Menoporsche Posted January 2, 2022 Report Share Posted January 2, 2022 I fitted Hids4U kit to my family Toyota about a year ago. Aside from needing to fine tune them as they didn't fix in the positions of the previous lights, they've been great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codfanglers Posted January 2, 2022 Report Share Posted January 2, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, YorkshireBoxster said: Hi Andy, do the ballast boxes fit nicely as I am tempted by them now that I've seen the prices etc. Thinking the 35w version as the 55 might be a bit bright. Cheers The three boxes for each H7 lamp fit quite easily into the back of the light housing, but if you want main beams as well there won't be room to get another set of boxes in there. No CANbus errors. I went 35W for the same reason (see recent thread). Yellow wire is +ve, Brown is earth. Edited January 2, 2022 by Codfanglers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boer13 Posted January 2, 2022 Report Share Posted January 2, 2022 Would insurance companies regard a halogen -> anything else upgrade, as a vehicle modification? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codfanglers Posted January 2, 2022 Report Share Posted January 2, 2022 1 minute ago, boer13 said: Would insurance companies regard a halogen -> anything else upgrade, as a vehicle modification? Probably if it was a contributing factor into an accident but with projectors giving an accurate light pattern and brightness still less than modern headlamps why would it be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andygo Posted January 2, 2022 Report Share Posted January 2, 2022 I fitted the ballast boxes inside the standard headlamp casings with no problem. I used some 2inch wide heavy duty velcro. The heat wasnt an issue as the velcor didn't melt or become unnattached. Much better solution IMHO than dangling tye ballasts on the outside of the casings to rattle around in the elements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boer13 Posted January 2, 2022 Report Share Posted January 2, 2022 1 hour ago, Codfanglers said: Probably if it was a contributing factor into an accident but with projectors giving an accurate light pattern and brightness still less than modern headlamps why would it be? Arguably this is nit picking. Recently needed to complete the annual red tape, and recall the question 'has this vehicle been modified in any way'? While better lights most certainly will assist to prevent incidents, I don't want to compromise my cover. I can check with them, but was hoping somebody here already knows the answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codfanglers Posted January 2, 2022 Report Share Posted January 2, 2022 13 minutes ago, boer13 said: Arguably this is nit picking. Recently needed to complete the annual red tape, and recall the question 'has this vehicle been modified in any way'? While better lights most certainly will assist to prevent incidents, I don't want to compromise my cover. I can check with them, but was hoping somebody here already knows the answer. Should I contact my insurance company about fitting reversing sensors and changing the speakers in the doors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boer13 Posted January 3, 2022 Report Share Posted January 3, 2022 I'll leave the bait but still think its a valid question. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireBoxster Posted January 3, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2022 (edited) 21 hours ago, boer13 said: Would insurance companies regard a halogen -> anything else upgrade, as a vehicle modification? Given that it is currently deemed "not for road use" (in other words illegal on the road) for any such mod unless the vehicle is pre 86 (iirc) then your insurance would likely be void if going by the word of the law. In reality I think it would have to be very specific circumstances for that to happen such as extremely bright bulbs in a reflector lens throwing blinding light all over the place which caused a serious collision. Kind of like an aftermarket bike exhaust/full system which is race only. I've been stood next to police when bikes clearly fitted with race systems pull out of a bike meet and they just make a mental note for potential future use. In other words don't break the law when you're breaking the law. Make of that what you will. Edited January 3, 2022 by YorkshireBoxster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boer13 Posted January 18, 2022 Report Share Posted January 18, 2022 (edited) On 1/2/2022 at 8:57 PM, Codfanglers said: The three boxes for each H7 lamp fit quite easily into the back of the light housing, but if you want main beams as well there won't be room to get another set of boxes in there. No CANbus errors. I went 35W for the same reason (see recent thread). Yellow wire is +ve, Brown is earth. Thanks Codfanglers, I went the same route (H7's only) and v happy with the complete transformation. The Mrs had to lend a hand so I could take a few pics, but no drilling required - everything fits easily as you've mentioned. 60min job. Car's happy too. Last pic before closing up: Edited January 18, 2022 by boer13 . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted January 19, 2022 Report Share Posted January 19, 2022 Nice nail polish darling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earley231186 Posted January 19, 2022 Report Share Posted January 19, 2022 What's performance like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy987 Posted January 22, 2022 Report Share Posted January 22, 2022 ^ that, any thoughts please, currently have projectors with LED’s but not happy with them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boer13 Posted January 22, 2022 Report Share Posted January 22, 2022 Sure cured me from the unbearable urge to check if the light switch is in the full on position.