Ben G
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i want some HID's for the puma but not sure which ones to go for, there are so many to choose from on ebay.
does anyone have any recommendations? i noticed MJ on here sells them, has anyone bought them?
also, what happens when bulbs blow with HID's? do you need to buy another set or just the bulb?
cheers.
[Edited on 28-08-2010 by Ben G]
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whitter45
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believe MJ is very good off here
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Fro
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Think my ones on the golf were from HIDS4U. They were 6k ones I believe
You just replace the bulb part when they go, but they should last a long time!
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Dione J
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Ben,
omg_cool_car is who I used, but cannot find him on ebay anymore.
Try this guy out he's a UK seller & it comes with 2 years warranty 
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330379335700&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Hope this helps 
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Kurt
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I had hid direct ones @ 6k
They were just right colour wise, not too blue and not too White, problem was in none projector headlamps the light scattered too much
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Kurt
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Also the White chalky sealant had cracked and got everywhere in the headlamp, not to mention the shield was too long so they didn't sit fully flush
I've gone back to normal bulbs and there more than adequate
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Graham88
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I had HID Direct ones, but do not buy from there, I have never suffered worse customer service as I got from there when a bulb blew and I was well within warranty. I got there in the end, but it took lots of emails complaint and then finally a threat of trading standards before I got a new one 
And you can get each component individually if something goes wrong, you don't need to buy a new kit. 4500 looks standard and 6000k looks a bit bluer, I had 6ks but I quite like how 4500's look
[Edited on 26-08-2010 by Graham88]
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Norcy91
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I bought some 6000k HIDs off ebay over 2 years ago, had them in 2 cars so far and i think they're great! Not had a single problem with them so far, not sure the companies still about on ebay i got mine from but i'll have a dig through my ebay account and have a look for you
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MJ
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Hi mate
Yes i have been supplier kits for over a year now and never had an issue with any of the kits. i have sold many kits on here but mainly on the dc2 forum and never had any reports of broken bulbs. The bulbs can be purchased very easily if they do break but you do not need a full kit. The kits have been reduced by £5 for the month of august as well 
Any questions please ask away.
Hope to hear from you soon.
Cheers MJ
[Edited on 26-08-2010 by MJ]
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Ben G
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quote:
Originally posted by Dione J
Ben,
omg_cool_car is who I used, but cannot find him on ebay anymore.
Try this guy out he's a UK seller & it comes with 2 years warranty
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330379335700&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Hope this helps
cheers dione, i might order those as one of my headlight bulbs has gone and need them asap, so the next day delivery is perfect, sorry MJ 
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gavin18787
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I bought these off a guy off another forum think they were circa £50
Nice crisp white colour (6000k)
Better road lighting
very simple and neat to fit
Dont seem overly blinding to other etc as I have never been flashed or had complaints
Drives supercharged Tec with torque 
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stan_the_man
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Beam pattern . . . .
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antnee
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I bought my 4300K from All tronix on ebay. UK seller, 2 year warrenty, about £50 posted!
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Ben G
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they look quite a crisp bright white for 4300k? though that was the standard bulb colour with a tint of yellow in?
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antnee
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4300k is white, 6000k is blue
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gavin18787
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quote:
Originally posted by stan_the_man
Beam pattern . . . .
been doctored he only just fitted them in that pic
Drives supercharged Tec with torque
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Ben G
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quote:
Originally posted by antnee
4300k is white, 6000k is blue
oh ok, thanks. think i might go 6k as i like a tint of blue, pretending i drive a beemer  
i've heard the puma headlights suit HID's well and doesn't give you the strange beam pattern, not sure how true this is though.
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Ben G
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quote:
Originally posted by Dione J
Ben,
omg_cool_car is who I used, but cannot find him on ebay anymore.
Try this guy out he's a UK seller & it comes with 2 years warranty
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330379335700&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Hope this helps
just bought these in 6000k. hope they're alright
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AndyCorsaSport
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Ive had 2 kits Ben, first was from HIDs Direct, 8000k's on a Corsa B, had them on 12 month untill i sold the car, cost £80, not a single problem, 2nd set were 6000k's on a Corsa C, had them about 8 month on the car untill i sold it, cost £42 off someone on CCUK, they were a cheaper chinese version, worked fine, sometimes flickered on 1 bulb on start up, other than that was fine.
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MarkSport
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Mine are 6k ben
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mark_gsi
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ive got a 8k kit. very light blue better tahn the 6k.
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Ben G
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are they alright for road use get any trouble off police/other road users flashing you?
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MarkSport
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Never had any trouble no.Mine are the bi-xenon ones with both beams but I've never been pulled for them (fingers crossed)
I actually dont think I can have a car without them now.they're ace
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AndyCorsaSport
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Pumas have projectors in dont they? So you will be fine, i had a few flash me in the B (no projecters) but in the C with projecters was fine. Also if you have 6k, you wont have no trouble off the plod.
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Ben G
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yeah, afaik they are projector's.
that sounds great cheers
when i used to have the xenons in the focus, my work mate used to get the right arse if i was behind because they were so bright but they were so much better than crappy halogen bulbs and much much safer, so if these are anything like them then it's money well spent.
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