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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 (Post 310541)
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 (Post 310403)
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

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
http://images63.fotosik.pl/238/43ff12951da6a5bd.jpg
http://images65.fotosik.pl/239/4a9efa7fe60a2ccc.jpg
http://images65.fotosik.pl/239/4b230daf5ea3a627.jpg

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 (Post 366058)
Hello All.
Now I'm after installation bi-xenon
http://images63.fotosik.pl/238/43ff12951da6a5bd.jpg
http://images65.fotosik.pl/239/4a9efa7fe60a2ccc.jpg
http://images65.fotosik.pl/239/4b230daf5ea3a627.jpg

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

That looks great! Nice job:cheers:

PCC010 10-27-2013 02:15 AM

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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 pichttp://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1382869011.jpg

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 (Post 437241)
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 (Post 437468)
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.


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