I would not recommend to use HIDS Direct Limited based on my personal
experience.
I ordered a canbus pro HID kit HB4 9006 55w specifically for the fog lamps
with 8k bulbs to further upgraded and replace my existing 35W HID kit that I
already had integrated in the front bumper.
They instead sent out a H7 HID kit. I rang them up and they agreed to send
myself a pair of HB4 9006 55w 8K bulbs to resolve the issue in exchange as I
was willing to use the ballasts that they had sent which were correct. The
bulbs they then sent were once again incorrect as they were 35W and not 55W. I then rang them and they at first tried to in my opinion **** me off and
claim that a 35w bulb has same level of brightness and light output as a 55w
bulb which in reality is not actually correct. Providing that you have the
correct output ballasts a 35w HID kit is up to 300% brighter than a standard
halogen bulb where a 55W HID kit is up to 400% brighter. Finally they sent
the correct spec bulbs on their third attempt after I insisted on a set of
55w bulbs for my 55w ballasts as per my original order. However, the finish on the bulbs is not actually a true 8K colour temperature as there is no hint
of blue and looks more like a 5K finish. The 6k xenon bulbs in my the headlamps actual have more of a blue tint finish then the actual 8k bulbs
that HIDS Direct have supplied. The quality of the manufacturing of the bulb
reflects the finish of the true rated colour output hence the bulbs that i
have been supplied with are not the best of quality.
To cut the story short I once again contacted Hids Direct and explained all
the above and had simply requested as a compromise and goodwill on their
behalf for them to send myself a pair of 10K bulbs (that way I would
definitely have a white/blue tint finish regardless to the quality of the
bulb) and I would return the defective bulbs when I next visit MSL to have
them installed. I did also quite clearly state to them that if they did this
as goodwill and provided myself with a pair of 10K 55w bulbs then I would be
extremely happy and give them positive feedback about my customer experience with them. They refused to comply. I am simply going to purchase another set of 8K bulbs that are of high quality from an alternative supplier that will reflect the true rated colour output expected from a set of 8K bulbs but out of principle just wanted to share my experience.
experience.
I ordered a canbus pro HID kit HB4 9006 55w specifically for the fog lamps
with 8k bulbs to further upgraded and replace my existing 35W HID kit that I
already had integrated in the front bumper.
They instead sent out a H7 HID kit. I rang them up and they agreed to send
myself a pair of HB4 9006 55w 8K bulbs to resolve the issue in exchange as I
was willing to use the ballasts that they had sent which were correct. The
bulbs they then sent were once again incorrect as they were 35W and not 55W. I then rang them and they at first tried to in my opinion **** me off and
claim that a 35w bulb has same level of brightness and light output as a 55w
bulb which in reality is not actually correct. Providing that you have the
correct output ballasts a 35w HID kit is up to 300% brighter than a standard
halogen bulb where a 55W HID kit is up to 400% brighter. Finally they sent
the correct spec bulbs on their third attempt after I insisted on a set of
55w bulbs for my 55w ballasts as per my original order. However, the finish on the bulbs is not actually a true 8K colour temperature as there is no hint
of blue and looks more like a 5K finish. The 6k xenon bulbs in my the headlamps actual have more of a blue tint finish then the actual 8k bulbs
that HIDS Direct have supplied. The quality of the manufacturing of the bulb
reflects the finish of the true rated colour output hence the bulbs that i
have been supplied with are not the best of quality.
To cut the story short I once again contacted Hids Direct and explained all
the above and had simply requested as a compromise and goodwill on their
behalf for them to send myself a pair of 10K bulbs (that way I would
definitely have a white/blue tint finish regardless to the quality of the
bulb) and I would return the defective bulbs when I next visit MSL to have
them installed. I did also quite clearly state to them that if they did this
as goodwill and provided myself with a pair of 10K 55w bulbs then I would be
extremely happy and give them positive feedback about my customer experience with them. They refused to comply. I am simply going to purchase another set of 8K bulbs that are of high quality from an alternative supplier that will reflect the true rated colour output expected from a set of 8K bulbs but out of principle just wanted to share my experience.
Erm, ok - may be next time I will buy them from MB Dealers.....!!!
