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Originally Posted by jack taylor
Hi DSK, Thanks for that. one final question please, The HID kits show H7 and H7R; both suitable for halogen headlights. You mentioned fitting H7R but can I fit either. thanks jack
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If you have OEM specification reflector headlights or OEM crystal jewel as shown below, then you need H7R bulbs. (The 'r' on the end of H7R means these are the correct bulb type for these headlamps and prevents the glare).
OEM Reflectors
OEM Crystal Jewel
Mine with the premium 55W H7R 6000k kit (the camera phone makes it look glaring but it's not in reality)
ABM Projectors - you need H7 HID bulbs
As mentioned, the glare and annoyance is by people insisting on only paying £15-20 for a cheap HID kit, with the wrong bulb type for their headlamps/application and also not having the headlight aim checked afterwards (usually your local MOT place will do that free of charge for you).
ALSO I FORGOT TO MENTION, STICK WITH EITHER 5000k OR 6000k COLOUR TEMPERATURES.
5000k is pure white (and may be best option for ever changing MOT regulations).
6000K has a very, very faint blue tinge, I mean faint! so delivers good clarity and light. I have been running 6000K and its perfect as per the pictures.
Anything above this like 8000K - 12000K or higher, has poorer light out put and becomes blue/purple in colour and you look like an idiot who will also probably fail the MOT.