Ok, so I have noticed that a lot of people with P1 are upgrading to xenons. I want to do the same, but I have a leased car. Are there kits out there which I can install that are direct plug and play and don't require any modification for the wires, plastic, or anything similar? Also, how hard is it to install these kits?

I don't know anything when it comes to changing bulbs...I don't know what a "ballast" or the jargon of bulb changing. Is there an installation guide anywhere that shows step by step how to install these kits?

I really want more light output and after driving the S, I feel like I can't see a thing with the E. Thanks for your time. Post pics of your kits if it's convenient for you.

 

There are kits and there are more kits. Get a quality brand and have a pro install it. Its quite easy though.

 

installing HID conversion kits are pretty simple....you can either do a ghetto installion where you let the ballast show in the engine bay, or you can do a nicer job and mount the ballast elsewhere...hidden away...and zip tie the wires securely....I've help friends install by removing the bumper and installing the ballast under the headlight assembly mounted to the body.

Also, never touch the HID bulb (or any bulb for that matter) with your bare fingers/skin....the oils from your finger/skin will get heated up, and can blow the bulb...I've heard and seen it happen. If you do happen to accidentally touch the glass bulb...use rubbing alcohol to clean.

 

wow, pete, you mean you did it on your friend's w212 ? i've been looking all over for someone who could do it for me but no luck .

 

Do you know which ones are quality? Which ones would you reccommend? I'm trying to go for the whiter (and not blue) OEM HID look.

TIA

 

i've heard mtec is good and you can search around for hid kit in this forum. you'll see more options. 4300 or 5000k is oem look. good luck.