Now standard on UK spec HSE cars, there was talk about an extra ecu for the adaptives.
They certainly dont work on a 'standard' car, I have tried Zermatt silver 06 reg.
They're great to have around town. Our streets are poorly lit. I originally thought that they'd be just a gimmick, but they really do enhance vision at night.Have a nice day!
2010 Cayenne Diesel with PASM & Off Road Pkg
2005 HSE D3 (Sold)
5th Jul 2006 12:09 pm
catweasel
Member Since: 05 May 2006
Location: Bundaleer
Posts: 4805
cheers for that might have to investigate this ecu issue further
5th Jul 2006 12:09 pm
bkehoe
Member Since: 24 Feb 2006
Location: Wexford
Posts: 1481
Same here, I've a 05 HSE which didnt come with them as standard, and would be interested in retrofitting them if possible.IE - 05 D3 TDV6 HSE - Zambezi Silver
SA - 07 VW Golf TDI - White - Sold!
5th Jul 2006 5:38 pm
bashir
Member Since: 04 Jan 2005
Location: Huon Valley, Tasmania
Posts: 154
i ordered my HSE with adaptives but got delivered without
i chased the dealer and LR Aus and they cannot be fitted ex-factory because it requires an ecu for the adaptives ...
so i got the bar and LR spotties as a "keep the customer happy" option.
honestly, i'd still prefer the adaptives ... 2009 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE
1985 LR 110 County 3.5 V8
(what options?!)
6th Jul 2006 7:19 am
catweasel
Member Since: 05 May 2006
Location: Bundaleer
Posts: 4805
why didnt they just get an ecu and plug er in or is there something else (I suspect it was too much trouble more like it).
I'd go back to the dealer and show 'em the cold steel; and then stick it up 'em. They do not like it up 'em! They do not like the cold steel up 'em.Have a nice day!
2010 Cayenne Diesel with PASM & Off Road Pkg
2005 HSE D3 (Sold)
6th Jul 2006 10:36 am
Chris200100
Member Since: 22 Mar 2006
Location: Nr Cardiff
Posts: 532
Theres a diffrent wireing loom for the adaptives over the standard lights, theres an extra 8 pins on the plugs on the light units.
Not sure if they can be retro fitted it would be a very big job if it can be done.
I would stick with the standard xenons
6th Jul 2006 10:39 am
catweasel
Member Since: 05 May 2006
Location: Bundaleer
Posts: 4805
Chris200100 wrote:
it would be a very big job if it can be done
no bigger than some of the stuff done by some of the guys here and from what I'm told well worth it. well I'd be pretty sure if you damaged something you could get a spare part for it just wether its economically viable to retrofit and I'd geuss you would need some assistance from a friendly dealer. you've thrown down a challenge and when I get mine I'm going to make it my lifes work to make it happen
6th Jul 2006 10:50 am
Chris200100
Member Since: 22 Mar 2006
Location: Nr Cardiff
Posts: 532
I wish you luck cat
6th Jul 2006 10:54 am
catweasel
Member Since: 05 May 2006
Location: Bundaleer
Posts: 4805
if it can be done for a reasonable price will let you all know when I get the blo..y thing this waiting is shi..e
6th Jul 2006 10:58 am
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 73122
Have adaptives on my HSE, can't say if they are any good as I have not been out in he dark with it (delivered end April). Did notice the beams doing a merry dance on a petrol station wall when starting up & auto lights deciding to kick in. I was not flashing at the cashier, honest!
PS do feel sorry for U catweasel, took 2 weeks from order to delivery, car was manufactured 3 days before ordering. Extras on the dealer stock spec that I did not want (privacy glass & plastic wood endcaps) were thrown in.
6th Jul 2006 11:27 am
simkna
Member Since: 21 Feb 2006
Location: Leicester
Posts: 806
*rse!! We had a lightning strike here yesterday, and were without power for about 9hrs. The guys phone no. was on an email, so I couldn't ring him back. I called him this am, and he's sold them.
Oh well.
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D3 TDV6 S Auto
Rimini Red / Alpacca Leather
6th Jul 2006 1:52 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 73122
Laptop for Chrismas!
6th Jul 2006 4:06 pm
simkna
Member Since: 21 Feb 2006
Location: Leicester
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I 've got 4 laptops!! The mail was on my Exchange mailserver which was down.
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