Really? I thought they were H4s for the regular head lamps, H3s for the fog lights (Cabrio only), and something else for the high beams. Very interesting.

A Sealed Beam HID upgrade kit should fit fine in a stock bucket. Mine fit fine in my 58 beetle. My HID bulbs sit in a little black box, that reflects off the back of the sealed unit, then through the front lens then my Bosch lenses. I'm lucky to get a kit that utilizes sealed beam technology. I couldn't imagine making my own out of projectors like some of the guys on here...good job :agree:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...r/100_1844.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...8.jpg~original

I had H4 HID converstion on my 1999 Galant attached are pics. I also asked the question Projector vs My regular headlight housing I was told by my sponser there is not much of a difference just the consentration of the beam is stronger for a projections housing. The benefits are still there for an HID regeardless of the housing.

Time to bring back a nice issue:

I just saw the pics of Hugo's beetle (yeah the one getting the rorty's chassis and v8 powerplant) and from what i saw he is running HIDs. If Im wrong correct me.

I didnt want to ruin your thread so i believe that it would be nice if you could enlighten us a bit on this thread. Im asking this since you re the only one ive seen with HIDs in upright headlamps

Yes I have HID with hi/low.

I am taking from BMW 330i.

I put all in the unit. hi/low beam, turn signal (blue), side marker (amber)

But I have to cut the fender, for the projector.

some pics.

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/5841/vw1976607pp.jpg

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/6...19761012ws.jpg

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/7...19761033bf.jpg

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/3...19761048ho.jpg

Thats sick man..
Great job..
Peace Troy..

Those turned out great, I love the black background.

Hi

I was moving some stuff around in my dungeon today so I dragged my headlight box out and did a mockup. This is what the Xenon lights should look like under early Beetle headlight glasses.

Steve

http://www.clubvw.org.au/images/xenon.jpg

HID - on a 85er Jubi
 

Hey Guys!

I use the new clear headlights with H4 - and I wanna give my bug XENON - does anybody know a Internetadress, where I can get these changeable sets from H4 - on XENON??

Thanks a lot.

Yours 1200jubi

Looks great!

Do have a pic of the other side? where you cut to clear the projector.

hey guys, newbie here, but I found this a while back while searching for HID's for my early fenders...

7 in HID lights


no offense to you guys who've done it the hard way, but as I've noticed that all the VW lights are 7 in sealed beams, why not just grab a pair of these and install them like stock lights? They're actually made for police motorcycles, but I don't see why they can't be used on our VWs... :agree:

$1000 for a pair and they aren't even bi-xenons. Projectors also change the looks. I prefer the quality aspect of fitting OEM parts that you will be able to get replacement parts for in the future too..

Rich

I found them on the manufacturer's website for less...

J.W. Speaker site

How hard would it be to convert it to bi-xenon?
just a thought...

Bi-xenons have a seperate solenoid operated flapper in front of the light so too complicated to DIY.

also from what i can see thats just the price of the light assembly. thats not counting the balast/ starter. which is another $280. that seems steep for a bright light.

"The Model 8100 is more than just a headlight replacement. It is a whole new lighting system that includes the headlight, bulbs, starter, ballast, wires and waterproof control module."


straight from the product spec sheet from their website... Hey, I'm not tryin' to force it on anybody, I was only tryin' to help out other guys who perhaps aren't as savvy as SteveC and Hugovw1976...

honestly, I think what Hugo's got = amazing and Steve's setup l00ks like it's gonna be totally sweet. And if they'd be willing to, at some point I'd ask 'em if they'd be interested in doin' a set for my bug when it's at that stage... but until I found germanlook.com last night, I hadn't heard hide or hair about anyone VW tryin' to go the HID route. I don't consider myself tech savvy enough with that type of electronics to tackle a job like that, so it seemed the logical route to me... sry if I stepped on anybody's toes by finding the "easy way out"... :bashful:

no way dude. i had no idea that was a complete kit. in that case thats a good price. i was looking for the balast and other stuff on thier site and all i found was the 12v and 24v balast so i thought you had to purchase those seperatly. i may actually look into that for my 1303. i love the way those look at night. and youre right about stevec and hugo those setups are awesome. :agree: so what im trying to say is it was my mistake and i was wrong. :bawling:

Hi

I saw Hyosung motorcycle on the road today, it looked like it had HID headlights that may be suitable to fit into a Beetle headliht.

