Bulbs : Hir2 = 9012 ?

[Salsadicto]

Is that a full HID kit or just some different HIR2 bulbs ?

it's a full HID chinese kit

Je veux un tuto !!! lol

(just asking for some DIY topic)

[bilmuche]

(just asking for some DIY topic)

X'mas Dec 25th

[MccLtd]

Are we going to get a clue as to where to purchase these? PLEASE

[bilmuche]

A big clue can be found there (as said in a previous post)

http://hirheadlights.com/

I've understood reading it.

[MccLtd]

A big clue can be found there (as said in a previous post)

http://hirheadlights.com/

I've understood reading it.

Thanks,

I went by your post 19 where someone asked if you got it from one of your links and you said 'no'.

I presume then they are these :$36.95 each for 9012 low beams:

How did you get them for 39 Euros or is that each?

[bilmuche]

the link on page 1, post 1 is not good. (no answers to my mails)

it seems to be impossible to find really 9012 HID kits.

so, it's not a 9012 HID kit.

39€ is for the kit (2bulbs :D , 2 ballasts & wiring)

eBay is your friend......

[Salsadicto]

A big clue can be found there (as said in a previous post)

http://hirheadlights.com/

I've understood reading it.

"The HIR 90012 can replace a stock 9006/HB4 bulb.The HIR 9011 can replace a stock 9005/HB3 bulb"

So for our HIR(9001)2 it should be a 9006/HB4 xenon kit ?

Going to check our friend :P

(this one ? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HID-XENON-Ultra-SLIM...item3ca71eebe8)

[bilmuche]

Salsadicto, tu n'es pas loin de la vérité... :censor:

mais ce n'est pas ce vendeur puisque c'est du 55W (ainsi je suis à peu près certain de ne pas avoir de "défaut" au tableau de bord + puissance supérieure)

je posterai un petit guide d'installation et (comme j'ai l'impression que ton anglais est meilleur que le mien) tu seras chargé d'en faire une bonne traduction :D

il y aura les photos comparées des ampoules, les conseils de montage (environ 1H, c'est du plug & play) et le nom du vendeur (mais tout autre peut convenir)

je ferai aussi une synthèse de ce que j'ai cru comprendre sur ces ampoules HIR2, ce qui permettra de répondre au titre du topic : Hir2=9012???

you are right!!!

not this seller because 55W

I've to post a french manual & you'll have to translate for other forumers (w pictures of bulbs, advices & name of eBay store)

and we'll be able to answer to the topic question Hir2=9012???

[MccLtd]

Merci Bilmuche,

J'attendrai le lien impatiemment et votre conseil.

Dave

[Salsadicto]

Frenglich forum ! lol

[MccLtd]

Frenglich forum ! lol

Did the translation say:

Thank you Bilmuche,

I shall wait for link impatiently and your advice.

:)

[bilmuche]

First, what I've learnt about HIR2 bulbs : Visit this Website

An HIR bulb differs from a standard Halogen bulb by the fact that they have a reflective infra red coating with primary purpose of reflecting heat back to the filament.

They are being markeded under these names:

9011 HIR1, high beam, 2500lm bright at 13,2 (+/-15%) Volts

9012 HIR2, low beam, 1875lm bright at 13,2 (+/-15%) Volts

What I've seen on my iQ3 (not sure it's the same on iQ1/2)

It's only one bulb. This bulb named HIR2 is a mono filament bulb. low & high beam obtained by move of reflector.

On the HIR2 bulbs is written : HIR2 & 9012. Same socket, same shape for these bulbs.

So, HIR2 seems to be absolutely similar (but better) than 9012 (like H1 100W & H1 55W).

Now, it seems to be impossible to find HID kit for HIR2 & 9012 socket.

9012 socket looks like 9006 (minor differencies, see pictures below : note that bulbs are positionned like for replacement)

9006 bulb can be fitted in place of 9012. Bulb is not too long. Socket is not exactly the same. But it's possible. Alignment is perfect for low/high beam.

I'll post a short tuto in french (too difficult in english for me). There is no particular difficulties. Just advices for positions of bulb and hole in the black plastic lid.

You can buy this 9006 55W kit (or an other) : http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewIt...em=170409013045

Good ebayer, fast delivery. Quality seems to be correct. Maybe, you can find better (i'll explain why in the tuto) or cheaper

[bilmuche]

Dave

Gone & not forgotten:

BMW M3 E93 Convertible, BMW M3 E46 Convertible, BMW M3 E46 Coupe, Subaru STi 7 Imprezza(440bhp), Imprezza Turbo, MR2 Supercharged, Corsa GSi

tu n'aurais pas du la vendre ta MR2, surtout le modèle Turbo.

moi, je l'ai gardée...

[MccLtd]

Very good :)

Well there on their way.

I already have a spare complete headlamp housing so can experiment on that.

[Insane inda Brain]

Is it also possible to buy some HB4(9006) bulbs and just chance with originals?

If not, I'm forced to buy that HID-kit .

Et merci tres bien notre francais ami pour votre infomation. Tu est un grande heros !!!

Salutation de Hollandaise,

"Fou dans cerveau " alias "Insane inda Brain" alias Brian

[bilmuche]

Is it also possible to buy some HB4(9006) bulbs and just chance with originals?

no (if I understand well)

9006 bulbs need very high voltage (given by ballast) and wiring included in the kit.

but just plug and play

wait for the french tuto and its translation!

[MccLtd]

Is it also possible to buy some HB4(9006) bulbs and just chance with originals?

If not, I'm forced to buy that HID-kit .

Et merci tres bien notre francais ami pour votre infomation. Tu est un grande heros !!!

Salutation de Hollandaise,

"Fou dans cerveau " alias "Insane inda Brain" alias Brian

Just for a laugh, the translation program translated your text to:

And thank you tres definitely our friendly francais for your infomation. You big one is heros!!!

Salutation of Dutch,

[Insane inda Brain]

Yes, but i mean "normal" HB4 bulbs.

For example these ones. I bought them just to try them out.

http://cgi.ebay.nl/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewIt...e=STRK:MEWNX:IT

[bilmuche]

Yes, but i mean "normal" HB4 bulbs.

For example these ones. I bought them just to try them out.

http://cgi.ebay.nl/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewIt...e=STRK:MEWNX:IT

yes, you can

but these 80W bulbs are not better than our HIR2 (look at lumen comparison HIR2/9012)

[MccLtd]

Bilmuche,

What colour / temperature bulbs did you go for?

[bilmuche]

Bilmuche,

What colour / temperature bulbs did you go for?

55W 6000K

[MccLtd]

Thanks, thats the colour I was going for.

He is now asking what Model?

Do you know what he means?

[bilmuche]

Thanks, thats the colour I was going for.

He is now asking what Model?

Do you know what he means?

Model to order is 9006

[Insane inda Brain]

This is the most exiting topic sinds this forum started!! :bookworm:

[bilmuche]

This is the most exiting topic sinds this forum started!! :bookworm:

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