VE SV6 - CANBUS + HID Kit = any issues?

[Scorpion_Shooter]

I would just check with your state laws man cause you dont want a pig to pull you over and give you a defect notice.

 

[QRI05E]

Their are some cars that came out with HID and reflector headlamps... Thos HID's are called "D2R" look them up so im sure when adjusted correctly the chances of defect are minimal

 

[QRI05E]

I found these on the OSRAM website... they look promising OSRAM SYLVANIA - SilverStar® zXe

 

[StoneX]

Well in queensland the HID xenon ballast kits are illegal in the reflector lens headlights. That's why i upgraded the headlight unit to projector lens cause of the cut off point which it produces making them legal. I would check with your state laws before doing any modification to anything.

It's not legal in any state. Even when using projectors they MUST have auto-leveling and washers. I'm not saying don't do it, but you can't tell people it's legal when it's not.

Their are some cars that came out with HID and reflector headlamps... Thos HID's are called "D2R" look them up so im sure when adjusted correctly the chances of defect are minimal

D2R is a type of bulb that has a coating to block glare when used in the reflector it was designed for. These bulbs only fit in D2R sockets so you can't fit them into a VE headlight.

 

[QRI05E]

D2R is a type of bulb that has a coating to block glare when used in the projector it was designed for. These bulbs only fit in D2R sockets so you can't fit them into a VE headlight.

I have found a HID kit which uses a D2R bulb on a H7, H9 and H11 base however there will be lots of cables and ballasts in the engine bay if running lows, highs and foggies on HID lol

 

[StoneX]

Yeah, but headlights that the D2R are used in have reflectors designed for that type of globe. The kit you speak of will be better than a standard HID kits but still not perfect or legal.

 

[QRI05E]

I have contacted Xenon headlight bulbs, automotive foglight bulbs, HID replacement car bulbs and found the following:

HIR H7 75W - (No heat issues with OEM headlamps and connectors)

- 2300Lm
- 4200K

Product

Cost: $56.50USD + $16USD shipping = $72.50USD = $67.50AUD



Any thoughts?

 

[StoneX]

Are you 100% sure that 75W will be fine on the wiring?

Personally, if I didn't get HID, I would have played it safe and just go for the 65W 2100 lumen bulbs... Osram Rallye 65w Ultra High Output H7 Special-Service Bulb

 

[QRI05E]

Yea im sure it will be fine... I was running 100W Ebay (blue coated) cheapies in my Nissan pulsar for almost 1yr with no issues and sold the car with them.

The email I got back from that company said that the have sold over 1000 units without any returns or reports of melting/burning any components. He said that if i, really concerned I could use some electrical silicone on the base.

The OSRAM Rallye 65W would be agood choice however they are 3700K meaning they look yellowish where the HIR 4300K's are much whiter.

 

[Big_Simmo]

If you are gonna get HID dont go cheap **** because you will get what you pay for, I did that the 1st time round and had 2 ballasts **** themselves.
I ended up going through DelonixRadar Australia - Car Accessories, HID Xenon lights, Radar Detectors who where fantastic, I have had no issues or hassles plus everything is good for canbus systems.

but for the love of god get projector headlights in before doing it!