[MiltonTodd]

Originally Posted by Ryan86

H guys,
Received a number a PM message asking me about the LED - cheap hid headlight kits fitted to standard 86.

Attached picture I have the various globes I have tried, with some advice on what I have experienced.

1. T10 SMD LED globe from China, comes in various colors and work perfectly for replacement , Park, number plate, boot globes. On the reverse it works, but at night you cannot see anything behind you.

2. T10 normal globes from China, comes in variety of colors works perfectly, but does not give the effect the LED does.

3. T10 LED SMD WB globe used in the centre reading light and works perfectly.

Above last 3 to 4 months average.

4. 9005 LED globe which fits High beam, does not work on low beam. globe works perfectly and the recommended type of globe if you replace to get DRL effect. This globe is cosmetic look only and does not shine bright enough at night.

5. 9005 LED globe which is sold by most dealers and is not recommended as the yellow individual lights burn out within a month.

6. Ultra white Xenon 9005 and H11, these globes work and replace the yellow, however does not work well at night and restricts visibility. Used these globes for a week and took them out, to my surprise when I removed the globes the glass had swelled and looked like it was about to explode. Be careful with these, I have also heard they burn the headlight housing.

7. 5002 LED 6k globe for the spot lights, work extremely well and recommended

8. 5002 LED 3k globe for spot lights, works extremely well, not as bright as the 6k.

HID - don't have pics as they in my car, if anyone wanting to change from standard globes, HID is the way to go, most kits are plug in and the 6000 gives the nice blue light with excellent visibility at night.

Please note what I have mentioned above is my personal experience using the various globes and does not mean I am correct, further replacing globes is at your own risk and not covered by manufacturer.

I notice most of the suppliers advertising lighting are not giving the brand and a picture of the globes, so make sure you ask and check what you getting before ordering.

Hope this helps in anyway and if you wanting info where to source globes, pm me as I have brought in from China, Australia and US. I have not come across any quality globes in SA yet, so if you know, share as importing is expensive, we get hit with high customs duties for car parts.

Looks like very useful information..Are you still providing these lights? I would love to see some HID kits for cars. Can you share some pics