I have searched the forums ad nauseum and have not been able to find anyone who has converted the factory halogens in an 04-07 XJ to HID, either by OEM or aftermarket kit. Tons upon tons of XType, Stype, and X308 owners have done it, but no X350! Is it possible? Can anyone recommend an aftermarket kit?

 

Im in the same boat with you!

 

I have heard about some that have done it. I think there is some modification to the headlamp case to make it fit. For sure you will have to cut a hole in the rear cover.

 

FYI for anyone interested in doing this conversion, I ordered a 6000k kit from HIDextra.com and its better than expected. No modification was required. I simply removed the halogen bulb, connected the HID/ballasts as per the included instructions, and suddenly I was blinded by xenon light!

The HID bulb fits perfectly and snugly into the H7 reflector housing with just a bit of adjustment, and there's a clean cutoff provided by the signal eyelid. All the wires fit into the lamp housing and even with the ballast cord sticking out, I was able to fit the lamp cover on with the retainer clip. The ballast itself fits securely against the fender wall with the double sided tape provided with the kit. Even without the tape, the space is so tight that the ballast isnt going to go anywhere.

I took her for a spin around the block after dark and the light output is fantastic. It seems to work with the auto-on setting and drls, as well. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

 

PS: I also replaced the parking lights with LEDs to more closely match the HIDs. Perfect match!

 

I am going to need your help with the HID conversation !

 

Its the most simple thing, more simple than I thought it would be. The 6000k HID kit from HIDextra.com is all you need and a little common sense.

I'm also in the process of placing Range Rover style LED rings around all four headlights. At first I feared it might look tacky but if spaced out properly, its a great accent. Get 4x50cm side emitting white LED strips, position them where you want them, then tape off or paint over clusters of 3 LEDs to get the desired effect. In other words, leave one LED, tape over 3, leave one, tape over 3, etc. This way its a nice 2010 Range Rover style instead of looking like a BMW angeleye.

 

LOL Tell me you live around south florida so i can buy you a drink while you show me how to replace the bulbs i just ordered them from hidextra.com

 

I used to live in Tampa if that makes any difference! Moved to LA about 11 years ago.

Another nice thing about the HIDextra kit is that it works perfectly with the daytime running lights and auto-on feature, even though they say it wont. Just be super careful not to touch the actual bulb with your bare fingers during installation, the oils could ruin it. Also it helps to completely remove the back cover off the headlamp housing instead of just moving it aside as you would during a regular bulb changing. If you have a good light source illuminating the area, it should be real simple to clamp it back in properly. Let me know if you have any questions.

PS: I forgot to mention they have a discount for JaguarForums members. If youve already placed the order, it might not be too late to inquire.

 

I'll deffly hit u up once I get the bulbs, and it's awesome that you moved to LA , Florida sucks big time, I'm hoping to move there by next year! I even got my california area code phone today haha, I don't have day time running lights mines 05 , what year is your jag?

 

Yeah I didn't realise how bad Florida was until I moved here. But I'm originally from New York so LA is still like Florida compared to NYC.

My car is an 05 as well, so you should have the DRLs in theory. Do you have the navigation screen? If so, check the System Settings menu and see if itll give you the DRL option. If not, then you might need a software upgrade. But I have no idea how to do the upgrade!

 

well I finally managed to put my HIDs on and they are awesome so far =D here is a pic, you can also notice my new front grill

 

That looks awesome.

 

Thanks to you sir! =D

 

2004 XJ VDP owner. Stock low beams are HID! Are you referring to the high beams, or did base XJ8's (X350) have halogens only??
EDIT I looked it up and, indeed in 2004, HID's were an option, not standard.

 

I also got the hid kit for my 2002 xj8 i want to know is it that easy for my car .....they say it's just plug n play but not sure if i need to add a Xenon HID Conversion Relay Wiring Harness on my car cuz if that the case then it's a lot harder....I had to put it on my Madza but the battery is in the front of the car ....lol
And can anyone tell me if i change the park light to led do i need a load resitor on it also .....

 

Are you guys just doing the low beams? Tell me about replacing the parking lights with leds? Which parts do you order?

 

yes the hid h7 kit bwill fit fine on all x350 models...its looks great...I put them on my xjr fog lights and front center park lights.....since I already had the hid headlights.

 

45wheelgun, you will need the kits including the bulbs and ballast...and adaptors....it will have instructions with it...I got mine off ebay....its about 40.00 for everything,yes! 40.00 bucks...

 

Just finish my Hid lights for my car today n i must say it's looks better then i thought also did the foglights n change the park light to led ....MAN it's looks good will take some pixs later today n post them ......