Page 4 of 7
Posted: Fri Sep 10, 2004 12:47 pm
by ruchi
tangcla wrote:made by Hella in Germany
Just so people don't misunderstand your statement...
Hella don't actally make HID kits that fit the FTO. Instead someone has bought Hella HID globes (which are meant to be used as a replacement in HID setups) and have stuck them onto HB4/9006 connectors taken off halogen globes. Although physically this allows the HID globe to fit in the same socket as the halogen globes, its important to note that the HID globe was not designed to be used as a halogen replacement and likewise the optics of the headlight housing were designed for the characteristic of light emiited from halogen globes not the characteristics of light emitted from HID globes.
But don't take my word, instead read what
Hella themselves say about all this
http://www.hella-press.de/search_detail ... newdir=eng
Sorry to burst any bubbles here, but it's important people understand, as there's a lot of misinformation about these "upgrade" kits.
Some of you may also find the information in these links of value:
http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech ... sions.html
http://faq.auto.light.tripod.com/hl-hid-kits.htm
caveat emptor
Posted: Fri Sep 10, 2004 12:58 pm
by tangcla
Thanks for that ruchi, you worded it better than I did
What I was trying to say was, the components of the kit aren't cheapo China-made, but are actually made in Germany by Hella, and sold off to Xelux for packaging. Kinda like OEM stuff.
The optics of the projector lens of the FTO weren't initially designed for HID optics, true, however I have had several customers with FTOs retrofit HID 9006 kits on their car (GPXXX is one of them
) and they haven't had any problems with it whatsoever. In fact, every car that I have fitted HIDs on, that has had projector headlights, has found that the light cutoff is even sharper and definitely gives more usable light.
Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2004 1:44 pm
by akuma3
i'm gonna be a tight ass, getting a place off a friend selling 8000k HID kit for $400 in sydney, not those germany brand but u cant tell the different anyway, beside it still have a few years warranty
Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2004 3:29 pm
by tangcla
akuma3 wrote:i'm gonna be a tight ass, getting a place off a friend selling 8000k HID kit for $400 in sydney, not those germany brand but u cant tell the different anyway, beside it still have a few years warranty
*shrug* ok then, suit yourself
Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2004 5:10 pm
by akuma3
thanks for offer thought, still haven't buy it yet, running short on cash haha
Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2004 5:16 pm
by tangcla
akuma3 wrote:thanks for offer thought, still haven't buy it yet, running short on cash haha
not a problem
Just remember, you get what you pay for in terms of quality...
so yeah, I'll be ready for ya if you wanna buy it from me
Posted: Mon Sep 13, 2004 10:48 pm
by tangcla
Limited Offer till (20 Sept 2004) from supplier.
$690 for H4 High/low. (6000K)
$570 For H1, H3, H7 (6000K)
$590 for HB3/9005, HB4/9006 (6000K)
Delivery Times 4-10 working days by INT'L EXPRESS MAIL SERVICE
(min deposit $350 before we order)
Photos on an FTO anyone?
Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2004 10:35 am
by HiRAEdd
I'd really like to see some night photos of HID's on an FTO. In particular how much they light up the road compared to normal bulbs. Does _anyone_ have some photos or are able to take some?
Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2004 9:03 pm
by ANBU_fto
hello
dude i went to see tangcla and them head lights are good sutff
Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2004 9:09 pm
by HiRAEdd
Yes but they're not on an FTO
Anyhow, I'm taking the plunge, bought a set of 8000k HID's. Hopefully they'll be really good. But worst case scenario I'll have some kick arse high beams
Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2004 9:32 pm
by tangcla
HiRAEdd wrote:Yes but they're not on an FTO
Anyhow, I'm taking the plunge, bought a set of 8000k HID's. Hopefully they'll be really good. But worst case scenario I'll have some kick arse high beams
Trust me Gavin, you won't regret it
Last chance, you have 4 hours to get me at least $350 for a set of HIDs for $590!
Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2004 3:52 pm
by ANBU_fto
dude when ar the head lights due?
im dying to fit them in and start blinding people
Posted: Sat Sep 25, 2004 11:34 pm
by tangcla
ANBU and HiRAEdd:
HID kit has been ordered (actually was ordered a few days ago, but forgot to let you know
) and hopefully, if they sent it right, I should get it within two weeks (hopefully a lot less than that though!)
Posted: Sun Sep 26, 2004 6:41 pm
by jez001
I may sound like an absolute DH here, but what the hell is a HID kit? I can gather its for headlights, but what advantages are there for the money?
Posted: Sun Sep 26, 2004 7:33 pm
by ANBU_fto
bAh!!!
BAKA!!!
damn so long....
Posted: Mon Sep 27, 2004 2:27 am
by tangcla
jez001 wrote:I may sound like an absolute DH here, but what the hell is a HID kit? I can gather its for headlights, but what advantages are there for the money?
haha, dh is forgivable
In a nutshell, HIDs are a lot nicer in colour (pure white or white with slight blue tinge), are three times more intense light than conventional halogen globes, have over 10x longer lifespan, are easier on the eyes, can be moved onto your next car...
anything else you need?
Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2004 11:22 am
by tangcla
bump
Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2004 7:08 pm
by ANBU_fto
dude when they arriving...?
Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2004 7:18 pm
by tangcla
ANBU_fto wrote:dude when they arriving...?
I don't know, I apologise for the delay... apparently it will be here by the end of the week. I'll let you know.
PS. You still owe me money biatch
Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2004 6:10 pm
by ANBU_fto
yes yes i know....
how much again.....
lol