HID fitting guide

L44 lrn · Jul 22nd, 2012, 12:34

Hi everyone

Just wondered if those of you that have fitted hids to your c30's happen to have a guide? fitted a few sets before so mainly wanted advice of where people have fitted the ballasts really.
Ive spent about 30 minutes searching various HID threads on here but they all seem to get straight onto the legality side & usually end in arguments.

So yeah if anyone can drop me info on where they used then its greatly appreciated

jaygee · Jul 23rd, 2012, 12:00

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Originally Posted by L44 lrn

Hi everyone

Just wondered if those of you that have fitted hids to your c30's happen to have a guide? fitted a few sets before so mainly wanted advice of where people have fitted the ballasts really.
Ive spent about 30 minutes searching various HID threads on here but they all seem to get straight onto the legality side & usually end in arguments.

So yeah if anyone can drop me info on where they used then its greatly appreciated

I look forward to seeing the guide too! There is one person who I know has done it on a v50, so similar setup I would imagine, no guide but some useful guide in the thread. - http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=157366

Maybe PM sprout99?

Daim · Jul 23rd, 2012, 14:45

You sure you want to do that with those new MOT guide lines? HID means it will need headlight washers and automatic headlight leveling (the manual adjustment is too be deactivated). With HID and no self leveling etc. you'll fail.

kane · Jul 23rd, 2012, 20:05

I ran the ballast and error cancellors and place them up into the gap in the wing to keep them dry and cool. I have to plug the whole light cluster in first then I do this as the cables wont otherwise reach. I pull the ballast out from behind the cluster and up and to the side. You will feel a metal ridge which holds them nicely in place.

L44 lrn · Jul 24th, 2012, 12:58

Thanks for the responses guys.
Kane I'll have a look at the weekend thanks

Daim yeah I'll do it still lol

benr7310 · Jul 24th, 2012, 21:42

i fitted them last week mate, easy as pie!

if you get the really slim ballasts you can fit them in the headlamp.

i got the usual ones and mounted them just above the leadlight under the wing.. theres a metal shelf which is perfect for it.

just drill a hole in the back of the headlight covers and away you go!!

Kizzer · Jul 24th, 2012, 22:43

I fitted mine in housing also a few months ago. Keep checking and no problems

Check C30 World for better detailing guides
http://www.c30world.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=41

Jul 22nd, 2012, 12:34	#1
L44 lrn New Member Last Online: Aug 30th, 2012 08:05 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Grimsby	HID fitting guide Hi everyone Just wondered if those of you that have fitted hids to your c30's happen to have a guide? fitted a few sets before so mainly wanted advice of where people have fitted the ballasts really. Ive spent about 30 minutes searching various HID threads on here but they all seem to get straight onto the legality side & usually end in arguments. So yeah if anyone can drop me info on where they used then its greatly appreciated

Jul 23rd, 2012, 14:45	#3
Daim Brit in Germany Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 06:58 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bremen	You sure you want to do that with those new MOT guide lines? HID means it will need headlight washers and automatic headlight leveling (the manual adjustment is too be deactivated). With HID and no self leveling etc. you'll fail. __________________ The Best Nation Is Imagination 2010 V70 (Type 135) D5 (D5244T10) Automatic (TF-80SC)

Jul 24th, 2012, 22:43	#7
Kizzer VOC Member Last Online: Dec 11th, 2023 14:42 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Wherever I May Roam	I fitted mine in housing also a few months ago. Keep checking and no problems Check C30 World for better detailing guides http://www.c30world.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=41 __________________ XC90 T8 R-Design - Previous Cars - V70 R-Design - 305bhp C30 R-Design T5 - V40 - XC90 D5 SE Lux - MY10.5 C30 R-Design - S80 T6 - C30 R-Design MY09 - S80 T6 - S90 3.0 24v - 760 Turbo Intercooler & V6

Jul 23rd, 2012, 20:05	#4
kane Member Last Online: Aug 12th, 2014 10:01 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Preston	I ran the ballast and error cancellors and place them up into the gap in the wing to keep them dry and cool. I have to plug the whole light cluster in first then I do this as the cables wont otherwise reach. I pull the ballast out from behind the cluster and up and to the side. You will feel a metal ridge which holds them nicely in place.

Jul 24th, 2012, 12:58	#5
L44 lrn New Member Last Online: Aug 30th, 2012 08:05 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Grimsby	Thanks for the responses guys. Kane I'll have a look at the weekend thanks Daim yeah I'll do it still lol

Jul 24th, 2012, 21:42	#6
benr7310 Master Member Last Online: Dec 29th, 2023 17:48 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Thurrock	i fitted them last week mate, easy as pie! if you get the really slim ballasts you can fit them in the headlamp. i got the usual ones and mounted them just above the leadlight under the wing.. theres a metal shelf which is perfect for it. just drill a hole in the back of the headlight covers and away you go!!

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