[David C]

If you have reflector lamps i wouldnt bother. You need projector lamps and if a GT has projector lamps, chances are it already has xenons

You don't need projector lamps.

On a 147/156/GT use H7C short HIDs to fit under the metal caps of the dipbeam units.

 

[Gaz]

Thats a new one on me then. I thought it was to do with the reflectors causing catastrophic beam scatter?

 

[David C]

If you chop the metal caps off to fit the std length H7 HIDs, then the pattern is worse because the cap helps form the cut-off.
Short H7C HIDs are fine in 147/156/GT.

 

[Guest]

You don't need projector lamps.

On a 147/156/GT use H7C short HIDs to fit under the metal caps of the dipbeam units.

Will I need a kit or just bulbs?

 

[David C]

Will I need a kit or just bulbs?

Obviously a kit.

You can't just plug HID bulbs straight into a Halogen connector...

Very high voltage needed to ignite them, which the ballast takes care of.

 

[Guest]

Obviously a kit.

You can't just plug HID bulbs straight into a Halogen connector...

Very high voltage needed to ignite them, which the ballast takes care of.

Ah cheers :thumbs:

As you can see lighting is not my forte :lol:

 

[AcidicDavey]

Ok, I feel a little bit silly now. Yes putting those main connections from the bulb to the ballasts has made the kit I bought work, and work a treat too. I talked the seller through what I was doing with the kit and they were very helpful so I'm a happy boy.

Nicely placed on both sides and secured, no need to trim any of the plastics for this kit to fit nicely even on the n/s so that's nice
HID GTV 003 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

I've got some better side light bulbs waiting to be fitted once my replacement lower lights arrive this week hopefully. Also waiting on some Philips Blue Vision bulbs to arrive for the Main Beam, used them before in my V70 and they are convincing...
HID GTV 004 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Here's the link again for the kit I bought in the end...

I'll get another pic up of the lights tomorrow after a pic at night.

 

[jonnogtv]

Could someone please post a link to the sidelight bulbs. All the links I click on seem to have expired.

Possibly a stupid question here but to change the sidelight bulbs is it a bumper off job or do the lamps pop off from the front?

Finally, have you guys just been using normal front indicator bulbs?

 

[Gaz]

Pop the clear triangle piece off the corner of the cluster, there are 3 retaining screws behind. Then it will slide out

 

[jonnogtv]

Cheers Gaz, I'll have a look in the morning

 

[sensingsys]

Could someone please post a link to the sidelight bulbs. All the links I click on seem to have expired.

Your link does not point to a specific bulb so cannot say whether or not they would fit. I bought some that were too long - there is not room for much extra length, approximately an extra 10mm over the standard W5W length. Standard W5W is 27mm long x 10mm diameter, The over-long bulbs I bought had a diameter of 11.8mm and went through the aperture OK.

These look like they will fit W5W LED and reviews are good.

I bought the bulbs I linked to and had them fitted today, they are a good 'normal' white and quite a bit brighter than the ordinary filament bulbs, very pleased with them.

Old left, new right.

 

[jonnogtv]

I bought the bulbs I linked to and had them fitted today, they are a good 'normal' white and quite a bit brighter than the ordinary filament bulbs, very pleased with them.
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Old left, new right.

Thats a definite approvement. Thanks mate, I'll order some now

 

[jonnogtv]

Maybe not, they're out of stock in white

 

[AcidicDavey]

Try something like these, same thing but rather than costing £16 posted they're only £2.09!

When you put them into the bulb holder, test the lights first before putting the lights back together as some of these LED bulbs are sensitive to which way around they go so if it doesn't work take it out and put it in the other way around and test again.

I personally just use normal front indicator bulbs, they're bright and nice enough when you look at them yourself

P.S. You only need to remove 2 of the 3 screws to remove the unit, the upper and outer ones. The other is meant to adjust the fog light, it doesn't seem to do anything though lol!

 

[jonnogtv]

Cheers mate. I took a chance and ordered a set just before you posted. Hopefully they'll do the job

 

[sensingsys]

Try something like these, same thing but rather than costing £16 posted they're only £2.09!

But have you fitted them? If so, please give a report and post a picture.

They are obviously not the "same thing", the differences are obvious to me. Plenty of cheap W5W LEDs around and plenty of bad reports.

I went for these because of the good reports, and they are very good, pity they are not presently available, I bought mine about a week ago, maybe I bought the last pair.

 

[jonnogtv]

I took a punt on these, they looked similar to the ones you posted (ish) LINK

I went for these, not as expensive as the previous ones. Hope they work

I only ordered them a couple of hours ago, when they come in I'll let you know what they're like.

 

[Guili]

can anyone help please.

I need to order lights but I seem to be getting conflicting sizes for some.

HID HB3 - got it.
fogs size?
license plate bulb size?

thanks.

 

[REDGAZ]

Fogs are H3. Think number plate ones are the same as front side lights but not 100% sure,
This info is for GTV Phase 2 , Gaz

 

[AcidicDavey]

Forgot to say, these are the bulbs I used in the side lights and the puddle lights in the doors.

They are really good, I've bought a lot of these type of LED bulbs in the past and they've all been good! They match the 6000k hid in the dipped beam perfectly!

Here is a link a photo taken now... Not the best photo but you get the idea.

These linked here are crap however, don't buy bulbs like these!!