Dual optics HID's and various LED's

Jekyll · Dec 5, 2013

On the way to work this morning I noticed that my passenger main light has gone. I asked Jacob the Russian off here what he had and he linked me this:

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=200962964560

He was pretty sure he's was HB3 and 6000k. Can someone confirm this is correct? With Xmas coming up, I don't want to order the wrong ones with the parcel company's being busy.

As for the other lights I'd like some LED's for the numberplate holder and boot. Can people recommend me some please.

Lastly I'm after some "Cree" sidelight bulbs and the Osram blue style indicator bulbs (not sure the full name) but do I need offset or opposite pins and where's the best place to get them?

I'm trying to find all my answers in one thread.

Thanks, Mark.

ThomasBrentnall · Dec 5, 2013

Cree's http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/140825715721?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2648

Number plate http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/9-LED-NUM...Model:Clio|Plat_Gen:MK+II&hash=item43b1d7c36d

I have them on my car and they're fine!

Jekyll · Dec 5, 2013

Thank you. That's the sidelights and numberplate sorted. Next please

ThomasBrentnall · Dec 5, 2013

It's okay! @McGherkin might be able to help the the HID/Dual optics as I know he likes his lights

I can't help you though!

McGherkin · Dec 5, 2013

Jekyll, I saw your PM this morning but was going to reply later when I could post links.

HIDs are fine, HB3 is the correct fitment and 6000k is a reasonable colour, it's what I run and is white with a very slight blue tint.

Personally I think CREE's are a bit too bright for sidelights, I use 5 SMD eBay cheapo jobs. They're 501 fitment.

Oh and the boot light is a 38mm festoon.

Jekyll · Dec 5, 2013

No worries pal! I was on break at the time so thought i'd post up.

Feel free to link up in heer or via PM

With regards to fitting, is it a bumper off job? And seen as I've already got dual optics on my ph1, is the HID kit a straight plug-in job?

McGherkin · Dec 5, 2013

Not a bumper off job, and just plug straight in. Cabletie the ballasts in to place, plug in and go.

Timmsy · Dec 5, 2013

Dr Jekyll said:
On the way to work this morning I noticed that my passenger main light has gone. I asked Jacob the Russian off here what he had and he linked me this:

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=200962964560

He was pretty sure he's was HB3 and 6000k. Can someone confirm this is correct? With Xmas coming up, I don't want to order the wrong ones with the parcel company's being busy.

As for the other lights I'd like some LED's for the numberplate holder and boot. Can people recommend me some please.

Lastly I'm after some "Cree" sidelight bulbs and the Osram blue style indicator bulbs (not sure the full name) but do I need offset or opposite pins and where's the best place to get them?

I'm trying to find all my answers in one thread.

Thanks, Mark.

Quite glad you posted this Mark, was looking for some HIDs myself

Whole thread full of win!

The Russian. · Dec 5, 2013

Your welcome

GrahamS · Dec 5, 2013

If you want it to look standard then I would used 4300k, standard for most production cars with xenons, as McGherkin says 6000k is bluer, giving more of a modified car look.

Of course it depends what you're after though

McGherkin · Dec 5, 2013

The standard 182 HIDs are 4300k, but often manufacturers use 6000k. It's definitely not chav blue.

Jekyll · Dec 5, 2013

The colour on my xenons on my old 182 was perfect so i'd like close to that. I had a look at your light thread @McGherkin and was happy with that.

@The Russian Ph1 looks good too, that was my inspiration to do it

However it was a plan to do at a later date but now i need to as im a headlight out, so why not upgrade

@Timmsy Im trying to keep all info in one thread with links included as ive see many threads but either not the info i need or no links.

Timmsy · Dec 5, 2013

Dr Jekyll said:
@Timmsy Im trying to keep all info in one thread with links included as ive see many threads but either not the info i need or no links.

Good idea! possibly worth getting enough info and wrtting a "guide" or something for a sticky so the info is easy for all.
I know the search function is there but i totally agree on finding so many threads with info all over the place... gets very frustrating

McGherkin · Dec 5, 2013

At some point soon I'll be writing a full Ph.1 bulb guide.

The Russian. · Dec 5, 2013

Just have plug the clip in the wrong way round dude when you connect them up.

GrahamS · Dec 5, 2013

McGherkin said:
The standard 182 HIDs are 4300k, but often manufacturers use 6000k. It's definitely not chav blue.

Chav blue is this blue

http://www.yakuza.co.uk/images/products/zoom/1301070840-97441900.jpg

@Dr Jekyll

You may want to have a look here. http://ls1tech.com/forums/ls4-performance/878088-8000k-vs-6000k-vs-4300k-hids.html

Jekyll · Dec 5, 2013

Thanks for all the links above

I like the 4300k ones but im worried they'll be a bit dim and looking at the 6000k i think the will go well with my iceberg 172

I've decided to go for these:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200962964560 (HB3 35w 6000k for the dual optics)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290746516333 (Number plate bulb)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/320996795630 (Boot light in xenon white)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/140825715721 (Sidelight bulbs)

I will update with pics once they've all arrived

Jekyll · Dec 16, 2013

So got the front HID's and sidelight bulbs fitted (Still waiting on rear number plate holder before I fit the led rear) so here's a few comparisons pics.