Aftermarket HID Conversion Kits & required setting XENON=PRESENT thread
08-23-2006, 03:55 AM
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i was going to ...but like i stated i duno how to turn off my flash lol, and if i took it itd jus be a big fat flash from the windshield. but the out put is nice once u adjust the lights a tad very bright and worth it for only 280 bucks.
08-23-2006, 04:18 AM
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well first off bi xenons are projector based not halogen based, the bi xenon projector actually emits the xenon light as a high beam as well in the same projector. the kit i have is jus a plug and play kit for my stock lights. IMO the bi xenons look better asthetically as well, and have a lot cleaner cut off line and coverage area for light output, but you get what u pay for.
08-23-2006, 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by anthuny85
hey guys i jus had my carlab 6k HID kit installed by darwin up in santa clara the other day, met a few guys from the forum, paul's c230 jus finished getting lowered on HR springs, which is tempting, very tempting after seeing the stance of the car lol, but anyways i went with the 6k HID kit. the color output is very nice, sparks up a aqua blue and tones down a bit after warming up, puts out a very very bright white output, i still have to adjust them to make the beam pattern better and maybe get rid of some dark spots until i end up going bi xenon. but overall for a plug and play kit its pretty nice.
i noticed that when i turn my lights on sometimes the passenger side flickers on then a second or two later my driver side comes on, why is that?, once it took a few seconds longer and a error message came up saying my left low beam error, but it lit up and stayed lit for the entire drive. maybe its jus a slow relay to the driver side and i hope thats all, and nothing much to worry about. lemme know what u guys think. i took some crappy pics cuz my battery was dying and i dont know how to take my flash off my camera. lol
i noticed that when i turn my lights on sometimes the passenger side flickers on then a second or two later my driver side comes on, why is that?, once it took a few seconds longer and a error message came up saying my left low beam error, but it lit up and stayed lit for the entire drive. maybe its jus a slow relay to the driver side and i hope thats all, and nothing much to worry about. lemme know what u guys think. i took some crappy pics cuz my battery was dying and i dont know how to take my flash off my camera. lol
The HID shouldn't flickers. did you turn on the auto settings on the headlight switch. It was fine when we test it at the shop. no flickers, and error. does it still doing it now.
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can I get the kit and do it myself? How much? PM if you want... thanks...
08-23-2006, 06:06 PM
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contact carlab and they can ship you a set, ther one of our sponsors.
Darwin, the lights dont flicker jus the driver side turns on a few seconds later. but no worries so far, it should be okay.
Darwin, the lights dont flicker jus the driver side turns on a few seconds later. but no worries so far, it should be okay.
08-24-2006, 11:55 AM
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Mine has the flickers after installation, too.
I have to go to dealer to enable Xenon headlight function via Star.
There is some costs, but you should enable the function.
Beware!! The flickers can make your Xenon damage.
I have to go to dealer to enable Xenon headlight function via Star.
There is some costs, but you should enable the function.
Beware!! The flickers can make your Xenon damage.
08-24-2006, 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by anthuny85
contact carlab and they can ship you a set, ther one of our sponsors.
Darwin, the lights dont flicker jus the driver side turns on a few seconds later. but no worries so far, it should be okay.
Darwin, the lights dont flicker jus the driver side turns on a few seconds later. but no worries so far, it should be okay.
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08-24-2006, 02:34 PM
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yea, they dont turn off in the middle of driving or anything, it jus relays slow on the driver side, i'll wait til the supposed break in period is over to see how it turns out.
yea white203 i wanna lower my car lol, but im stuck between CF lip and lowering, b/c im in between jobs and im becoming broke too soon due to mods lol, u gotta do what u gotta do.
yea white203 i wanna lower my car lol, but im stuck between CF lip and lowering, b/c im in between jobs and im becoming broke too soon due to mods lol, u gotta do what u gotta do.
08-24-2006, 04:35 PM
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trust me anthony...i've had many hid kits already before..i even used to sell them.... sometimes it even varies specifically per car...but in all 6 hid kits i've bought, 2 of them had the flicker, but it only lasted 2 to 3 weeks or something like that of continuous driving...after that it was gone....anyway, lemme know if you still have those problems...dude I GOT the WHITE STAR flat hood badge...i couldn't resist...i said F it!!! i paid 110 shipped but i think the quality was top notch and the size...i got convinced by rob's c32 badge..
08-24-2006, 07:18 PM
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lol ur crazy, ill get that too hopefully, my flat hood is already peeling as u saw, but im still on top of tryin to get that cf lip, but end of sept is a long time from now lol. im venturing into doing some custom caliper painting today, ill post pics as soon as im done..
08-26-2006, 10:10 PM
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C55AMG W203; 330i E90
Just done mine!
Half finished my two cars lights jobs. Advice , comments , welcome.
