Hid/xenon

IS chigz200 · February 19, 2003

Has anyone converted the IS200headlights to Xenon? (for those who don’t have Xenon as standard) with a aftermarket kit!

I got some Phillips blue vision bulbs, which I was hoping would give a little Xenon effect!! Not very impressed tho.

Decided to get the real thing now, I know there is a issue around the Auto-leveling! But still want 2 get xenon’s. any idea of how much it costs ? read something about the Xenon bulbs not fitting the halogen units!!

I think this topic has been discussed b 4, sorry if im repeating it again!

GRiM · February 19, 2003

I have PIAA Xtreme whites, which are direct replacements for the standard bulbs, and require no additional hardware.

(Rodders_UK has them too)

They cost about £60 a pair, but I'll in my opinion, you'll get nothing closer to HID.

Perhaps Johnny-Boy or Zee007, can comment, they saw my headlights at night, and they thought I had HIDS.

See here for more info.

PIAA Xtreme Whites

Zee007 · February 19, 2003

I have PIAA Xtreme whites, which are direct replacements for the standard bulbs, and require no additional hardware.
(Rodders_UK has them too)

They cost about £60 a pair, but I'll in my opinion, you'll get nothing closer to HID.

Perhaps Johnny-Boy or Zee007, can comment, they saw my headlights at night, and they thought I had HIDS.

See here for more info.

PIAA Xtreme Whites

Yep - Gord's bulbs are ace......... as close to HID without being HID. I had my lights on next to his (I have Bluevisions) and the difference was unbelievable...... B)

JOHNNY-BOY · February 19, 2003

As Gord said Zee & I were very impressed with the output of the PIAA light bulbs. The light was very pure and bright, expensive bulbs but worth it IMO B)

TonyGoose · February 19, 2003

Yep - Gord's bulbs are ace......... as close to HID without being HID. I had my lights on next to his (I have Bluevisions) and the difference was unbelievable...... B)

Zee ...

You saw the Sporty HID vs Morph Super Plazma thing @ jae didn't you.

Can you remember well enough to compare the PIAA with morphs lamps ?

Pretty similar i spose ...

And Gordy, what did you use before PIAA ?

L8rz

Zee007 · February 19, 2003

Yep - Gord's bulbs are ace......... as close to HID without being HID. I had my lights on next to his (I have Bluevisions) and the difference was unbelievable...... B)

Zee ...

You saw the Sporty HID vs Morph Super Plazma thing @ jae didn't you.

Can you remember well enough to compare the PIAA with morphs lamps ?

Pretty similar i spose ...

And Gordy, what did you use before PIAA ?

L8rz

hhhhmmmmmmmmmm...........

Good question that......... I would say Gords are whiter - clearer. But Morphs were more HID kinda tint. Still bright but different bright......... what the **** am I talking about........

Can't remember......

GRiM · February 19, 2003

I had stock in mine, before getting the PIAA's

I know quality when I see it, and I know my light bulbs too!!

(4 years working for Thorn Lighting)

Rodders_UK · February 20, 2003

I'm with Gordz - Xtreme whites are unbeatable!

djanderso · February 20, 2003

Is there not an issue with PIAA bulbs that result in the plastic lens' melting or turning yellow?

I'm sure I read or heard about this somewhere.

JOHNNY-BOY · February 20, 2003

That is what happens when you fit cheap alternatives to PIAA's, the heat output is too great and fogs the lenses.

RYX · February 20, 2003

I went from PIAA extreme whites (the best non HID you can buy IMHO) to a direct HID replacement.

I got them from HERE and from memory were around £350.

Took less than half an hour to fit both and I'm extremely pleased with the results. B)

One thing you must be aware of is dazzling on-coming drivers. I tend to leave the height adjuster on 1 or 1.5 unless the road's empty. :o

Remember it will fail an MOT but to temporarily replace the original bulbs will take about 5 mins.

mrbvg · February 20, 2003

Hello,

I have a question.

Wich part number have the PIAA bulbs for the IS?

thanx & greetz

Tim

GRiM · February 20, 2003

PIAA part No. H217 9005/9006 55=110W HB 3/4

1 x set of two bulbs. @ £61.25 ex V.A.T.

There is a group buy currently in progress for PIAA Wipers.

I will ask the supplier, if they can offer a GB on PIAA bulbs.

Let me know your interest.

IS chigz200 · February 20, 2003

Yep im intrested at that price :-)

When I was enquiring about super whites I was told they also do platinum white, around £40 each..are they any better/more HID?? Im intrested in either one..let me knw. thx :)

mrbvg · February 20, 2003

yes, I am very interested. But i will need a shipping to Belgium (Antwerp).

How is everything being arranged?

Greetz

Tim

ricky_is200 · February 20, 2003

I have PIAA Xtreme whites, which are direct replacements for the standard bulbs, and require no additional hardware.
(Rodders_UK has them too)

They cost about £60 a pair, but I'll in my opinion, you'll get nothing closer to HID.

Perhaps Johnny-Boy or Zee007, can comment, they saw my headlights at night, and they thought I had HIDS.

See here for more info.

PIAA Xtreme Whites

I bought the PIAA Exteme White side light bulbs (W5W) and I'm pretty disappointed with them. They look blue not white! I fitted them to a car with HID and they really don't match at all. I emailed PIAA asking if any of the other bulbs they sell would be a closer match to HID but they didn't respond.

Steve ( West Mids ) · February 20, 2003

I am interested in both the wipers & the bulbs if you are doing a group buy. Please let me know.

GRiM · February 20, 2003

If you can pay via credit card, and be quick about it, you can get in on the PIAA wipers Group buy.

See Here

Ricky, no one ever said the PIAA xtreme white's MATCH the colour of HID's, therefore I would expect nothing less than the two to appear a different colour side by side.

You can't compare PIAA's Xtreme Whites side by side to HID's. They're no match. HID's are the business.

But you'll NOT achieve a closer non HID, than the Xtreme whites. Read PIAA's site, that's exactly what they say.

With regard to the other PIAA Platinum and Super Whites, these are just different colour temperature bulbs with slightly less output than the Xtreme whites, hence their cheaper price.

If you want the best, then get the HID upgrade, pay the £350+ and be happy that you have the best.

But if you want the next best thing, that fits directly in your car, with no additional hardware, that would need a light meter to tell the difference in output between them and HID's, then there's curently no better alternative.

Ben · February 21, 2003

Anyone know if the OEM units from Japan will work? I'm talking the entire headlamp housing. If so, what kind of wiring changes are needed, of any?

Thanks,

-Ben

Lard · February 21, 2003

I'm interested in the G B on Xtreme whites too.

RYX · February 21, 2003

that would need a light meter to tell the difference in output between them and HID's

Light meter not required B) I can assure you :D

Brettster · February 21, 2003

I installed these bulbs and so far Im very pleased with them. but HID upgrade is very very tempting ...

New Bulbs

GRiM · February 21, 2003

Group buy now posted for PIAA Xtreme Whites...

See Here

Steve ( West Mids ) · February 21, 2003

GRiM - tried link but couldn't see any details on how to pay by credit card. I'll look by again tonight if it's not too late.

GRiM · February 21, 2003

Steve,

I've PM'd you the link.

I believe Steve is ordering 1 extra set, so anyone else not in the PIAA wiper GB better hurry up.

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