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Oct 2nd, 2008, 20:32 | #1 |
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HIDs for S40
I've just ordered a HID upgrade kit from HIDS4U.co.uk.
They promise that it'll be easy to install and won't bring up lamp failure messages etc. I'll let you all know how it goes and how easy it really was. The kit I ordered was the Ultimate H7 HID upgrade kit for £199.99 Anybody else on here installed that kit on their S40/V50? Steve. |
Oct 4th, 2008, 09:08 | #2 |
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I haven't upgraded the lights on mine yet but will be really interested to hear how you get on. Only had my 05 S40 three months and the standard lights are a real dissappointment got 6 months of winter driving to look forward to in NE Scotland so will need something soon.
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Oct 5th, 2008, 12:20 | #3 |
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When you fit these aftermarket kits, what kind of leveling/beam control do you get?
My understanding of xenon type lights is that they are linked to sensors that ensure the beam doesn't blind oncoming drivers. Or have I got the wrong end of the stick here. Thanks |
Oct 6th, 2008, 19:15 | #4 |
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7050 - IIRC the self leveling (that the factory Xenon lights have) ar a legal requirement for HIDs.
Could be wrong of course (But my lights are self leveling - there is no manual level dial in the cockpit) |
Oct 6th, 2008, 22:45 | #5 |
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Can I jump in here also?
Posting on behalf of my friend. He has fitted an aftermarket xenon kit to his '05 2.0L D SE S40 just yesterday. With the ignition switch on position II they start and work fine but when the engine is running they only work momentarily and then stop completely. When turning the light switch from 0 to parking to headlight position there is a strobe effect. I assume this is a software issue, DRL's need to be turned off, or can it be as simple as changing a relay?
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Oct 8th, 2008, 19:12 | #6 |
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I thought you needed a relay to get the high voltages that the lights need... So there should be something somewhere to step this up. (Just thinking on my laptop here )
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Oct 20th, 2008, 21:07 | #7 |
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I finally got some time to fit the HIDs today.
It was very easy and all worked as advertised - no lamp failure messages and works fine with my DRLs with no flickering at all. The hardest part was finding somewhere to put the two ballast and two ignitor units. The nearside wasn't too bad as there is a fair bit of room on that side. The offside was a bit of a squeeze. I did have to drill a 25mm hole in the the lamp access cover for the HID wiring to pass through, but the wiring is sealed in a grommet to plug the hole. The whole job only took an hour and seeing as it was dark when I'd finished, I took it out for a test drive. The light from these is fantastic. The whole kit is "E" marked and there is nothing in the MOT regs that says that aftermarket kits need to self level. |
Oct 20th, 2008, 21:11 | #8 |
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I also fitted a pair of xenon sidelight lamps too.
The originals looked very yellow with the HIDs, the xenons compliment the HIDs nicely. |
Apr 12th, 2009, 22:47 | #9 |
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I fitted one too last weekend, took 30mins, costr £80 off EB#Y including cancellor kit.
Exactly as S Wade has done and yes couldnt find anywhere to fit ballasts so they are wedged in and have double sided tape on the back. They look awesome. also fitted LED bulbs into the front side lights instead of halogen and rear led bulbs in license plate (like new BMW and Lexus) no problems and looks the business. |
Apr 12th, 2009, 23:05 | #10 |
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Have ordered these also can't wait till they arrive + interior LEDs too! legs, roof, back seat...
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