I wonder if there are any kits that will replace the H4 bulbs that many of us have on our Jetta/GTI's for HIDs. I remember there was a post way back that detailed how to convert a BMW to HID using parts from a FORD Lincon for about $400US. A guy I know has converted to HID on his 98 BMW 328 but only the outers are converted to HID. It looks kinda cheezy when the highs are on.
I did notice that BMW's HID beam is very focused, sharp and percise. We all know that Hella and Bosch have a superior beam pattern to most other lights for our cars. If the HID lights were retro-fitted using the H4 reflector and lense (on our cars) I don't think that the beam would be as sharp (but I'm sure that it would put out lots of light). I cannot comment on the quality of light comming out of Hella H4 7" rounds because I don't have them on my car. Can anyone comment on the quality of beam pattern for Hella H4's using standard wattage and overwattage? Hella also has some HID kits for the MK4 Golf and the Ford Focus but nothing for our cars :( Are there overwatt equivilants for HID systems? Imagine enough light to light up a stadium! Mark Reda. Dunno how it works (i.e two beams) but given the manuf - it will work and it will be "legit/legal". http://www.sylvania.com/xenarc/prodinfo.htm Dunno about the beam pattern yet - as compared to Hella "euro spec" H6054 lights. Hmm - a closer read seems to indicate that the high beam side is a traditional H3 bulb? What is avail is the HID equivalent to the Hella Xl - a low beam HID - the Xenarc® HID X1010 Auxiliary Low Beam Kit. In either case it seems easier than grafting on a BMW headlight cluster.... EWong _____________ List Sponsor: http://www.netsville.com To remove yourself from this list, send mail to [email protected] with 'unsubscribe a2_16v' in the body of your message See us on the web at http://www.a2-16v.com Visit the 16V Homepage at http://www.gti16v.org
