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e34m5 
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 Topic: Changing HeadlightsPosted: 01-August-2004 at 22:04 |
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You are right, they do have a slight blue tint but its really not noticeable when you are driving. I have just ordered a set of 6000K bulbs aswell so that i can compare the colour/light output. I have been reading some of the posts on one of the HID conversion forums and it seems that around 4000K gives the best light output ?
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Badger 540
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Posted: 01-August-2004 at 21:53 |
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Well done Miles, they look excellent !! The 8k kelvin lamps will look slightly blue. I think 6k is around the neutral white point, while anything above that tends toward the blue end of the spectrum The ricers with the 12k lights are just being daft, as the percieved illumination intensity actually starts to go down as the colour temperature increases. So if you want lamps that actually help you see where you're going, it's best to be sensible (and save some money in the process, the blue and violet bulbs are more expensive) We'll have to compare notes at Gaydon Miles. Cheers Andy West Midlands |
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Horsetan
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Posted: 01-August-2004 at 16:07 |
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Along similar lines, there's a DIY Xenon conversion project described HERE, albeit without the "angel eyes" effect....
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e34m5
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Posted: 30-July-2004 at 23:06 |
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Its strange they do look blue in the pictures, they are actually white with a very slight tint of blue, they match the HID's really well actually
Miles
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e34m5
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Posted: 30-July-2004 at 23:04 |
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I think I prefer the OE look
although I have ordered the Depo lights aswell just incase I change my mind....I have deleted some PM's so you should be able to send me one now.
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ps003
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Posted: 30-July-2004 at 23:03 |
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Wow, very bright. The colour temperature difference is really noticable between the HID and the halogen, just the way it should be, a pure white light. Are the angel eyes really that blue or is it the camera's interpretation of the colour? Paul |
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b8alk
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Posted: 30-July-2004 at 22:57 |
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your not joking there bright yer top marks they look bl***y good better i think with the original lenses but thats just me/ps can you check your private/ms as im told its full and wont allow me to send..
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e34m5
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Posted: 30-July-2004 at 22:22 |
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Ok i couldn't resist taking some pictures tonight, they aren't particularly good...Does anyone know the best way to take pictures of something very bright when its dark ?
What do you all think ? Miles |
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Badger 540
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Posted: 30-July-2004 at 21:02 |
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Miles, I think you'll be amaazed at the difference in the lighting spread with the HID's.
Look forward to the pics !! Andy West Midlands |
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e34m5
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Posted: 30-July-2004 at 20:46 |
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Yes i have just finished installing the 4 new Hella headlight inserts the EL angel eyes and a Hella/Philips 8000K HID (Xenon) Kit. I'll take some pictures tomorrow and post them so that you can see what they look like, the HID kit is impressive
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ps003
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Posted: 30-July-2004 at 20:42 |
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Miles, are you installing your angel eye kits then? If so, please could you put some pictures up afterwards so we can compare them to the ones Badger 540 has. Would I be right in saying you're using standard Hella lenses in yours, as opposed to the totally clear ones? Paul |
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b8alk
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Posted: 30-July-2004 at 00:09 |
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e34m5
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Posted: 29-July-2004 at 23:44 |
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Thanks, yes that's what I meant, I was hoping someone would say that as it looks like the adjusters would disintegrate if i tried to remove them completely.
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kbannon
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Posted: 29-July-2004 at 23:41 |
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are you talking about the little black clips on the end of the adjusting screw? [like on the E30] If so then just pull the headlamp out - the black clips can be replaced. |
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e34m5
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Posted: 29-July-2004 at 23:19 |
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I have had enough of arguing about the performance difference between a standard 525 and sport 525 for today (even though the sport is quicker)
 So here is a more sensible question :
I have removed both headlight assemblies from my car and was wondering if it is possible to remove the headlights without removing the adjusters ? i.e. can i just break off the original Black mounting clips from the front of the headlight adjusters and remove the lamps or do i need to remove the adjusters from the rear (looks like a twist lock mechanism) Thanks Miles |
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