Help Installing HID Headlights (will pay!)

KingOfBreifne

Hi, guys.

I'm looking for someone who has experience in installing HID headlights. I know the experts say this is something 'anyone' can do, but I do not agree. I had a friend help me with the installation of a pair of HID lights on my motorcycle a few years ago, and I was happy I did so.

I'll pay a reasonable sum for anyone in GALWAY who can help me install them correctly and safely.

Cheers!


~ ryan

Gers_punto

it really is very easy mate, what car are you putting them into and what buld fit ment have ya

vectra

KingOfBreifne wrote: »

Hi, guys.

I'm looking for someone who has experience in installing HID headlights. I know the experts say this is something 'anyone' can do, but I do not agree. I had a friend help me with the installation of a pair of HID lights on my motorcycle a few years ago, and I was happy I did so.

I'll pay a reasonable sum for anyone in GALWAY who can help me install them correctly and safely.

Cheers!


~ ryan

Not from Galway but what car??
They are simple to fit

Berty

I'm in Galway Wednesday and Thursday and have fitted HID's to 3 different cars.

What Kit?
What car?

KingOfBreifne

Beer Baron wrote: »

I'm in Galway Wednesday and Thursday and have fitted HID's to 3 different cars.

What Kit?
What car?

Brand is HID Xenon (i know, sounds generic, right?).

It's on an '05 VW Passat, which has projection headlamps, of course -- and HIDs were an option.

Love the username, by the way. Huge Simpsons fan, here.

Berty

KingOfBreifne wrote: »

Brand is HID Xenon (i know, sounds generic, right?).

It's on an '05 VW Passat, which has projection headlamps, of course -- and HIDs were an option.

Love the username, by the way. Huge Simpsons fan, here.

Pretty straightforward to be fair. I believe the 05 Passat old shape and new shape had clips to hold the bulbs in place.

I can fit these for you in around 15 minutes. I will be in Oranmore from 1pm - 2pm on Wednesday and 1:30-2:30pm on Thursday if you want help.

Gers_punto

just insure that if it is a CANbus equipped car that you have canbus warning cancellors

_Kaiser_

Well if you want a slightly more complicated install job on a 06 Passat (which has bulb holders that screw on to the back of the headlight, thus you'd need to cut and re-terminate the wiring from the bulb to fit through) then let me know - Dublin/Meath/Cavan area.

vectra

Beer Baron wrote: »

Pretty straightforward to be fair. I believe the 05 Passat old shape and new shape had clips to hold the bulbs in place.

I can fit these for you in around 15 minutes. I will be in Oranmore from 1pm - 2pm on Wednesday and 1:30-2:30pm on Thursday if you want help.

Canbus or no canbus on that car?

Berty

vectra wrote: »

Canbus or no canbus on that car?

I have had a 05 B6 and have a B7 model and they worked without the need for Canbus friendly units.

He's bought it now so only one way to find out.

Kaiser2000 wrote: »

Well if you want a slightly more complicated install job on a 06 Passat (which has bulb holders that screw on to the back of the headlight, thus you'd need to cut and re-terminate the wiring from the bulb to fit through) then let me know - Dublin/Meath/Cavan area.

I had that issue on the B7 but some models have a different holder. Some have simple metal clips(simple) and others have that nasty black plastic holder.

Solution(for me) = Saw thing to make cut in holder and stanley knife to trim down the plastic on the bulb to sit neatly in the holder.

KingOfBreifne

The kit DOES indeed come with the warning cancelers. Can I call you on Wednesday morning, BeerBaron, and then drive out to Oranmore to meet up for your help?

How about PMing me your mobile number?

Just want to make sure this is done right THE FIRST TIME, you know? I'm famous for botching even the most simple jobs!

Berty

PM sent.

vectra

I was strongly advised against using Canbus HID's when I installed mine.
I was told they can cause serious damage.

I used Non canbus and recoded to suit

Voodoomelon

When people say they are installing HID kits, are they just putting them into regular halogen bulb housings scattering the light everywhere?

vectra

Voodoomelon wrote: »

When people say they are installing HID kits, are they just putting them into regular halogen bulb housings scattering the light everywhere?

Some do, Some Don't
Mine are fitted to projector headlights

Voodoomelon

I see, I was thinking of doing this myself but doing it properly. The proper way though is the expensive way.

vectra

Voodoomelon wrote: »

I see, I was thinking of doing this myself but doing it properly. The proper way though is the expensive way.

my car has projector lamps as standard.. maybe your one does too??

phill106

Dont forget to post a few before and after pics for us!

Some helpful info here btw

http://www.passatworld.com/forums/61-b5-information-base/222647-how-install-aftermarket-hid-upgrade-kit.html