Chinese HID Driving Lights

[rwo Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close rwo]

Just wondering what peoples thoughts are on the cheap Chinese HID driving lights on eBay? I am after a new set of lights and was set on a pair of Light-force Genesis, then came across these Chinese knock-off's for about 1/5th of the price...

Has anyone used these, or similar lights and what have your experiences been?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/PAIR-55W-...t_12058wt_1498

[Octane94 Member Find all posts View Profile Close Octane94]

http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...ght=spotlights

Some info for you.

[brendo81 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close brendo81]

Hi RWO
I bought a pair of the 9inch 55watt hid lights turned up they are a very good build I have not fitted them yet waiting for bull bar to be fitted next week will let you know how it goes

[rob_macca67 Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close rob_macca67]

Hi RWO
I bought a pair of the 9inch 55watt hid lights turned up they are a very good build I have not fitted them yet waiting for bull bar to be fitted next week will let you know how it goes

I've got a set of the 7" ones..... probably should've looked at the 9" but anyhow they work great, the only thing so far is the lack of fine adjustment up/down. If u are lucky they will line up with no adjustments, but if not (ie move up one click its too high, one click down is too low) then u will need to make up some shims

[Hazza Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close Hazza]

Brendo81 / rob_macca67,

They mention 'water Proof' but what is the IP rating on these if any? Is there any information on or in the box re this?

Also are the bulbs readily available in Australia?

Hazza

[mickmac_42 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close mickmac_42]

While i can't comment specifically on these lights, i've noticed that a lot of the aftermarket HID's that have burned out/died have been the cheaper ones. Not sure if it's related to cheaper components or quality control. Just be aware that by buying cheap, you may pay more in the long run. Hope it all works out for you.

Mike

[croozza Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close croozza]

Check out the facts on chinese HID here http://fyrlyt.com/#/home/4540826585

[brendo81 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close brendo81]

Hi RWO I have finally got around to fitting the lights very happy with them I took one apart to check the internals the do appear very cheap make but as for waterproofing they seem fairly well sealed with rubber gasket .

[Harkenreader Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Harkenreader]

Hi RWO I have finally got around to fitting the lights very happy with them I took one apart to check the internals the do appear very cheap make but as for waterproofing they seem fairly well sealed with rubber gasket .

So despite being cheap inside, you'd still recommend yeah?

[brendo81 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close brendo81]

Yep I would recommend them I can see them lasting fairly well for me and at $132 for 9inch hid not bad I recon even if I replaced twice it still would be cheaper than the big brands some may not agree but it works for me

[Harkenreader Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Harkenreader]

Sweet & like you say about the price... Makes sense doesn't it. Thanks for the recommendation, i know people will disagree but it's not always possible to do the big brands on a tight budget.

[advntur2010 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close advntur2010]

I've got a set of the 7" ones..... probably should've looked at the 9" but anyhow they work great, the only thing so far is the lack of fine adjustment up/down. If u are lucky they will line up with no adjustments, but if not (ie move up one click its too high, one click down is too low) then u will need to make up some shims

I think I have the same hidsbut in nine inch with the lack of fine adjustment as I have a black bar I just used a bit of thin rubber under the front edge can't complain to much for the price tho only $124 this way when I'm parked at the boat ramp if they get nicked its not going to bother me to much unless I'm driving back at night

[mickwebs Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close mickwebs]

Just brought a set of these 100w HID they seem ok and at $91.19 we will see. I am going to the Flinders Rangers and Lake Eyre in May that will test their build quality.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/172023124103
photo fitted
https://goo.gl/photos/Zx4WwYR2PN2mZyyE6

[rob_macca67 Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close rob_macca67]

Be aware that over time they will take longer to come on initially.... well, that's what I've found at least. Once warmed up all good.....

[Graz Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Graz]

Had mine on for about 2 1/2 years now and still working great. As Rob said they are now taking a little longer to warm up but only by 3-4 seconds or so