I have purchased a kit from HID's 4U to do both the main and dip beam lights on the D4, and whilst the instruction manual appears to be very thorough, I was wondering if anyone had any tips or do's/don'ts before I begin the task!
Also, how long did it take those that have fitted the kit to do so? Just trying to work out how long to set aside for it - a day? an evening? Just so I don't start it and find I'm out of time and have no lights!!!!!
Thank you for your pearls of wisdom in advance!
Stu
17th Jan 2014 6:27 pm
chopcat
Member Since: 08 Apr 2013
Location: Pembrokeshire
Posts: 481
I have just done it on my defender and it took an hour to do and the result is brilliant - literally.
The main things to think about are where to locate the ballast and if you need to modify the dust covers for the bulbs. Other than that its plug and play.
Ccmay the odds be ever in your favor
17th Jan 2014 6:57 pm
Gunny
Member Since: 15 Oct 2013
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 51
Fitted a set a few weeks ago, took about an hour. Make sure you test them before you refit the headlight or you will have to remove it all again. Ask me how I know
Use the guide on here it's quite thorough.
17th Jan 2014 7:14 pm
Grunders
Member Since: 30 Apr 2011
Location: Manchester
Posts: 2334
When i did my headlights i managed to get the ballast inside the light, stuck to the base, this meant no issues with water ingress or cutting the coversIf it ain't broke... Take it apart anyway, how else you gonna find out how it works
17th Jan 2014 7:40 pm
Gunny
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Location: Yorkshire
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Thanks for the tips, but has anyone fitted both main and dipped beams to their d4? Can't seem to find a suitable location for the second box to go!
18th Jan 2014 11:22 am
k80_stu
Member Since: 16 Jan 2014
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Ok, got the locations sorted out for where the boxes should go, but after an extended night drive tonight including some back roads I'm wondering if having HID lights for high beam is actually legal? They take a couple of seconds to be up to full brightness, whereas a normal bulb doesn't.
Thoughts please?
Stuart
19th Jan 2014 7:34 pm
DiscoJake
Member Since: 23 Aug 2013
Location: Hereford
Posts: 1429
That's why most main beam hid are a combined bulb with the switching from low to main controlled by a shutter mechanism rather than waiting for an individual hid bulb to 'warm up'
Legality wise I have no idea
19th Jan 2014 7:41 pm
k80_stu
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Mmmmm....... think I might remove it just in case - rather not gal foul of the law on this one.
I have a kit up for sale now if anyone is interested in purchasing!
Stuart
20th Jan 2014 1:09 pm
Dale_Gilbo
Member Since: 22 Jan 2014
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 17
I'd be interested in the kit for sale will it fit my d3 ?? If so how much ? Cheers
2nd Feb 2014 11:03 pm
k80_stu
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I don't believe there would be an issue fitting the D3, perhaps someone could clarify please?
I'll PM you a price in a min mate.
Stu
3rd Feb 2014 9:55 am
Mikemillar89
Member Since: 08 Aug 2013
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 54
What kit would I need for a 14 plate, and how much?
Cheers
31st Dec 2014 12:12 am
buzz569
Member Since: 09 Nov 2010
Location: Midlands
Posts: 16
Worth just reading the Hids4u small print regarding legality. I guess the risk is pretty small but it does state that they are not strictly road legal and sold for off road use only...
1st Jan 2015 9:26 pm
lynalldiscovery
Member Since: 22 Dec 2009
Location: Maidstone
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Im no expert but as understand it xenon lamps need to be self levelling internally and have washers fitted, but some imports had neither ie subaru imprezas and there are others.
We used to have a couple of mercs on coil suspension and they had sensors front and rear for the headlamps to work out what was going on, the c class were good the e class less so.
1st Jan 2015 10:53 pm
Robbie
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Internal self levelling not required when they are levelled externally.
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