Any Experience With HID Kits From XenonDepot?
09-22-2005, 08:34 PM
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Well, the factory Litronics are legal. They don't require any cutting or drilling. And IIRC they are no longer in production. So the supply is very limited.
So would I pay 3k for a set? Uhhhh no.
So would I pay 3k for a set? Uhhhh no.
09-22-2005, 08:45 PM
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Part of the difference is the "Porsche" name & part is due to higher quality & higher cost components, as well as added parts. Even when they were in abundant supply, the Litronics kits were expensive.
OEM Litronics consists of new headlight assemblies, name brand (Philips/Hella), German made ballasts & igniters (vs. no names made in China), oem first line Philips D2S bulbs (vs. re-based H1 bulbs whose maker is no longer identifiable), Porsche wiring harnesses & mounting hardware.
Look at the # of Litronics failures reported on RL during the 7-10 yrs of the life of our cars vs. the aftermarket units in use for under 1 year. Sometimes paying more does buy higher quality. YMMV.
Part of the difference is the "Porsche" name & part is due to higher quality & higher cost components, as well as added parts. Even when they were in abundant supply, the Litronics kits were expensive.
OEM Litronics consists of new headlight assemblies, name brand (Philips/Hella), German made ballasts & igniters (vs. no names made in China), oem first line Philips D2S bulbs (vs. re-based H1 bulbs whose maker is no longer identifiable), Porsche wiring harnesses & mounting hardware.
Look at the # of Litronics failures reported on RL during the 7-10 yrs of the life of our cars vs. the aftermarket units in use for under 1 year. Sometimes paying more does buy higher quality. YMMV.
09-23-2005, 01:39 PM
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My guess it's: 1) limited availability of an 8 year old part that was expensive to begin with, and 2) it's a perfect fit & maintains the slide-out feature.
Overall, it sounds like *most* who did the conversion are happy with it.
Thanks for all the feedback.
-Eric
Overall, it sounds like *most* who did the conversion are happy with it.
Thanks for all the feedback.
-Eric
09-23-2005, 03:21 PM
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FYI - the pictures on the xenondepot site are from my site (used with permission) after i bought a kit from them and installed it. Made some notes and a "basic" wiring diagram to show how i kept the slide out feature, and the easy ability to replace the HID bulb with a standard one in an emergency.
Here are the pictures from my site, of my 993 C2 (the Iris blue one featured heavily in Total 911 issue 2): http://www.verysideways.com/live/pages/hids.htm
Sorry, i would have piped up sooner but i tend to live on the 993tt board these days.
VS
Here are the pictures from my site, of my 993 C2 (the Iris blue one featured heavily in Total 911 issue 2): http://www.verysideways.com/live/pages/hids.htm
Sorry, i would have piped up sooner but i tend to live on the 993tt board these days.
VS
09-23-2005, 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by VerySideways
Sorry, i would have piped up sooner but i tend to live on the 993tt board these days.
VS
VS
You should slum it with us here at the lesser forums sometime
As for the Xenondepot kits, Yey for Canada. Sorry, I rarely get the opportunity to say that.
09-23-2005, 04:10 PM
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Maybe I'm missing something (wouldn't be the first time.. ), but how is the slide out feature retained? I see it can come out using the OEM retaining device, but the wiring does not run though the OEM connector... is that correct? If so, that means you need to disconnect wires before you can remove the headlight completely from the car?
I was hoping all wiring would run through the OEM connector.
), but how is the slide out feature retained? I see it can come out using the OEM retaining device, but the wiring does not run though the OEM connector... is that correct? If so, that means you need to disconnect wires before you can remove the headlight completely from the car?I was hoping all wiring would run through the OEM connector.
09-23-2005, 04:27 PM
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Kelly, get with the program
I'll bet that with something like the Catz setup (seperate ballasts and ignitors) that we could retain the factory plug at the back of the light assembly but I have yet to find another source for the two-piece kits.
Man, there must be 300 threads out there on this whole HID topic alone. Are we all that night-blind?
I'll bet that with something like the Catz setup (seperate ballasts and ignitors) that we could retain the factory plug at the back of the light assembly but I have yet to find another source for the two-piece kits.
Man, there must be 300 threads out there on this whole HID topic alone. Are we all that night-blind?
09-23-2005, 04:53 PM
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As Alon, says, lots written already on HID. I did the mod that allows me to slide the unit in and out as one piece. Took a few hours only telltale sign is the ballast in the trunk. Someone has written a pretty good DIY on this forum.
09-23-2005, 06:24 PM
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If you are looking for a two piece (catz type) you can use a motorcycle set-up. HID-ONLINE.com offers a unit that uses a Panasonic ballast and a separate igniter.If you really want to drive yourself crazy you can spend some time on one of the HID forums!
