Member Since: 18 Jul 2011
Location: Stockport
Posts: 7830
Don't know if this helps mate but I upgraded my D1 from halogen to HID using an H4 upgrade kit.
I've got to say, the difference was massive, a huge improvement but the kit did light the tree tops up as I innocently drove along and oncoming drivers constantly flashed their annoyance. I had to practically point the lights at the floor to avoid dazzling everyone. There was an inherent problem regarding the light reflector within the headlight unit, which was great for halogen but no use for HID.
Not sure if any of this is applicable to D3 but most people simply upgrade the headlight units on D3 rather than just the bulb light source. Mods:
Front Fogs + Halos
FBH Remote Control
The 1st Ever RRS Modded Grill
Garmin Nuvi + D4 Surround + Reversing Camera.
D4 Steering Wheel.
Rear Boot Spoiler.
Twin Brake Lights.
Wing Mirror Indicator Repeaters.
Long Roof Rails
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23rd Sep 2012 10:36 pm
marco 110
Member Since: 15 Nov 2009
Location: SALLES 33
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24th Sep 2012 12:01 am
hids4u
Member Since: 12 Apr 2009
Location: Leeds
Posts: 1155
The D4 has the H7 bulb in the halogen version
You need a 35 or 55 watt ultimate kit with canbus design
Disco315 is the discount code
Should have 55s back in stock shortly
Best regards, Ian
24th Sep 2012 7:49 am
TwelveSticks
Member Since: 16 Jan 2010
Location: Dublin
Posts: 798
I did mine. Easy enough job, but you need to be careful when boring the big hole needed in the back of the headlghts, or you get a lot of swarf in the front of the headlight that you can't get out again.
The light output is very impressive, but to be honest, I used to get flashed by other drivers a lot.
Eventually I stumped up for a set of 2nd-hand OEM Xenon units. They weren't as bright (ironically), but no flashes from irate motorists anymore...2001 D2 GS (I must be mad!)
2005 D3 S 10-12 (gone and missed)
IIRC the D4 halogen lights are projector jobs so there should be little issue with the reflectors.
24th Sep 2012 8:41 am
marco 110
Member Since: 15 Nov 2009
Location: SALLES 33
Posts: 1014
philby258 wrote:
This is the site I have been looking on but out of stock at the moment, do they give any discount to forum members?
Yep
hids4u wrote:
The D4 has the H7 bulb in the halogen version
You need a 35 or 55 watt ultimate kit with canbus design
Disco315 is the discount code
Should have 55s back in stock shortly
Best regards, Ian
Marco.
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