Steve

Ive seen 7" HID replacement units for H2 Hummers. They are expensive but may work.

http://www.h2source.com/del-hid.htm

Hi

Those Hummers units are pricey. I was under the impression that HIDs didn't like to be switched on for short periods of time, that's why most cars only have HIDs on low beam.

Steve

is that liquid acrylic you used to flatten the headlight surface and to mount the projector?

I have also seen that Saleen sells an HID upgrade for about $899 for the new Ford Mustangs.

They are a 7" unit, but they are not sealed....I don't know if that is something that can be modified by putting a lense cover on the front.

I was trying to figure out if it could work...any one know anything about non sealed units and if they can be modified to work?

http://www.saleen.com/hid.htm

the actual light fixture and housing are separate pieces, so only the 7" unit will be used.

I worked with a good friend of mine on a setup for his oval. He designed the bezels and I machined them from 8" aluminum. He used Bora golf MK4 projectors with phillips ballasts and 4100k bulbs. All the goodies fit inside the headlight bucket, so you can keep the luggage area clean. The light cut-off is really clean and straight.

http://www.vdubengineering.com/host/standard.jpg
http://www.vdubengineering.com/host/standard2.jpg
http://www.vdubengineering.com/host/standard3.jpg
http://www.vdubengineering.com/host/standard4.jpg
Lanner

Your pictures aren't showing up, it says we need a subscription to view them.

Mike

Fixed,

Lanner

Geesshhh, almost pee'd my pants there. That is on nice Bug!!! I'm feeling it:agree:

Absolutely! I love bullet turn signals on a bug already but that ride is extra nice.

The incorporation of the headlights is stunningly clean. Just beautiful.

will these fit on a 1303 79 vert?

if so, i plan to do HID projectors and black housing

http://www.preferredvalleyhomes.com/vw/head1.jpg
http://www.preferredvalleyhomes.com/vw/head2.jpg
http://www.preferredvalleyhomes.com/vw/head3.jpg
http://www.preferredvalleyhomes.com/vw/head4.jpg

I don't see why not. A 1303 'vert uses a seven-inch headlamp.

Demon Tweeks here in the UK do HID kits where the bulb fits any H4 lamp socket.
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/produc...de=RINRHID5448

Hey Lanner, who's bus is that in the background?;)

I would be curious to see how the HIDs look down the road through the fluted lenses? I guess you're saying it has a decent pattern?


Jeff-

Bi-Xenons
 

Hey Guys!

I´m very proud to show you my latest work at my baby - Bi-Xenon Headlights! There are two pictures in my gallery.

Your 1200jubi

Some feedback would be nice.

Bi-Xenons
 

Hey Guys!

Here is a picture with XENON on:

Hugo! Please Please Please! Show us more pictures of your setup!!!! thats exactly what i have been imagining in my head!!!!!


Great work!

My alternative
 

Not HID, but something similar. I got these 7' sealed beam replacement projector headlights with a halo ring for AU$150 a pair. I think they use a H$ bulb. They will fit into a standard US Spec headlight housing:-

http://www.matara.net/vwpics/gl/7d7e_3.JPG
http://www.matara.net/vwpics/gl/802a_3.JPG
http://www.matara.net/vwpics/gl/84f6_3.JPG
http://www2.cip1.com/v/vspfiles/phot...41-037-C-2.jpg

Looks like you've got the gas cooker on around your light :lmao:

Cheers

Steve

Hi Steve

Where did you get them from?

Steve

HID Lights
 

Steve,

Someone on AVD posted up a link to them on ebay:-

The seller has listed another set too at AU$150

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....m=280253581082

Cheers

Steve

I spoke to the guy that's selling these as I was interested in buying these myself and the problem with those lights is that there is no provision for Hi-beam and for a beetle renders these useless unfortunately.......
have you got them as yet? does it look like you can make them work for Hi-beam??
Cheers

I have been looking at one of these kits dont know much about them but they look decent. http://kbrowncustoms.bigcartel.com/p...it-single-beam