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Re: Flourish HIDs [Re: ] #1264845 28/09/2011 23:45 28/09/2011 23:45
Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,180 Sheffield X19_pilot Enjoying the ride
X19_pilot Enjoying the ride Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,180 Sheffield	Originally Posted by MikeRoss The electromagnetic field generated by the high voltage needed to start the HID bulbs fries the microchip in the motors apparently. They killed mine within a day. Is this the case with all HIDs? I am thinking of investing in some.

Re: Flourish HIDs [Re: ] #1264849 29/09/2011 00:19 29/09/2011 00:19
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,694 Midlands MCMike Forum is my job
MCMike Forum is my job Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,694 Midlands	Yes I think so 1972 Triumph Stag 1984 Alfasud TI 1999 Fiat Coupe Turbo LE 2005 350Z

Re: Flourish HIDs [Re: ] #1264854 29/09/2011 00:39 29/09/2011 00:39
Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,180 Sheffield X19_pilot Enjoying the ride
X19_pilot Enjoying the ride Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,180 Sheffield	Rats! Is there any way around this? i.e. mount the ballasts away from the light fitting, or is it not the ballast that causes the problem?

Re: Flourish HIDs [Re: ] #1264857 29/09/2011 01:00 29/09/2011 01:00
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,694 Midlands MCMike Forum is my job
MCMike Forum is my job Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,694 Midlands	I'm not sure - just adjusted my lights down, and unplugged the connectors to the light-adjuster motors prior to fitting my HIDS. I've never had any issues with other road users flashing me, and visibility at night is very good ! 1972 Triumph Stag 1984 Alfasud TI 1999 Fiat Coupe Turbo LE 2005 350Z

Re: Flourish HIDs [Re: ] #1264859 29/09/2011 01:07 29/09/2011 01:07
Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,180 Sheffield X19_pilot Enjoying the ride
X19_pilot Enjoying the ride Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,180 Sheffield	So as long as the light adjusters are unplugged, they should be ok? HID shopping here I come!

Re: Flourish HIDs [Re: ] #1264863 29/09/2011 01:43 29/09/2011 01:43
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,694 Midlands MCMike Forum is my job
MCMike Forum is my job Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,694 Midlands	yes - they will be OK in that the motors won't burn out, but they won't flap around or anything - the HID's really are night and day compared to the standard lights. 1972 Triumph Stag 1984 Alfasud TI 1999 Fiat Coupe Turbo LE 2005 350Z

Re: Flourish HIDs [Re: MCMike] #1264865 29/09/2011 02:10 29/09/2011 02:10
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 23,347 North Wales Theresa Former Presidentessa Club member 58
Theresa Former Presidentessa Club member 58 Forum Fossil Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 23,347 North Wales	My HID's didn't burn the motors out when I fitted them I was expecting them to, due to what everyone on here said, but mine are still fine

Re: Flourish HIDs [Re: ] #1265050 29/09/2011 18:46 29/09/2011 18:46
N nismo Unregistered
nismo Unregistered N	use one of these and you don't have to use the fiat wiring so there is no chance of frying the motors , mine came with this in the kit and i still have working motors 3 years on . http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HID-Xenon...cles_CarParts_SM&hash=item415d53d00f

Re: Flourish HIDs [Re: ] #1265069 29/09/2011 19:58 29/09/2011 19:58
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,168 London E EDz Competition Level
EDz Competition Level E Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,168 London	Mine are Pilots been on for 5 years - no problems with motors either e46 M3 330D Sport

Re: Flourish HIDs [Re: ] #1265126 29/09/2011 21:38 29/09/2011 21:38
Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,180 Sheffield X19_pilot Enjoying the ride
X19_pilot Enjoying the ride Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,180 Sheffield	Originally Posted by nismo use one of these and you don't have to use the fiat wiring so there is no chance of frying the motors , mine came with this in the kit and i still have working motors 3 years on . http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HID-Xenon...cles_CarParts_SM&hash=item415d53d00f For the sake of a fiver, that seems like a sensible investment. Thanks.

Re: Flourish HIDs [Re: ] #1281026 18/10/2011 19:45 18/10/2011 19:45
B bossycoupe Unregistered
bossycoupe Unregistered B	i undone one of the bolts holding my headlight inplace and pushed it through the ballast bracket, tightened it back in place and she has been sweet as

Re: Flourish HIDs [Re: ] #1284075 27/10/2011 19:07 27/10/2011 19:07
G gargoil Unregistered
gargoil Unregistered G	They are currently waiting for new stock of H1 kits to come in if other people are wanting a set.

Re: Flourish HIDs [Re: ] #1284096 27/10/2011 20:13 27/10/2011 20:13
N nismo Unregistered
nismo Unregistered N	i just bought a set of these for £17 delivered , slim ballast , 8000k colour , h1 buld with a starting price of £13.99 delivered and if you view his shop there are others at this price on other days . http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-D2R-H...cles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3cbdab1048

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