looking to see how some of you did your HID kits, Mainly how you mounted the bulb in the housing.

 

I'd be interested in that too. Want to convert H/L and Driving Lights to HID but do a clean application.

 

Here are 2 HID forum threads that you should look at:

Pros and Cons on HID use
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...ing-hid-51924/

DIY on XJ (X308) HID Upgrade
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...upgrade-33781/

Hope this helps.

Jim Lombardi

 

thanks Jim, thats exactly what i needed.

 

Actually, just did the conversion.

Buy the H7 Bulb HID kit, the H7 clip adapters (not the twist ones), I also purchased the anti error fault/anti-flickering capacitor, which I didn't have a need for.

I got the 5000k bulb, as they look OEM. from E(B)ay for $55.00 shipped.

ONLY thing I say is don't go cheap ($20-30 kits), if so you be redoing it over, ask me how I know. lol.

Get the SLIM ballast and they HAVE to be metal. The plastic one are cheap, the heat for them and the engine compartment warps the housing and eventually they fail. The ones I had failed in two days.

The process is simple and takes only 10 mins one side and 5 the other.

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(CAUTION)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I clipped the headlight wire harness, long enough, so if I want to go back stock, I can.

I solder and strink wrap the HID wire harness to the car wire harness. Fish the HID bulb wires though the adaptor, install the bulb as you would normally do and the rest is plug and play

Mounting the ballast on the drivers side was the hardest, the passenger side is the easiest. Once you get in there you see where to mount them.

Make sure you drive and adjust accordingly, after two drive cycles I got it right.

The basic thing to look at, is the rear of a car in front of you, make sure the car is about two car lengths in front of you and adjust the beam to the height of the car's bumper. On average they all are about the same height, give or take a couple inches.

 

Hi sbreeden
Please post more detailed parts info on what and where you purchased (ie mfg name & part numbers - also store and internet sites).

I am interested in the HID upgrade details.

Jim Lombardi

 

I will do a How To write up on the process, since it is so simple and I take the kit out and take pictures reinstalling it, this weekend.

Will be doing the fog lights next month also.

 

Sorry about the delay in responding to this, the Hurricane set me back on my to do list.

Well after installing the HIDs I had to take the out, because the passenger side Ballast keeps burning out. I went though two sets, it would be hard to say it was the ballast, because I tried two different brands. The first I figured it probably wouldn't last because they were cheap. The second set seems to be somewhat a better build.

So, I am going to hold off on redoing the HID conversion until January. So, far, I found the digital ballast is the best to get and instead of the 35 watts set I will opt for the 55 watts set (brighter).

I also notice the second set, the light beam flicker light a candle light. Just maybe the second set was poor design too.

So, if you going to do it, get a set where the ballast are digital and opt for the 55W instead of the 35W.

SGB

 

For the downside of HID "conversions" see:

Daniel Stern Lighting Consultancy and Supply

Or at least read the proper procedure for aiming headlights at the same site.

 

Thanks for updating especially in light of the hurricane devastation. I hope you and your cat(s) are doing fine.

As for the bulbs, I've been recommended 55w. Curious as to your ballast issue. Busy with my Alfas so will hold off until get more info.

 

Read the other post thats up, on HID lights, It reference getting the "Kensun HID H7" kit. Which I have save in my ebay.

Hope it works on my cat.

And yes the The family, Cat and I are doing fine, thanks for asking.

SGB

 

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...03-00185-1.jpg

 

BMW E39-1 Xenon HID Bulb Holders Adapters 96-03 H7 Kit

BMW E39 1 Xenon HID Bulb Holders Adapters 96 03 H7 Kit | eBay

 

This thread has reminded me that I purchased a HID kit for my XJR last year and have totally forgotten about it, stuck it in the lock up and probably covered it up with other stuff!!!! Will put on the to do list and post details of the kit its any good.