GSMGuy Posted March 16, 2005 Author Report Posted March 16, 2005 Mr T, Chromedome went for the H7 kit in 8000k colour. the same kit would do your Gal. You do have to cut a 22mm hole in the rear bover, but the kit comes prefitted with a high quality grommet, which is nice and tight fitting. Mike Quote
chromedome Posted March 16, 2005 Report Posted March 16, 2005 Because I used a 20mm grommet the cables were a tight fit leaving only very small gaps. I'm going to fill these gaps with black silicon once I've had the headlight adjuster motor replaced. Whilst at the garage the guy adjusted my headlights FOC and will adjust them again when the adjuster has been replaced. Quote
GSMGuy Posted March 16, 2005 Author Report Posted March 16, 2005 CD, has the adjustment made any difference to the range?? I am just contemplating fitting a second set to my Gal, so I can have HID main beams too!! Mike Quote
chromedome Posted March 16, 2005 Report Posted March 16, 2005 GSMGuy, can't really tell about the HID's yet as my lights are on level setting 1 because the adjuster motor is knackered. When in the highest position the levelling motor would chatter and make the dip beam flicker (which I mentioned if you remember, no fault of the HID's). I might see if I can get them adjusted to give a more uniform spread as they seem very directional with lots of shadows at the moment. I've ordered some Osram Cool Blue H1's for my high beam because I can't afford to upgrade them to HID's at the moment. Also need to think where to put the extra ballast boxes. I've found some Philips W5W xenon filled side lamp bulbs which are supposed to blend in better with the HID's. Doesn't look too good at the moment because the side lamps look so yellow. These HID's are really bright :D , I've just parked up and come indoors and even the house lights look dim and yellow now. :huh: Quote
chromedome Posted April 1, 2005 Report Posted April 1, 2005 Had my headlight levelling motor replaced today. Quote
GSMGuy Posted April 5, 2005 Author Report Posted April 5, 2005 Chromedome, glad you are pleased with the results, have now got some more stock of kits, but am awaiting some spare 6000k bulbs.. Mike Quote
Guest Ga1973 Posted August 13, 2005 Report Posted August 13, 2005 Sorry to sound a bit slow here but are these only available for the Mk2 Galaxy or can you get them to retrofit onto a MK1 Galaxy too ? :D Cheers Ga Quote
GSMGuy Posted August 13, 2005 Author Report Posted August 13, 2005 GA1973, they are available for H4 applications (Mk1 Gal) for the same price with a HID dip/halogen main beam - or for Quote
Guest TDiAds Posted August 13, 2005 Report Posted August 13, 2005 I thought to have HID's you had to have auto levelling light units, if you look at the factory fitted items on all xenon fitted cars the lights level automatically on start up each time. The gal levelling system is manual, so is this completely legal or will it be problem time when the MOT comes up ??? anyone shed any light on this ??? Quote
GSMGuy Posted August 13, 2005 Author Report Posted August 13, 2005 This has been covered before - apparently there is no requirement for an auto levelling feature on aftermarket kits, only those fitted at the time of manufacture, as they have to comply with OEM regs.. My car passed the MOT with flying colours, and the tester even did the alignment for me free of charge on the beam tester - which made a hell of a difference to the spread.. Mike Quote
BrummyGit Posted August 31, 2005 Report Posted August 31, 2005 I'm waiting for a new Galaxy with Xenon's, but could be very interested in converting the main beams with an after market kit as well. Bearing in mind that the mains are often used for relatively short periods, would the start-up and then warm-up before full efficiency times make this unwise? Cheers Steve Quote
GSMGuy Posted August 31, 2005 Author Report Posted August 31, 2005 Xenons do take approx 10- secs to reach full brightness after switching on... I don't find this a prolem, already having fully warmed up dipped beams.. Mike Quote
Phil Neal Posted August 31, 2005 Report Posted August 31, 2005 is it not illegal to have HIDS without automatic headlight leveling? I have HIDs on my omega and they rock! Quote
Guest athers Posted October 8, 2005 Report Posted October 8, 2005 will these fit the mk1 (98) vw sharan ??? Quote
Guest vr6galaxy Posted October 9, 2005 Report Posted October 9, 2005 will these fit the mk1 (98) vw sharan ??? Yes see the above post copied below :( GSMGuy GA1973, they are available for H4 applications (Mk1 Gal) for the same price with a HID dip/halogen main beam - or for Quote
Guest athers Posted October 9, 2005 Report Posted October 9, 2005 anyone got any pics of the actual installation ??? were do you find fitting the balasts easiest ect . Quote
dulux72 Posted October 11, 2005 Report Posted October 11, 2005 Hi GSMguy Can you confirm how much a kit would be for a 2005 Galaxy Zetec Many thxDulux72 Quote
GSMGuy Posted October 11, 2005 Author Report Posted October 11, 2005 Hi all, Well this thread has been busy in my absence!!! For a 2005 Gal H7 kit you are looking at Quote
dulux72 Posted October 14, 2005 Report Posted October 14, 2005 Chromedome, any chance of a photo of your install ? Would be interested in the placement of the ballasts.Do they need to be mounted any particular way ? Quote
chromedome Posted October 14, 2005 Report Posted October 14, 2005 Once they're installed you can't see anything. The offside ballast is fitted underneath the headlight and held in place with outdoor sticky pads. The nearside ballast is fitted in the battery compartment and once again held in place with the sticky pads. The ballasts do not need to be mounted a particular way up, just in a dry place. You will need to drill a 20mm hole in each access panel (the plastic cover on the back of the headlight) to run the cables from the ballast units. I then sealed any gaps with black silicon to keep the moisture out. If the ballasts now come smaller you may be able to fit them inside the headlight assembly therefore no holes needed. In my case the ballasts were just slightly too big. If you can get them inside the headlight, wrap them in something to stop them rattling around. Make sure you don't restrict the headlamp levelling mechanism. You will then need to go down your local garage to get the headlights realligned for maximum spread and height. Hope this helps. PS. Don't go poking around with these light switched on, there's a few thousand volts present. Voltage is needed to fire the HID's. Quote
GSMGuy Posted October 14, 2005 Author Report Posted October 14, 2005 Dulux, cheque arrived today, will post kit once cleared :P Chromedome is right about the voltage... They fire up at about 25000v, and then run at about 13000v! Ouch.. Mike Quote
dulux72 Posted October 16, 2005 Report Posted October 16, 2005 Cheers for the heads up Looking forward to getting my hands on them Quote
dulux72 Posted October 28, 2005 Report Posted October 28, 2005 Got them BUTI have a quick question Am I missing something in the kit ? :D I can't see the 22mm gromit or am I being blind ???? Quote
GSMGuy Posted October 29, 2005 Author Report Posted October 29, 2005 Adam, not sure it it comes in the Pilot kit, they had them in the Techone's.. Will email my supplier.. Mike Quote
dulux72 Posted October 29, 2005 Report Posted October 29, 2005 Mike What can I say but WOW What a difference And not sure if the PILOT kit has smaller ballasts but I was able to install the whole lot within the light casing so no drilling or grommit needed Once again thanks and if anyone else is considering getting a set .........What are you waiting for !!!!! Quote
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