of the box and the instructions and u can make ur own mind up as to whether there just impossible to understand to the average guy or im just a retard!!




Took my car down to mr nassa he dealt with a few of my mods before and does most, if not all service work on my cars
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v730/KANE1210/21032009016.jpg)

The kit and the instructions, clearly stating taking out the whole headlight (not needed)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v730/KANE1210/HID-Conversion-Kit-Xenon-Kit.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v730/KANE1210/untitled-7.jpg)






The ballast and the box that stops the ecu from mesing about
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v730/KANE1210/21032009010.jpg)


Drill a hole in the lamp covering thread it all through
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v730/KANE1210/21032009011.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v730/KANE1210/21032009018.jpg)
We had to doctor a few parts to fit through, but it all fit nicely afterwards.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v730/KANE1210/21032009009.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v730/KANE1210/21032009015.jpg)
Instead of the brackets was given opted for a easy access cable tie option to save screwing or drilling holes in the engine bay. Plus if i wanted to change back to original lights it would make it easy for me to do.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v730/KANE1210/21032009013.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v730/KANE1210/21032009020.jpg)

Few shots of my car and the lights by night which to be honest the camera doesnt do justice.


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v730/KANE1210/21032009006-1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v730/KANE1210/21032009008.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v730/KANE1210/21032009007-1.jpg)


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v730/KANE1210/21032009022.jpg)

Title: Re: HID Install Process (Photos)
Post by: stealthwolf on 22 March 2009, 19:58

As long as you're aware HIDs are illegal....

They look ok. I wish I'd bought xenons - they make the headlights cool even during the day!

Title: Re: HID Install Process (Photos)
Post by: Saint Steve on 22 March 2009, 20:08

^^^ as been said, hope you MOT isnt near by.   :embarassed:

T_T might have caught scent of this thread! :laugh:

He's inbound no doubt!

Title: Re: HID Install Process (Photos)
Post by: Jkctr on 22 March 2009, 20:15

Awaits T_T  :laugh:

Title: Re: HID Install Process (Photos)
Post by: kane1210 on 22 March 2009, 20:22

illegal ur kidding!!!

Title: Re: HID Install Process (Photos)
Post by: dan_apps on 22 March 2009, 20:23

i didnt realise they were ill-eagle!? :shocked:
like the colour of your gti mate, is that ink blue?

Title: Re: HID Install Process (Photos)
Post by: Jkctr on 22 March 2009, 20:28

Quote from: kane1210 on 22 March 2009, 20:22

illegal ur kidding!!!

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=95457.0

Title: Re: HID Install Process (Photos)
Post by: Saint Steve on 22 March 2009, 20:32

Quote from: kane1210 on 22 March 2009, 20:22

illegal ur kidding!!!

If i were you, id be getting my spanners out right now!, sorry but please read this............

http://briskoda.net/maintenance-performance/legality-hid-kits-police-point-view/132468/

oh and a refund for mis-selling?

Title: Re: HID Install Process (Photos)
Post by: stealthwolf on 22 March 2009, 20:44

Quote from: Phil Mcavity on 22 March 2009, 20:32

oh and a refund for mis-selling?

The sites that sell these kits usually say something about show-use only. Example: hids-direct.co.uk have this disclaimer on their website.

Quote

Technical information for HID Conversion kits

Please note that under UK regulations HID kits are not yet approved road legal, this is because HID kits are not e-marked approved in their entirety. Until EU regulations are changed or updated our HID kits are sold for off road and show use only.

Title: Re: HID Install Process (Photos)
Post by: kane1210 on 22 March 2009, 21:22

Quote from: cookiemonster on 22 March 2009, 20:23

i didnt realise they were ill-eagle!? :shocked:
like the colour of your gti mate, is that ink blue?

cheers bro its graphite mettalic blue, sexy as.


well the website i brought from said they are ??

like i said i aint to keen on them being the fact there not genuine xenons so we see how i get on.

Title: Re: HID Install Process (Photos)
Post by: kane1210 on 22 March 2009, 21:23

http://www.xenonshop.co.uk/faq.php


Are these Xenon HID systems road legal?
According to EU legislation HID systems standard factory fitted from the factory require a self levelling system and a lens washer to be fitted. However this is not specified for aftermarket kits. Our kits have passed all safety and emmissions tests and produce the correct light pattern. We know they will pass an MOT (original bulbs can be reinstalled in minutes if required without uninstalling the HID system). We are not aware of any legality issues over the use of aftermarket HID kits when installed correctly and when the colour tempature is 6000k to 8000k but it should be worth noting that car headlights have to produce a white light so the 10000k and 12000k kits may be a bit blue / purple for legal road use.

All fitting and responsibility for the safe & legal operating of these lighting systems is left with the installer / owner of the vehicle not ourselves.

Title: Re: HID Install Process (Photos)
Post by: stealthwolf on 22 March 2009, 22:25

Quote from: kane1210 on 22 March 2009, 21:23

Our kits have passed all safety and emmissions tests and produce the correct light pattern.

Doesn't mean anything.

Quote from: kane1210 on 22 March 2009, 21:23

We know they will pass an MOT (original bulbs can be reinstalled in minutes if required without uninstalling the HID system).

If they're legal, why would you have to change bulbs to pass an MOT?

Quote from: kane1210 on 22 March 2009, 21:23

We are not aware of any legality issues over the use of aftermarket HID kits

Doesn't mean anything

Quote from: kane1210 on 22 March 2009, 21:23

All fitting and responsibility for the safe & legal operating of these lighting systems is left with the installer / owner of the vehicle not ourselves.

Thereby absolving themselves of any responsibility.

Title: Re: HID Install Process (Photos)
Post by: Cass on 23 March 2009, 00:19

Uh Oh - where's T_T :shocked:

Cass

Title: Re: HID Install Process (Photos)
Post by: 2007GTI on 23 March 2009, 10:24

do you have a self leveling sensor on your rear axle?  thought not, in that case they are illegal.

sorry.

Title: Re: HID Install Process (Photos)
Post by: kane1210 on 23 March 2009, 10:37

oh well glad i didnt spend a fortune on them , there well easy to put ur old lights back in so maybe thats a good thing .

Title: Re: HID Install Process (Photos)
Post by: AlanD on 23 March 2009, 22:05

(http://lonestartimes.com/images/2006/10/Duck%20and%20Cover.jpg)

Title: Re: HID Install Process (Photos)
Post by: indublin on 25 March 2009, 17:41

Quote from: Cass on 23 March 2009, 00:19

Uh Oh - where's T_T :shocked:

Cass

I'd say T_T if sick to his high teeth of telling the younger generation of the woes of fitting these illegal kits! But I await his reply anyway :)