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gazzab
Member Since: 21 Oct 2007
Location: Holmfirth
Posts: 397
  
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Took off the grille and removed one light, fitted a xenon and fired it up. Looks great. BUT I ran out of time to finish the job as architect was over to talk about house stuff. So quickly put it all back to how it was. The Xenons (from ebay) dont have the sliding fitments fitted to them. Is it simply a matter of removing them from my old lights? thanks
Gary
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 14th Nov 2007 10:21 pm |
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DN
D3 Decade
Member Since: 24 Jun 2006
Location: W.London.
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Yes, they just pull out,when light unit is off vehicle, then slide them into xenons before putting in place,should work ok. 
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| 14th Nov 2007 10:25 pm |
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gazzab
Member Since: 21 Oct 2007
Location: Holmfirth
Posts: 397
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might do it now or is it too cold and dark outside and warm inside with a beer....? Yeah save it for the weekend!
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| 14th Nov 2007 10:31 pm |
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gazzab
Member Since: 21 Oct 2007
Location: Holmfirth
Posts: 397
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done it. Had to remove the whole mounting bracket from the back of each of the old ones. Even in th dark it is an easy job. Went for a drive. Strange driving with such a set light pattern. Bright light and then sudden darkness at the edge.
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| 14th Nov 2007 11:25 pm |
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NoDo$h
Member Since: 02 May 2006
Location: Finding new and exciting ways to milk badgers.
Posts: 19689
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The cut-off is very defined. I find I use main beam more around here (unlit rural roads), which is probably a good thing. Unless you happen to be in a car coming the other way.  I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
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| 15th Nov 2007 12:10 am |
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DiscoHead
Member Since: 22 Nov 2006
Location: Berkshire
Posts: 91
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On the subject of Xenons. I changed mine over a couple of weeks ago. I've noticed that they flicker for a sec or two when you first turn them on, is this normal?
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| 15th Nov 2007 9:57 am |
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adam
Member Since: 20 Sep 2005
Location: Home and Happy
Posts: 6917
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Yep - mine have always flickered for a couple of secs when I turn them on
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| 15th Nov 2007 10:08 am |
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zebadee
Member Since: 15 Feb 2006
Location: The Magic Roundabout
Posts: 1392
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DiscoHead wrote:On the subject of Xenons. I changed mine over a couple of weeks ago. I've noticed that they flicker for a sec or two when you first turn them on, is this normal?
Yep quite normal, it's just the bulb striking.
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| 15th Nov 2007 10:59 am |
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DiscoHead
Member Since: 22 Nov 2006
Location: Berkshire
Posts: 91
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Ah good, another little worry gone.
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| 15th Nov 2007 3:30 pm |
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John C
Member Since: 28 Aug 2007
Location: East Yorkshire
Posts: 3292
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I think it looks quite smart as they start up! 2020 SDV6 D5 HSE, Carpathian Grey +
2022 Tesla Model Y LR... almost Carpathian Grey
Previously : 2005 TDV6 SE Auto, Cairns Blue (288K) - ours for 16 years
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| 15th Nov 2007 4:04 pm |
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tyke65
Member Since: 18 Nov 2007
Location: God's Country
Posts: 130
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After I read this post I looked on ebay and found a complete kit at about £750 or bulbs for a lot less. Can I assume that I can go down the bulbs route? After buying my 3 yesterday I certainly can't take the £750 route!
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| 18th Nov 2007 3:08 pm |
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CFB
Member Since: 02 Dec 2005
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
Posts: 6100
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Just fitting bulbs will make sod all difference, you need the full Xenon unit. keep an eye on eBay for used ones, they come up quite often at around £150 each. Also worth trying the breakers. 2020 BMW X1 18d XDrive X-Line Auto
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| 18th Nov 2007 4:37 pm |
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90BHP
Member Since: 18 Oct 2006
Location: Half way along the road on the right
Posts: 3706
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I feel sooooo much better knowing that it's normal for them to blink. Was getting a bit concerned . . . . "To finish first, one first has to finish ...."
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| 18th Nov 2007 5:53 pm |
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