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mcomet · 10-23-2012, 07:22 PM

I am with Kyle on this one... I have litronic and washers as well. But these led lights really upgrade the look of the car to more modern. Not sure what to do about removal of washers tho I imagine it would be possible. The other question tho is if this is made for non HID setups would the actual connectors or wiring be different?

Otoh I might keep my lamps for a while but I am curious ....

kyleturner2020 · 10-23-2012, 07:28 PM

I was just wondering about the connectors as well....

mcomet · 10-24-2012, 07:53 PM

I contacted them. The reply I got is that the connectors will be the same. However of course doing HID on these means a separate ballast kit as opposed to our current litronics. Also if you have washers like me that will cp,rout with the light, I am or sure what will need to happen to close up the connector feeding the fluid for that. Maybe crimp somehow?

This might be enough to dissuade me for while. The OEM stock litronics are actually valued more than these.. Something to keep in mind. I am curious to know if I anyone who actually had stock HIDs had done this mod and what their thoughts are...

kyleturner2020 · 10-25-2012, 11:41 AM

interesting, thanks. My headlights become hazed every few months so I was looking into this. I wonder how hard it is to just remove the whole washer system?

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Originally Posted by mcomet

I contacted them. The reply I got is that the connectors will be the same. However of course doing HID on these means a separate ballast kit as opposed to our current litronics. Also if you have washers like me that will cp,rout with the light, I am or sure what will need to happen to close up the connector feeding the fluid for that. Maybe crimp somehow?

This might be enough to dissuade me for while. The OEM stock litronics are actually valued more than these.. Something to keep in mind. I am curious to know if I anyone who actually had stock HIDs had done this mod and what their thoughts are...

SF-Rockster · 12-14-2012, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by mcomet

I am with Kyle on this one... I have litronic and washers as well. But these led lights really upgrade the look of the car to more modern. Not sure what to do about removal of washers tho I imagine it would be possible. The other question tho is if this is made for non HID setups would the actual connectors or wiring be different?

Otoh I might keep my lamps for a while but I am curious ....

If you buy a set of the LED HL you can sell me yours.

Michiganstar · 12-14-2012, 12:07 PM

There really is no other way than tint spray or replacing the headlights for clear units. The only amber removal you may have read about is taking the inner amber lens out of the clear head lights.

particlewave · 12-14-2012, 06:08 PM

Huh?
Ok, then. Thanks for the tip?

geetee · 01-01-2013, 05:19 PM

For the low beams, I've had HID's hooked up and have been running them all along.
A week ago, the right HID headlights would not turn on. I've swapped sides/bulbs, hooked up another ballast and tried everything. The right HID headlights will not turn on. If I install halogen H1 bulbs, they both light up without a problem....anyone have a clue?
I have both sides grounded the same way. The right will not light up and will blow the fuse every other time I take the headlights out and try to reinstall them. Weak battery?

Michiganstar · 01-22-2013, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by boxster7614

Thought I would throw my version into this thread.

I really like those. Where are they from?

SF-Rockster · 01-23-2013, 01:52 AM

^ he made them himself.

PCC · 09-18-2013, 06:30 PM

Old thread, but I'll give an update on the led headlights.

I was one of the first who bought a black set and I ended up with major dramas.

Fog light burn out, crazed lens and fogging.

Just received the gen 2 set after some 6 months! Look the same as the old set, but quality appears much improved. Jeffrey at xtreme has been very helpfully considering his hands have been tied waiting for the new version to been released.

This set have 27w fogs and I'll install a low beam hid kit to keep the units cool.

Will post a progress update in a few weeks.

Thanks Jeff for your persistence

BruceH · 09-18-2013, 08:21 PM

Thanks for the update. Curious how the next generation will hold up.

gtsvectra · 10-03-2013, 12:53 AM

Hello All.
Now I'm after installation bi-xenon

I have a lot of pictures of the installation. If anyone needs.
regards m.

BruceH · 10-03-2013, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by gtsvectra

Hello All.
Now I'm after installation bi-xenon

I have a lot of pictures of the installation. If anyone needs.
regards m.

That looks great! Nice job

PCC010 · 10-27-2013, 02:15 AM

Well its been a while, but I can provide some feedback on my black LED headlights supplied by Jeffrey at Xtreme.

Some may not know but I had some major dramas with the original model (One of the first to get the black coated model). Issues included:

- Cracked lens due probably caused by the heat of the halogen globe;
- Lens fogging;
- Fog light coating melted; and
- LED's orange indicator playing up.

I had to wait some seven months for the updated version and at this point thank Jeff for providing re-assurance that the lights would be replaced.

When the new one's came I'll be honest they looked the same although I understand the projector has been lowered slightly and 27w glove fitted to the fog lights.

I then waited another 6 weeks for some projector HID's, which managed to arrive in bits!

Anyway, finally found some time to install the HID's (see pics) and I can now confirm the lights are looking and working perfectly (except for some minor adjustment issues, which I'll sort out some dark night).

They get plenty of favourable comments and certainly update the whole look of the car.

Its almost a totally LED car now with rear lights, brake lights, interior lights etc all LED.

Oh - and HID's are a must for the Projectors.

Apologise for some of the pics as the sun was pretty bright

PCC010 · 10-27-2013, 02:17 AM

And one more pic

mack73 · 02-21-2015, 01:35 PM

Curious how these lights held up over the years? Are the 2nd Gen any better?

particlewave · 02-23-2015, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by mack73

Curious how these lights held up over the years? Are the 2nd Gen any better?

That depends on what you mean by "better".
They seem to have addressed some of the issues with the lens melting and fogging, but that's about it.

If the price were ~$300, they might be worth it. Otherwise, purchase at your own risk

mack73 · 02-23-2015, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by particlewave

That depends on what you mean by "better".
They seem to have addressed some of the issues with the lens melting and fogging, but that's about it.

If the price were ~$300, they might be worth it. Otherwise, purchase at your own risk

Well that is a start I guess

what are the issues that remain?

particlewave · 02-24-2015, 09:04 AM

Halogen bulbs, plastic projector (fire is hot), LEDs are low quality (burn out), they don't actually fit in/on the car, the alignment pegs break off due to low quality brittle plastic, foam rubber surround gasket holds water and rots sealant between outer lens and headlight body allowing water and dirt infiltration, "chrome" flakes off, paint flakes off, full of "cooling holes" which also let dust, dirt and water in.