I have just got some Projector angel eyes, as below.
I know this is a n00b question, as im a lighting n00b!
But can i fit Xenon bulbs straight in?
Or are the Xenon's for HID setup's only?



Regards

 

You can buy the Xenon gas filled bulbs which will work with the projectors but they are completely different to actual Xenon headlights. The real xenon bulbs will only work with a HID setup as the light comes from arcing about 20,000 volts from one electrode to another which is completely different to the filaments of a standard bulb. Would be worth getting a HID kit for the projectors though as you do get very good results, expect to pay about £60/70 for a decent kit on ebay. Nice car by the way!

 

Got them fitted, but it says not suitable for hid. Does that really mean no hids allowed?

Just sidelights on

Just sidelights on

Dipped beam


looking to get some whiter dipped and main beam bulbs to make the halo's a bit better

 

Well it usually advises not to because in some cases the extra intensity can damage cheaper projector headlight units and some say it because technically HID upgrade kits are illegal. I fitted a bi-xenon HID kit to my standard lights on my mk1 focus and have had great results. But if you want to stay legal I would go for some better bulbs. Philips Xtreme are about the best on the market with about 90% increase in brightness over standard bulbs. Using projectors will improve this further.

 

Hmmm, i would like much brighter lights thats true, but would also like to not be totally illegal either

Catch 22 i guess

 

I thought the 'no HID' on some headlights was because of the heat produced by HID's?

 

i thought halogen produced more heat than HID

 

well after lots of reaearch without AUTOMATIC self levelling and a washing system, it i get caught with hid its points and a fine and invalid insurance.

So for now i've settled for some Ring 100% brighter Xenon upgrade bulbs.
I had osram night-breakers before but they blew after a few months, not so good, and the Philips Power-x or what every there are called dont look that great.

Lets see how things go.

 

Good man, going down the sensible option

 

but i do like the power and brightness of HID, damn government regulations, lol

 

They are a huge amount brighter and technically they are illegal, but I guess it depends how clued up your local police force are (lol at northants). Probably wouldn't wanna risk it as much with yours aswell as it's newer. HID's are cooler and use less power than Halogen, the RING bulbs are advertised the most but upon seeing results and autoexpress tests the Philips came out by far the best. your choice though! I work for halfords and we have our 90% brighter which are good but don't last that long. Ali

 

ive got a hid xenon on my mk1 focus and it seem
be fine i got 10000 k in mine police aint stopped me