HID Xenon headlight conversion

[JNemeth]

I have seen lots of kits to convert to HID. Has anyone made a kit for, or pieced together the parts to do an Esprit? And, how is the high beam handled, is that also HID?

I'd be curious to find out if there was a way to remove the pop-ups and replace with a clear glass panel covering some fixed HIDs, similar to what Lambo did with the late model Diablo. I don't know if the headlights would be too low to be legal in this configuration.

[Guest ibayliss]

I fitted the Dip Beam set to my S4 from the elise shop in holland.

This was a group buy about 18 months ago and I think they were in the order of 250

[ragingfool35]

are you using the stock sealed beams

or have you switched to H4?

i am very pleased with my H4 conversion

and there are many wattage and colors

available in H4

without extensive mods

[Artie]

are you using the stock sealed beams

or have you switched to H4?

i am very pleased with my H4 conversion

and there are many wattage and colors

available in H4

without extensive mods

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Chris,

where did you get the H4 conversion, here in the US or did you order them from overseas?

Art

[Kato]

We've just done a test on higher wattage bulbs for the Esprit. Both H1 and H4 bulbs. We're still waiting for prices for the kits. But you can get a sneak preview of the review here:

http://www.lotusespritworld.com/EModificat...lb_Upgrade.html

Remember, it's not finished yet!

[ragingfool35]

Chris,

where did you get the H4 conversion, here in the US or did you order them from overseas?

Art

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

its the simplist of conversions--no kit needed

details of the procedure, prices and part #'s of

what i did are on my website (click "redrocket" below)

but do a google search for 5 3/4" H4 headlights

and you'll find tons of options.

H1 bulbs suck

got them in my truck and have to replace them

every 2 months no matter how carefully

i handle them

i think i much prefer mine, but here are some others:

http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/Product...0002821/c-10101

http://www.jpcycles.com/productdetail.aspx...=&page=&search=

http://www.jpcycles.com/productdetail.aspx...=&page=&search=

http://www.slickcar.com/productdetails.asp?ProductID=1028

http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/Product...0002821/c-10101

Edited April 19, 2006 by ragingfool35

[andydclements]

Just fitted HIDs to the inner (high beam only) headlights.

Oh My Goodness.

It's a bit brighter with those.

I already have new headlights care of Lotusperformance. Those were a major change when compared to the effectiveness of the aged original ones.

But now with HIDs in them it's amazing.

Admitedly some of the percieved improvement is the blue tint, I've got 8000k which is only slightly blue, almost daylight when compared to the natural yellow tint of Halogen lamps.

But it's very different, and even better takes less power, so not going to put as much strain on the wiring, where as people opting for higher power (illegal in Europe incl UK) lamps would either have to add in extra wiring or risk burning the original cabling.

I'm now wondering about the dip&main combined lamps, possibly going to HIDs on those, at circa

[Tentenths]

Which ones did you buy, Andy?

[andydclements]

Which ones did you buy, Andy?

I got them shiped from Hongkong, a brand called Mammoth.

I guess time will tell if they're not robust enough.

Andy

[Tentenths]

HID-effect bulbs or a full HID kit with ballasts etc?

[andydclements]

Full HID kit with ballasts.

I've mounted the ballasts in the front storage compartment on the body near the headlight motors, one problem was the length of the power cabling supplied, for the RHS the connector is in the headlight void and is easily long enough. For the LHS the coupling had to be in the headlight pod, and only just reaches.

I aught to have projector headlights for these, but haven't found any yet.

Andy

[bboyLT]

I would like to remove the pop ups and put clear lens over that would be nice! someones gotta make a kit for this or custom make one. ANybody?

[esprits4de]

I would like to remove the pop ups and put clear lens over that would be nice! someones gotta make a kit for this or custom make one. ANybody?

There was a post on this some time ago, I think the Camarao Z28 lights fit.

In Japan there is a converted car..

Edited June 24, 2007 by esprits4de

[bboyLT]

There was a post on this some time ago, I think the Camarao Z28 lights fit.

In Japan there is a converted car..

Has anyone done this Camaro Z28 litght conversion? Intresting, I think a updated projector look with a would be super nice like the new 2007 corvettes!

There was a post on this some time ago, I think the Camarao Z28 lights fit.

In Japan there is a converted car..

Has anyone done this Camaro Z28 litght conversion? Intresting, I think a updated projector look with a would be super nice like the new 2007 corvettes!

[esprits4de]

Ah found the other pix ...

[bboyLT]

those light are baddass we gotta find them...calling all lotus cars in Japan we need lights...??? haha..