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adam-__- Grand Master

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I'm pretty sure the HID kits are illegal to use on NSW and Vic roads. With HID kits installed in a R33, the light will be blinding on coming traffic. I've got some installed on my R32 which has projectors and I would have to say it's a pretty good improvement. I wouldn't recommend using HID kits on an R33.

Hope that helps.

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I'm pretty sure the HID kits are illegal to use on NSW and Vic roads. With HID kits installed in a R33, the light will be blinding on coming traffic. I've got some installed on my R32 which has projectors and I would have to say it's a pretty good improvement. I wouldn't recommend using HID kits on an R33.

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okay thanks for that... you reckon the xenon 100W halogen lamps wont melt the headlight lenses?

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Not too sure about the 100W globes mate. Never used it personally. I've heard of quite a few people using it with no problems and quite a few people having problems.

Another path you can take is to do a retrofit. You can buy a whole kit off hidplanet.com. It includes original philips ballast and globes. I wanted to do this but I just need a quick and cheap upgrade.

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oh they arent? Damn i was on the lookout for a cheap upgrade as well.. and since HID's are not legal then the stuff from hidplanet doesnt make sense either.. sigh.. the things is I got 55W phillips globes on now and they aint way too bright and wayy too yellow for my liking. Ive heard that the phillips blue vision doesnt serve the purpose either

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i got some narva globes - they are a better upgrade for a cheap price. Runs for 6 months to a year. Some people had problems with HIDs on the R33 or something - im not sure, u might have to search on this though

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Hi there,

I have hids in my car i didn't install them they were already on the car when i bought it, I really like the way they light up road signs and the white lines on the road.

I have no idea on what rating they are like 4300 or 6000, but i understand how much glare there is to annoy other drivers, I am thinking of removing them and using plus 50 globes as i have them for the high beam, but not sure weather i can rewire them i can see the origional wires, do i use the plug for the hid and join it to those wires?

Anyway here are a few pics enjoy.!

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every 33 I have seen with HIDs looks like arse. They are blinding and light is going everywhere. if you have HIDs in your r33 i'd strongly advise not coming up to say high to me.

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i got some narva globes - they are a better upgrade for a cheap price. Runs for 6 months to a year. Some people had problems with HIDs on the R33 or something - im not sure, u might have to search on this though

plus 50's well not looks like the best option.. where did you buy urs from?

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plus 50's well not looks like the best option.. where did you buy urs from?

got mine from a local auto shop - CarBitz on blackburn road in syndal, Vic. A pack of 2 was i think $40 or something. I believe the one i got was "artic blue" (h1 55W).

Edit - i was looking at my bros s2k lights the other night, and its no where near as bright or dispersed as xraiders hids. Perhaps custom instals are not a good idea - maybe compare what its like with a gtr (i believe they come with standard xids/hids)

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Hi there,

I have hids in my car i didn't install them they were already on the car when i bought it, I really like the way they light up road signs and the white lines on the road.

I have no idea on what rating they are like 4300 or 6000, but i understand how much glare there is to annoy other drivers, I am thinking of removing them and using plus 50 globes as i have them for the high beam, but not sure weather i can rewire them i can see the origional wires, do i use the plug for the hid and join it to those wires?

Anyway here are a few pics enjoy.!

post-33491-1177162832.jpg

post-33491-1177162901.jpg

post-33491-1177163007.jpg

:cheers:

From the looks of your pictures I would have to say that they're either 6000k or even 8000k.

If you want to install halogen globes, you have to take out the ballast resistor which is connected to your HID bulbs. The original wires should run into the ballast then the ballast to the HID globe if you're running the HID kit. If you want to install halogens, unplug the original wire from the ballast and connect the new globe to that.

Hope that helps.

Cheers

XRAIDER Enthusiast

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From the looks of your pictures I would have to say that they're either 6000k or even 8000k.

If you want to install halogen globes, you have to take out the ballast resistor which is connected to your HID bulbs. The original wires should run into the ballast then the ballast to the HID globe if you're running the HID kit. If you want to install halogens, unplug the original wire from the ballast and connect the new globe to that.

Hope that helps.

Cheers

Thanks for that ive had a look and that sounds about right, i'm gonna put those plus 50 globes in i have them in the high beams and they are much better than the normal ones.

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