C55 AMG W203 2004 - HID:PIAA 6200K D2S; City Lamps:PIAA Tera LED 6500K w/ Built-in Resistor; Fog: Philips Diamond Vision 5000K H7
E90 330i 2006 - HID:Osram 6000K D1S; City Lamps:PIAA 6500K Ring Marker; Fog: PIAA H11 4700K
Next :
1. May be to downgrade the 6500K Tera LED depends if I can live with the blueish. Will try some cheap Rarbrig R130 bulbs as can't find the 168 Wedge bulbs here.
2. High beams Philips 5000K H7 not yet done for both cars.
3. Xenon conversion for Fogs for E90 if still cannot find H11 whiter than 4700K. ( I guess the max. is 4700K for H11 ?)
4. Interior lights for E90 from Bimmian
5. White Turn signals bulbs to remove the yellow egg yolk from C55.
6. Brighter reverse gear lights , any suggestions?
C55 AMG W203 2004 - HID:PIAA 6200K D2S; City Lamps:PIAA Tera LED 6500K w/ Built-in Resistor; Fog: Philips Diamond Vision 5000K H7
E90 330i 2006 - HID:Osram 6000K D1S; City Lamps:PIAA 6500K Ring Marker; Fog: PIAA H11 4700K
Next :
1. May be to downgrade the 6500K Tera LED depends if I can live with the blueish. Will try some cheap Rarbrig R130 bulbs as can't find the 168 Wedge bulbs here.
2. High beams Philips 5000K H7 not yet done for both cars.
3. Xenon conversion for Fogs for E90 if still cannot find H11 whiter than 4700K. ( I guess the max. is 4700K for H11 ?)
4. Interior lights for E90 from Bimmian
5. White Turn signals bulbs to remove the yellow egg yolk from C55.
6. Brighter reverse gear lights , any suggestions?
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08-26-2006, 11:18 PM
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cnt, I'm loving the lights on both of your cars! 
I really liked the contrast of the bix's with the regular city bulb, but those tera's look good! too bad they're pretty damn pricey, anyone know where to get them cheap?
I really liked the contrast of the bix's with the regular city bulb, but those tera's look good! too bad they're pretty damn pricey, anyone know where to get them cheap?
08-27-2006, 03:44 AM
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I also have bought the PIAA Tera LED 5500K w/ Built-in Resistor but I think I should have bought the PIAA Tera LED 4500K w/ Built-in Resistor.
Where do you buy the PIAA 6200K D2S?
Best Regards.
Where do you buy the PIAA 6200K D2S?
Best Regards.
08-27-2006, 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by rubensans
I also have bought the PIAA Tera LED 5500K w/ Built-in Resistor but I think I should have bought the PIAA Tera LED 4500K w/ Built-in Resistor.
Where do you buy the PIAA 6200K D2S?
Best Regards.
Where do you buy the PIAA 6200K D2S?
Best Regards.
Here is our local shop I got the Piaa 6200K D2S.
http://www.car-gym.com/catalog/index.php
The Piaa 6200K color , of my surprise, which is pretty 'stock' feel, it is no blueish. Really wanna see it compares with the Philips.
The 5500K Tera LED we buy here comes with a resistor but not built-in.
May I know where you can find PIAA Tera LED 4500K/5500K w/ Built-in Resistor?
08-27-2006, 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by cntlaw
Here is our local shop I got the Piaa 6200K D2S.
http://www.car-gym.com/catalog/index.php
The Piaa 6200K color , of my surprise, which is pretty 'stock' feel, it is no blueish. Really wanna see it compares with the Philips.
The 5500K Tera LED we buy here comes with a resistor but not built-in.
May I know where you can find PIAA Tera LED 4500K/5500K w/ Built-in Resistor?
http://www.car-gym.com/catalog/index.php
The Piaa 6200K color , of my surprise, which is pretty 'stock' feel, it is no blueish. Really wanna see it compares with the Philips.
The 5500K Tera LED we buy here comes with a resistor but not built-in.
May I know where you can find PIAA Tera LED 4500K/5500K w/ Built-in Resistor?
As far as I know 4500 and 5500 terra have inline resistors to install in the power line. Not sure the 6500 terra because I was not avaiable when I bought mines.
Best Regards.
09-15-2006, 12:54 AM
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What do you guys have opinions on different companys of HIDS? Which is better? What brand is brighter? Whats nicer? Thanks! 
09-15-2006, 01:10 AM
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4300k is the pure white, which is the brightest of all. PIAA is the most expensive HID brand, plus brightest, but it's VERY VERY expensive. however, 6000k looks the best IMO
09-15-2006, 02:18 AM
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well 4300k is the brightest? or 9000k? I want a purplish or bluish color very bright dont matter what price. I have regular halogen lights as of right now and would like to covert it to HID do i need a ballas or anything?
09-15-2006, 02:32 AM
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'01 C320; '06 GSX-R600
I switched from halogen to 6k HID, but sounds like 8k is what you're looking for. Try giving Darwin@Carlab a call - he installed my kit, but installation is fairly simple from watching him do other cars.
BTW, kit comes with ballasts.
BTW, kit comes with ballasts.
09-15-2006, 02:34 AM
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