h.i.d xenon kit???

[ali50ferrari]

so i fitted it and its working. . . . . . .but on full beam it works finre a nice bright 6000k glow so much better than the o.e.m lighting any how upon pulling the light switch to dipped beam it continuosly flickers but on full beam works fine? any ideas or suggestions or a cure lol
thanks in advance people!

[hash]

I had a flickering problem on mine, didnt do it all the time though, but was just a dodgy connection in the end.

[StuBeeDoo]

It sounds to me like what you are calling "dipped beam" is actually dim-dip and your "main beam" is normal dipped. Main beam is when you have all 4 headlights on.
HID ballasts don't like dim-dip, they only work properly with the full 12v input.
Disconnect your dim dip resistor(s) on the inner wing. It's not a problem, later cars don't have it anyway.

[ali50ferrari]

It sounds to me like what you are calling "dipped beam" is actually dim-dip and your "main beam" is normal dipped. Main beam is when you have all 4 headlights on.
HID ballasts don't like dim-dip, they only work properly with the full 12v input.
Disconnect your dim dip resistor(s) on the inner wing. It's not a problem, later cars don't have it anyway.

where can i find the resistors on the inner wing?

[Jim320i]

I think the best port of call would to be remove them...Too bright and you'll get flagged up on your next mot.

Not a fan of them as they are just distracting to other drivers.

[ali50ferrari]

I think the best port of call would to be remove them...Too bright and you'll get flagged up on your next mot.

Not a fan of them as they are just distracting to other drivers.

there not that bright mate and they pass m.o.t had the same ones in the mrs a3 went through no probs and the oem lighting is shi te.

[Jim320i]

Ahh, ok... But if you can see other drivers head shapes on the car/lorry in front of them when your sitting in traffic, then turn them down! I hate people when they have them that bright behind me in traffic.


Also, the difference with the a3 and the e30 will be light positioning, the a3 will be made for it where as the e30 are set to one height, I think, not 100% though. But get them checked over before you take them into an mot. There was a thread on here the other day about the mot's getting more strict on these kinda lights.

[ali50ferrari]

Ahh, ok... But if you can see other drivers head shapes on the car/lorry in front of them when your sitting in traffic, then turn them down! I hate people when they have them that bright behind me in traffic.


Also, the difference with the a3 and the e30 will be light positioning, the a3 will be made for it where as the e30 are set to one height, I think, not 100% though. But get them checked over before you take them into an mot. There was a thread on here the other day about the mot's getting more strict on these kinda lights.

thanks for the advice but i havent got that issue of being able to see peoples head shape in front when im driving plus my car low aswell not too low but enough for the lights to be aiming lower than to cause problems for other drivers

[ali50ferrari]

soo where can i find the resistor wires on the inner wings?

[paulie1969]

soo where can i find the resistor wires on the inner wings?

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... ht=dim+dip

[Brianmoooore]

Ahh, ok... But if you can see other drivers head shapes on the car/lorry in front of them when your sitting in traffic, then turn them down! I hate people when they have them that bright behind me in traffic.


Also, the difference with the a3 and the e30 will be light positioning, the a3 will be made for it where as the e30 are set to one height, I think, not 100% though. But get them checked over before you take them into an mot. There was a thread on here the other day about the mot's getting more strict on these kinda lights.

The MOT test requirements for headlamp alignment were tightened up considerably a few years ago, but the type of headlamp fitted to facelift E30s is eminently suitable for HID lights. The beam control and cut off is very sharp, and correctly aligned HIDs will cause no annoyance to oncoming traffic whatsoever.
A far bigger problem is the newer rubbish on the roads that have yet to be subjected to an MOT test, and are driving around with headlamps randomly, generally pointing forwards.
After last years MOT test on my E34 (same headlamp design as E30) the tester actually commented afterwards on the quality and accuracy of the HID beam pattern.

[ali50ferrari]

soo where can i find the resistor wires on the inner wings?

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... ht=dim+dip

thanks for this, so judging from that picture it is in the corners of the wings sitting behind the grills?

[ali50ferrari]

Ahh, ok... But if you can see other drivers head shapes on the car/lorry in front of them when your sitting in traffic, then turn them down! I hate people when they have them that bright behind me in traffic.


Also, the difference with the a3 and the e30 will be light positioning, the a3 will be made for it where as the e30 are set to one height, I think, not 100% though. But get them checked over before you take them into an mot. There was a thread on here the other day about the mot's getting more strict on these kinda lights.

The MOT test requirements for headlamp alignment were tightened up considerably a few years ago, but the type of headlamp fitted to facelift E30s is eminently suitable for HID lights. The beam control and cut off is very sharp, and correctly aligned HIDs will cause no annoyance to oncoming traffic whatsoever.
A far bigger problem is the newer rubbish on the roads that have yet to be subjected to an MOT test, and are driving around with headlamps randomly, generally pointing forwards.
After last years MOT test on my E34 (same headlamp design as E30) the tester actually commented afterwards on the quality and accuracy of the HID beam pattern.

you can always rely on bryan mooooore to give you a heads up cheers for the info hoppefully i shouldnt get to much hassle,knowe the aim isnt too high havent had anyone complaining or flashing at me so far lol ! i dont think mine is a face lift? 1989 f reg

[Brianmoooore]

The headlamps in ali50ferrari's sig. pic. are the facelift type, and suitable for HID burners.
The ones in Jim320i's sig. aren't though. These are old technology reflector types with relatively poor beam control, and aren't really suitable for conversion. The whole headlamp assembley can be easily swapped for the later type though, with a little wire splicing.

[ali50ferrari]

so in your opinion bryan moooore i should be safe with the h.i.ds? can you tell me if my car is face lift or pre face lift? and whats the whole deal with high compression earlier m20 engines and later ones how can i find this out?
and where can i find the resistors for the dim dip i seen the link in afew post above buts its not exactly clear, can you help or any other zoner???

[charlE30]

Your car is a pre-facelift (cabs changed much later than saloon's) HID's as long as they're aimed correctly will be fine in the projector smiley headlights that are fitted to your car.

The dim dip resistor is on the passenger side inner wing behind the headlight, follow the wiring from the fusebox down the side of the passenger wing and you will see two large plugs going to the resistor which is bolted to the wing.. unplug them

Engine... without a photo it's hard to tell as a lot has already been changed on your car.. where is your water expansion bottle? if it's on the passenger wing it's the lower compression facelift M20B25 if it's over on the drivers side you've got the earlier HC M20B25

HTH

Charlie