MKIV High Beams

[djstorm]

So, got the ecodes in, HID conversion all set. Any recommendations for the best and brightest H1 high beams? I do mostly highway driving, so they'll get lots of use. I was looking at getting Hella Optilux XB H1's, wanted to see if there was anything else that was recommended...

[Stonewall]

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You are talking about ecodes with a projector housing right? Because if you are putting HID's into a normal housing prepaired to get blasted not only on these board but also by the police. As for high beams any of the higher end bulbs should suit you fine.

[Khyron]

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Order from the UK - http://www.powerbulbs.co.uk/ . Kick ass free shipping, get either the philips or the osrams. Mine showed up in a matter of days. Canada has **** selection for H1/h3s.

Khyron

[djstorm]

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Yeah don't worry all - ecodes with projector housing. H1's been ordered. Thanks!

[RobG]

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Re-wire the low beams too!

[djstorm]

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What do you mean re-wire the lows? I got an HID's for the lows... I also need to pick up a Euro switch and wiring harness for the fogs now... completely forgot about that part. Any suggestions as to where I can get all this installed? Starting to think I'm not up to it...

[RobG]

Re: MKIV High Beams

It's not that bad of a project, take it on yourself, there is lots on info available. and if you have any issues, post it up!

HID lights a not the best light to be turning on and off when your on the highway, I'm not too sure what car you have, but a Jetta switches from high to low beam and a Golf leaves the lows on with the high beam. The rewireing only applies to the Jetta.

you can get the switch/harness at Concept-1, but if you can wait, PG Performance has alwas been good to me.
What headlights did you get?

[djstorm]

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Got the HELIX OEM Projectors from 20squared. HID kit from VVME. 6000K

[djstorm]

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Anyone have recommendations for the best (cheapest) place to get a Euroswitch and fog wiring harness? Also looking for clear front corner (bumper) markers... And where is the best place to mount the ballast for the HIDs?

[jazzgtivr6]

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Anyone have recommendations for the best (cheapest) place to get a Euroswitch and fog wiring harness? Also looking for clear front corner (bumper) markers... And where is the best place to mount the ballast for the HIDs?

djstorm

Doesnt the back of the light housing have a spot for the Ballasts to be mounted to?

Are you sure that the High Beams are not H7's?

Best Place for Euro light switch
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2281646
I picked mine up from Ross, he charged me $33 usd to ship, took like 3-4 days

Best place for Fog light harness
http://www.momentummotorparts.com/store/harnesses.asp

[djstorm]

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Hey guys - I'm planning on ripping it up and putting everything in this weekend - any suggestions on where to mount the ballast? there isn't really a space for them on the back of the headlight itself...

[Satnam]

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where the bumper rebar mounts
edit: behind the rebar, this ballast is mounted to a bracket first

[djstorm]

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sweet. that should do it. I'm planning on doing the intall this wknd, I'll take lots of pics...

[jazzgtivr6]

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sweet. that should do it. I'm planning on doing the intall this wknd, I'll take lots of pics...

Post up the pics

[djstorm]

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switch, clear bumper lites and wiring still haven't come in, grrrr. will have to wait till next week, Dj'ing tonite, and dj'ing the Vibe 98.5 $98,000 wedding tommorrow nite. Oh well, when everything comes in maybe I'll take a day off work to toss it all in... I'll post it once it's done...