HID Lights

[TRA1NR]

FG - H4, H7 & H11

BA/F - H4, H7, & H3

Seems like both have Bi-Xenon H4's.

35W is standard, apparently 55W can get hot enough to melt the housing, etc. I am sticking with 35W.

[Shyfrd]

dre, your h4s do u have the package still or remember if the dude told u that u need bi-xenons? bi xenons and whatever other kit u got for $90 is ridiculously cheap considering what he asks for on ebay lol

[dre]

I've got the bi xenon.

You need these type.

The H4 kit I will provide comes with a cover for the bulb that blocks the bottom of the bulb from lighting up this section. It moves when high beam is in use.

It all goes bad when people use generic d2s bulbs and these reflect in all directions and of course straight up into oncoming traffic.

I have angled mine down, I changed it a few times on the first day but haven't had any problems. I didn't think it was bright enough at first. I drove to Sydney the next night and there was more than enough light! Much better pattern and distance than any other car I came across on the drive.

I also changed the fogs- I've only used them on that same trip and it did make a big difference.

I have 6000k in both. The colour match is not quite the same though- fogs are a bit more blue.

I wouldn't be concerned about heat. My current setup has half the heat of the factory bulbs.

You're choice though.

[k31th]

Thought I'd contribute my experience with HID's.

1. Don't buy cheap and/or no-name brands, do some research on whether people have found this company's set of bulbs useful/effective (forget any other products the company has made). They have a tendency to fail and/or have no warranty periods that you can fall back on. I buy all mine from this guy -> http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/H4-H-L-HID-Philips-PL-Kit-FALCON-AU-BA-BF-XR6-XR8-/200423636332?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2eaa2dfd6c , although he is a little more expensive he uses proper name brands and provides a great follow-up and warranty service. He's in melbourne and if you pay via paypal you get the items the next day or the day after (depending on when he express posts them).

2. All BA/BF/FG falcons run H4 headlights which contain a dual-filament globe, which if you want to retain the full functionality of the wiring/bulb set, you need a "Bi-Xenon" kit if you want this (these are harder to wire/install, as they contain a relay & extra wiring), but they can be easily replaced with the standard H4 globe xenon, although the filament is smaller (much easier to install)

3. 55W is over-rated and pointless, it is not noticeably brighter or more effective tahn the 35w, stick with the 35w as it draws the right amount of current from the crappy ford-factory wiring.

4. MAKE SURE you have some sort of yard-stick to measure the height of your light beams with, as it is difficult to get them into the range of "effective and not blinding" without a guideline of any sort. The top of the "bright spot" on your light beam should line up with the middle of where normal headlights are perfectly aimed (this is best for light production and less people giving you the bird going the opposite direction).

5. Get some parker globes as above (T10 wedge type) to match your colour of the globes better, otherwise you get a little yellow dot in the perfectly white/blue light output.

6. This is the MOST IMPORTANT thing, do NOT use auto-headlights with HID's as it will dramatically lessen the lifespan of the ballasts and/or globes as HID does not like to start up WHEN YOUR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS UNDER ANY KIND OF STRESS (most notably the ignition/starter motor and a powerful stereo).

7. Colour temp, a contentious issue... 4300K is the same as sunlight (most light output), 5000K (tinge of yellow in a mostly brilliant white), 6000K (tinge of blue in a mostly brilliant white), 8000K (bright white with a obvious blue tinge), anything over 8000K doesnt output enough light to be practical in my experience. 8000K was still about 2x the light output of a regular halogen globe.

8. Vibration is bad for ballasts and globes, so make sure when mounting, it is a tight/snug fit. I use extra-large cable ties and I always make sure the bracket holding hte globe in is secured well.

I've had just the normal low beam's on both 8000K bi-xenon and 6000K bi-xenon for the last 3 years with no issues.. and even the 8000K have passed a roadworthy, so it really depends who you've pissed off as to how illegal they are deemed. The high beam is a difficult proposition as it takes a little while for HID to "warm up" when turned on for the first time, so expect a 5-10sec delay while your globes warm up after you've flicked the high beam stalk. It is quite difficult to install HID into the driving lights, but that's not to say it can't be done! do so at you're own risk of breaking the ford mounts for globes etc.

Anybody wants to know more, feel free to PM me with any questions and I'll be happy to answer

[dre]

I can only speak for FG's here but if it takes you more than 5 mins to fit a fog light bulb you're doing it wrong.

FG's are accessed from the rear (turn wheel peel back splash pull out old pop in new.)

I've also checked the sellers store that I was going to. He does not have the desired colour/styles in stock to complete the order.

http://stores.ebay.com.au/z-labs?_trksid=p4340.l2563

Not sure what you guys want me to do. I can't find h11 or h7 in 6000k.

I agree with Keith though with regards to high beam. hids take a bit of time to warm up, my fogs take about 30 seconds to get to full brightness.

[TRA1NR]

As far as mine go dre, H4 Hi/lo - 6000K, H11 - 4300K, H7 - 8000K, all 35W. If he has all in 6000K I would prefer that, otherwise I will have a crack at mix and match! (this is going to get confusing for you!)

[dre]

That's ok I'll read it again before I purchase.

Can I make a suggestion though. After seeing mine I'm thinking 5000 fogs would match better.

As for high beams .. Why put the bulb with lowest output? Try a 5000 in there as well..?

[bossmang]

why would you want different K ratings? will look strange.

just get 5000K or 6000K all round.

to be honest I never bothered putting hids in my high beams. never used high beam when using hids in headlights. waste of money for a light you will hardly use!!!!!!!

[TRA1NR]

I'm only seeing 55W or AC 5000K in H7 & H11?

The only reason for the mix and match Trent is if he doesn't have stock of all the globes I want in 6000K

Edited 07/02/12 10:14 AM by TRA1NR

[dre]

I'm only seeing 55W or AC 5000K in H7 & H11?

The only reason for the mix and match Trent is if he doesn't have stock of all the globes I want in 6000K

I searched and found 35's???

Just typed h11 5000 into the search bar.