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisW2 Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 I'd also like brighter dipped lights in my 06 987, but being a technical doofus lean strongly towards the simplest solution of just switching bulbs if possible. Would switching to LED bulbs like these make much difference and would it trigger any warning lights?https://www.hids4u.co.uk/led-car-foglight-bulb-h7-477/?finder_tab=abd_bulbs&finder_end=front&finder_type=led_bulbs If they are ok, any specific recomendations? Or would just upgrading the bulbs to better quality ones like these given any tangible benefithttps://www.hids4u.co.uk/porsche-boxster-convertible-2006-06.html And again if so, any specific recommendations. I believe I have projector lens' but would't put my mortgage on it. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boer13 Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 ChrisW2 your Q leans towards those early on in this thread. Then some users explained the advantages of Xenons. And some others complained about their LED attempts. In all cases, installation is pretty much the same effort and requires you to operate the headlight removal tool and a screw driver. That's it. So I suggest read this thread top to bottom & then decide which type you want - as mentioned, it's all the same (minimal) effort. Good luck 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBB Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 @ChrisW2, I’ve just fitted these https://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/h7-twenty20-projector-led-headlight-bulbs-pair.html and they’ve made a big step up from the standard bulb, probably quite a lot due to the whiteness (6000K) of the beam. Previous LEDs I tried were more yellow coloured and also flickered at low temperatures so I also installed Philips CANBUS adapters which just go in line between the OEM connection and the LED bulb. I followed the guide that @Hainesy made and it all worked first time. The hardest part was taking the headlight out and putting it back in again as I was worried about breaking the headlight, but take your time and it will make sense when you actually try it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireBoxster Posted January 29, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2022 4 hours ago, BBB said: @ChrisW2, I’ve just fitted these https://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/h7-twenty20-projector-led-headlight-bulbs-pair.html and they’ve made a big step up from the standard bulb, probably quite a lot due to the whiteness (6000K) of the beam. Previous LEDs I tried were more yellow coloured and also flickered at low temperatures so I also installed Philips CANBUS adapters which just go in line between the OEM connection and the LED bulb. I followed the guide that @Hainesy made and it all worked first time. The hardest part was taking the headlight out and putting it back in again as I was worried about breaking the headlight, but take your time and it will make sense when you actually try it. Can you remember which way round they went? I've read the reviews and one mentions v up/down. I'm tempted by these over the hids due to the instant light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBB Posted January 29, 2022 Report Share Posted January 29, 2022 5 hours ago, YorkshireBoxster said: Can you remember which way round they went? I've read the reviews and one mentions v up/down. I'm tempted by these over the hids due to the instant light. The pointy bit of the ‘V’ shape that the LED elements sit in was pointing downwards. It also matches the orientation that they were supplied, so the tab on the LED surround matches the gap in the bulb holder without any changes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveEFI Posted January 29, 2022 Report Share Posted January 29, 2022 On 12/31/2021 at 5:07 PM, TV8 said: I put these on my 987.1 with projectors (big lens is visible) . You have to cut the cover of the headlight case to put the ballast outside but fantastic light output you can keep the ballast inside but I wasn’t happy doing that as it’s a bit of a squeeze! There are a couple of write ups on here and it’s an easy job H7 HIDS4U Stealth 55W Xenon HID I managed to fit the power supply inside the housing. Same kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV8 Posted January 30, 2022 Report Share Posted January 30, 2022 On 1/29/2022 at 11:15 AM, DaveEFI said: I managed to fit the power supply inside the housing. Same kit. You can fit them in but from memory, some of the reviews talk about the heat of the ballasts. Are you pleased with the light output? I thought they were fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisW2 Posted February 2, 2022 Report Share Posted February 2, 2022 On 1/28/2022 at 11:03 PM, BBB said: @ChrisW2, I’ve just fitted these https://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/h7-twenty20-projector-led-headlight-bulbs-pair.html and they’ve made a big step up from the standard bulb, probably quite a lot due to the whiteness (6000K) of the beam. Previous LEDs I tried were more yellow coloured and also flickered at low temperatures so I also installed Philips CANBUS adapters which just go in line between the OEM connection and the LED bulb. I followed the guide that @Hainesy made and it all worked first time. The hardest part was taking the headlight out and putting it back in again as I was worried about breaking the headlight, but take your time and it will make sense when you actually try it. Thank you will give it a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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