(Tested) $35 H.I.D kit on ebay

[dmoffitt]

They're in Ellips... the beam pattern will be the same no matter what you put in them.

WRONG. rebased bulbs will have a proper beam patter, non rebased ones won't. if you don't believe that, do a little research into optics. the proper locating of the bulb in the housing drastically effects output and pattern...

you get what you pay for. if you "just" want HIDs, fine. if you want a good improvement in light output and quality kit, get a Hella or Philips setup... glad you like 'em, lets see how long it lasts, that will be the trust test of value.

[Alpine003]

WRONG. rebased bulbs will have a proper beam patter, non rebased ones won't. if you don't believe that, do a little research into optics. the proper locating of the bulb in the housing drastically effects output and pattern...

This is true but an easy way to tell if your hot spots will be affected is to hold the rebased bulb up to your factory ones and compare side by side where the actual filament or gas center is and see if they are aligned. If not, your hot spots will be affected which ultimately will affect light output.

[Mike325]

I did see if the hid bulb and the regular halogen were the same length and they are exactly the same length. I will go check on the filament thing right now. I can see a cut off in my garage though.

[Mike325]

I did see if the hid bulb and the regular halogen were the same length and they are exactly the same length. I will go check on the filament thing right now. I can see a cut off in my garage though.

The filament location and the location of the circular area in the hid bulb are at the exact same spot.

[tn325i]

I got a set for $160 from the same guy..($125 + $35 Ship)

I have HIDs in my E36 and love the light output.. I've been wanting a set for the E30.. I have the smoked ellipsoids from mikeedler on it so these should look sharp..

You can't beat the price and the bulbs, ballast and all the stuff in the kit is warranteed for 12 months...

Copy from auction =

WARRANTY
All claims for incorrect orders must be filed within 1 week of receipt!
Buyers are responsible for ensuring that they have ordered the correct bulb size and color!
CLICK HERE FOR BULB SIZE GUIDE
Replacements are granted for all defective or faulty products for 12 months!
Misuse or damage caused by/during installation will void the warranty!
WE DO NOT REFUND SHIPPING CHARGE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE!

I'll let you know if I have any diff results than you did..

[cheades]

I would seriously look into getting new projectors as well when you do this upgrade. I compared the pattern of the ellipsoid projector to the e46 projector and the e46 was so much better. It isn't very hard to make the new projector fit into our housing either.

[asubimmer]

I would seriously look into getting new projectors as well when you do this upgrade. I compared the pattern of the ellipsoid projector to the e46 projector and the e46 was so much better. It isn't very hard to make the new projector fit into our housing either.

care to elaborate?

[cheades]

With my euro projectors there was a distinct hot spot in the middle of the pattern. As you moved off center it got lower and lower. The e46 has no hot spot, it is consistantly very bright across the entire whole pattern.

The main way I would describe the difference is euro/us ellipsoids were designed to use a certain amount of light output so they had to concentrate more in the center. The e46 hid projector was designed for way more light so they could spread the light out much more without losing anything in the center. 10+ years of development makes a difference.

[asubimmer]

ohh I ment care to elaborate on how to fit them :)

[Mike325]

ohh I ment care to elaborate on how to fit them :)

[cheades]

Oh sorry, the e46 projectors will fit but you have to do a bit of grinding on the edge of the projector. Then make an adapter plate that bolts to the e46 housing and then to the e30 projector housing. You have to break out the inner lip where the gasket goes on the e30 housing.

[asubimmer]

pics? and is the end of the projector lense where the factory one was? the adapter plate has me???

[cheades]

I will try to get pictures this weekend, I was supposed to make some more for someone but haven't had much time. Need to see if he still needs them.

[damith]

Thank the guy who too the 1st step

Thanx for taking the first step man. most of us will surely benefit from this.
i'm going to buy one for myslf soon.

[damith]

Thank the guy who took the 1st step

Thanx for taking the first step man. most of us will surely benefit from this.
i'm going to buy one for myslf soon.