Hid's And Melted Valeos

[eob 7]

Just fitted some new Valeo headlights to the 205, really freshens up the old girls face. While I was in there, I fitted some HID's for a laugh and found that, while the light is nothing short of pure awesome, the Valeo headlights did get fairly interestingly hot. Sure looked good though.

 

Anyone fitted HID's succesfully?

[timmsy19 3]

Yep ive had mine on about 2-3 weeks now without any issues also got Valeo headlights. do get a bit hot but there glass lens's so should be fine

[damien 22 1 Cars]

ive had my HID's for over 2 years now and not a problem

[marc t 0]

My Hid's in my BMW seem colder than the oe bulbs.

 

Have you compared them to standard bulbs?

[Mark205 1]

Where do you get new valeo headlights, also are the HID the blue lights that shine brighter.

[dcc 855]

local motorfactors sold me a new headlamp unit for £30 for the driver side and £20 for the passenger side.

[matty_gti 20]

IIRC the HID's actualy give off less heat than standard bulbs.

 

Where do you get new valeo headlights, also are the HID the blue lights that shine brighter.

 

Any motorfactors and yes they are depending on what 'K' kit you have.

Edited April 9, 2009 by matty_gti

[pug_ham 244 3 Cars]

Moved to correct section, hardly an XU engine service & maintenance topic.

 

Graham.

[Henry Yorke 269 3 Cars]

I guess those with HID's have not had any problem with the inner silvering melting / dulling etc?

 

I think early HID's could dull perspex lenses.