HIDs installed.

[MikesJo]

Just installed the prolumen 5000k HID lights that I received today. All in all went very well, just took some time to figure out where to mount the suckers. I put the driver side ballast just infront of the ABS unit on the hump, the passenger side I mounted to the side fender beside the shock mount. They really light up the road and the car looks great from the outside.

The HIDs look a lot brighter in real life then what you see here. They're a bit dark on purpose so you can at least see the output without washing out the entire picture :)

PS. Does anyone know how I can adjust my US Ellips, the passenger side is a bit off.

http://www.sfu.ca/~mslee/images/april06/IMG_9521_small.jpg

http://www.sfu.ca/~mslee/images/april06/IMG_9524_small.jpg

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[Mike 91 318ic]

Looks great! where did you buy and how much?
If I'm not happy with the Osram Silverstars if and when my new EE's arrive I'll try the HID set up.

M

[MikesJo]

Hey Mike, I got them from a guy named "habbie" on bimmerforums.com in the group buy section. There a couple more guys that bought the same kit as well but instead the 6000k set, a bit bluish/purplish looking, not as bright but has more color. They were $329 CDN shipped and include a lifetime warranty.

The lights really light up the road compared to the halogen bulbs. You can take a look when I come get the lamin-x off you :).

[Mike 91 318ic]

Just let me know when you're ready.

M

Hey Mike, I got them from a guy named "habbie" on bimmerforums.com in the group buy section. There a couple more guys that bought the same kit as well but instead the 6000k set, a bit bluish/purplish looking, not as bright but has more color. They were $329 CDN shipped and include a lifetime warranty.

The lights really light up the road compared to the halogen bulbs. You can take a look when I come get the lamin-x off you :).

[porschegt1]

Nice work. Are those Euro Ellips? or are they US.

I want some.

[MikesJo]

US Ellips. Hiro has a 6000k kit in his euro ellips I believe, different kit.

[porschegt1]

My us ellips suck the big one. I don't even get close to that beam pattern with mine.

Mine are dull and when it is dark I have to high beam it everywhere. I would love a HID kit.

[MikesJo]

Contact "habbie" on the bimmerforums site. It was the "prolumen gb" originally posted by vtbimmer.

Another option is you can use 9005 bulbs in your 9006 housing, that's a big improvement over those crap 9006 bulbs. I have a pair of modified 9005 bulbs you can have for $10 :). I've only had them in the car for 2 months.

[porschegt1]

I will contact him thanks :)

I tried the 9005 convert, it didn't make a huge differance and they burn out quicker. Thanks for the advice though.

Awesome ride.