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HID Head Lamps?
« on: 01 February 2010, 22:44:58 »
Dont wanna sound Stupid (best shut up now then :-[)
What are HID lamps as im after Getting a lamp switch for mine and dont wanna get it all wrong :)

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Re: HID Head Lamps?
« Reply #1 on: 01 February 2010, 22:49:30 »
With yours being a CD spec, you probably don't have them. Do you have headlight washers?
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Re: HID Head Lamps?
« Reply #2 on: 01 February 2010, 22:55:54 »
No, mine the poor mans spec :'(

need loads of bits of interior trim for it as it is a dog inside :o
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Re: HID Head Lamps?
« Reply #3 on: 01 February 2010, 23:00:02 »
Still, you use the cheap bulbs! Where abouts are you? I am Cleethorpes.
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Re: HID Head Lamps?
« Reply #4 on: 01 February 2010, 23:04:47 »
So am i right in thinkind HID is Xenon then?

Im a Scunny lad born and Bred mate, nice to know there are local people on here :y

Been in your neck of the woods this evening to give my Tank a long run as it ain't been running very well :'(
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Re: HID Head Lamps?
« Reply #5 on: 01 February 2010, 23:10:09 »
HID = High Intensity Discharge

You have Incandescent

Totally different although both CAN be filled with Xenon , which is one of the "noble" gases .... (as is Halogen)

To check which bulbs you need try here ..

http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk

My betting is H1 fittings   I would suggest Osram Nightbreakers as they have been discussed a fair bit on the forum ..
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Re: HID Head Lamps?
« Reply #6 on: 01 February 2010, 23:12:42 »
Thanks for info guys, a just needed to know as i am under the impression the switches are different and wanted to make sure  i got the right one
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Re: HID Head Lamps?
« Reply #7 on: 01 February 2010, 23:13:49 »
Sunny Scunny eh? Home of Eva Bros. I can recommend the Nightbreaker bulbs, make a difference.
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Re: HID Head Lamps?
« Reply #8 on: 01 February 2010, 23:16:19 »
The switch is only different because yours will have the Headlamp adjuster, HIDs are automatically adjusted. Not sure if it makes a difference, but plenty of them about (Eva Bros).  :y
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Re: HID Head Lamps?
« Reply #9 on: 01 February 2010, 23:19:18 »
Eva's seem to have a policy of ramming a screwdriver thru them all atm >:(
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Re: HID Head Lamps?
« Reply #10 on: 01 February 2010, 23:20:38 »
Plenty of Breakers on here, p&p will be cheap.
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Re: HID Head Lamps?
« Reply #11 on: 01 February 2010, 23:27:56 »
I want most of the interior, but have been waiting to get the car running rigght before chucking more money at it!

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« Reply #12 on: 01 February 2010, 23:34:28 »
You do right. Plenty of interiors here for when you want them.
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« Reply #13 on: 01 February 2010, 23:38:48 »
just gonna keep my eyes out for one that i like, i prefer clothe seats as i mainly drive it long distances, and am not a fan of leather lol
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Re: HID Head Lamps?
« Reply #14 on: 01 February 2010, 23:41:03 »
Right, there was a Velour interior being offered free recently.  I can recommend a blind, brilliant upgrade. :y
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