Questions about RS2's and HID lighting....
11-29-2004, 07:24 AM
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Questions about RS2's and HID lighting....
I have been thinking about converting my RS2 low beam projectors to HID's. I'm not really experienced in HID lighting, so I am wondering how this is possible.
I've been looking at some A6 projectors with ballasts and bulbs. From what I can see the bulbs simply plug into the ballast, and the only other wires coming out of the ballast are yellow(12v) and brown (ground) that would need to be wired up. Would the bulbs fit into the RS2 projectors is what I am wondering. I know the bulb holder may need some modification, but will the RS2 projectors work with HID lighting?
Is there anything else that I am completely forgeting about? Excuse my ignorance on this, but I am just starting to look into the whole HID scene.
Any help would be great, thanks.
I've been looking at some A6 projectors with ballasts and bulbs. From what I can see the bulbs simply plug into the ballast, and the only other wires coming out of the ballast are yellow(12v) and brown (ground) that would need to be wired up. Would the bulbs fit into the RS2 projectors is what I am wondering. I know the bulb holder may need some modification, but will the RS2 projectors work with HID lighting?
Is there anything else that I am completely forgeting about? Excuse my ignorance on this, but I am just starting to look into the whole HID scene.
Any help would be great, thanks.
11-29-2004, 07:56 AM
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not simple
The A6 hid bulbs won't fit. These are d2s bulbs. You would have to dremel the hole where the bulb goes to get it to work. Then you can never go back to H1s. There are 2 options. Buy a D2S bulb rebased to fit H1 sockets. These use philips bulbs and ballasts, which is the best quality. http://www.hidonline.com/product.php?product_id=1
you can buy hella ballasts and an asian H1 bulb in 4500k which will be a cheaper option, but I would suggest that above kit. Anything above 4500k is for show rather than light.
you can buy hella ballasts and an asian H1 bulb in 4500k which will be a cheaper option, but I would suggest that above kit. Anything above 4500k is for show rather than light.
11-29-2004, 08:10 AM
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what about one of these?
<ul><li><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=793687758 0&category=36476">Plug and play as they say...</a></li></ul>
11-29-2004, 10:25 AM
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here is what you typically find on ebay
<ul><li><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=793620853 9&category=36476">says hella philips but it sho ain't</a></li></ul>
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11-29-2004, 12:53 PM
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thanks for this info! i too am considering an HID system on the low-beams only. Was looking @ Mccu
(mcculloch) because they were the few people I could find who provided an entire kit.
I ended up on the Osram website trying to research what they had for bulbs, and came across the whole D1 & D2 thing... needless to say I became confused. The Philips sight wasn't any more help either =(
So it's written all over the place that 5000k has the most lumens output, although what I gather from you is that 4300k is better/more practical? I'm not interested in the "blue factor" so 6000k+ doesn't attract me, I want LIGHT. And the "4000k" halogen bulbs look nice but just don't have the oumph that HID gives out.
Anyhow if you have more referencing that could be provided regarding this subject please feel free to post it =). I will certainly read it and I'm sure there are others who are equally interested.
check yah later
I ended up on the Osram website trying to research what they had for bulbs, and came across the whole D1 & D2 thing... needless to say I became confused. The Philips sight wasn't any more help either =(
So it's written all over the place that 5000k has the most lumens output, although what I gather from you is that 4300k is better/more practical? I'm not interested in the "blue factor" so 6000k+ doesn't attract me, I want LIGHT. And the "4000k" halogen bulbs look nice but just don't have the oumph that HID gives out.
Anyhow if you have more referencing that could be provided regarding this subject please feel free to post it =). I will certainly read it and I'm sure there are others who are equally interested.
check yah later
11-29-2004, 01:17 PM
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So something like these wouldn't work?
from an A6. I was hoping so to fit the bulb into the RS2 projector housing. I know with some cutting and drilling perhaps. Then simply supply power to the ballasts.<ul><li><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7937259728&rd= 1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT">http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7937259728&rd= 1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3