Lights for my Classick Aurora

[Mr. Javi]

I have replaced my stock headlight with a full HELLA H.I.D. Kit, which consist of a 2 German made HELLA Ballast and 2 9006 HID bulbs, with all the wiring.

I have also replaced the front turn signals with Sylvania Silverstars 3157's to give it a nice crisp look, without that orange color.

Here is picture of the HELLA HID kit that I have.





Notice no blue bulbs.

[SupaStealth]

so does that replace both highs and lows? also, you should post pics of what the lights and turn signals look like t night ;D, that would be way cool

[Mr. Javi]

SupaStealth said:

so does that replace both highs and lows? also, you should post pics of what the lights and turn signals look like t night ;D, that would be way cool

The HID kit is only for the lows, size 9006. You can get a seperate HID kit for the highs 9005, I know this dude that has HID's on the low & highs, even in his rear lights for reverse.

This is the HID kit turned on.

[dred98]

Javidogg said:

This is the HID kit turned on.

Makes the foglamps look yellow - can you get a kit for those? I'm not sure what the bulb is in foglamps.

[R4D30N]

how much did you pay?

the cheapest i could find them for was 500 :X

[Mr. Javi]

dred98 said:

Makes the foglamps look yellow - can you get a kit for those? I'm not sure what the bulb is in foglamps.

For the foglamps, your probably better off replacing the whole housing, with some aftermarket ones like PIAA or something along the way. As for the Auroras fog size is a 893 bulbs.

[Mr. Javi]

R4D30N said:

how much did you pay?

the cheapest i could find them for was 500 :X

I paid for my HID kit just a little under $370.00,
You just got to look around before you buy one.

One more thing don't settle for those MADE IN CHINA or MADE IN TAIWAN, the real ones are made in GERMANY like "Philips" which makes "HELLA", these are the brands found in many BMW's, Mercedes, Lexus and Infinti's.

[JimW]

I'm curious to know how the ballast fit on the driver side, everything in there is pretty tight. I looked at this option and it seemed very difficult. A few friends have done the HID conversion in the 6th gen Accord coupe (much more room) and the ballast is quite large.

How does the whole thing mount up?

[Mr. Javi]

The ballast actually fitted in there with no problems, there was still room in there.

Here is a picture of what it came out to, ballast is located in the lower right hand side..



I just did not like that the ballast was going to be there unprotected that's why I began to look for the Ballast Covers, so I protected them with this, see picture below.

[omegaic]

That's a great idea. How long does it take to get them up to temp?

[Mr. Javi]

See here is the interesting part,

After you installed and made the connections, when you start them up the first several or 5 seconds the HID kit lights up a violet/purpleish color then it warms up to a bright white light, that's every time you turn on the lights, it's really a cool effect, you got to see it in person.

The HID bulbs turn on in less than a second, I read that in some article about HID lighting, plus in severe rain, snow and foggy weather the Xenon light cuts through better allowing you better visibility on the road.

[JimW]

Yes, thats why its now a common feature on most high end imported (and now some domestic cars).

Intesting spot for the ballast, what happens when you have to service the air filter? Is it easy to take it down. Since I will be installing the RSM intake, do you feel the mounting will be a lot different. I hope to make some more room once the stock box is out.

[Mr. Javi]

The spot for the Ballast is fine, I actually pulled it out a bit to show it to you guys, but there is still more room in there. AS for the air filter, you can just go around it, it does not get in the way.

[JimW]

Thats great information for members that wish to do this modification.

Thanks for the info!

[Mr. Javi]

I hope someone else does upgrade to a full HID kit, I like to see there set up.

[omegaic]

Time for me to save some $$$

[MBowen574]

I have to wonder if the set-up and installation would be comparable on a 2001 Aurora. I love HID headlights, and wish the Aurora had come from the factory with them. Is there any way to use the units out of a Cadillac Seville (same body, same projector headlights)? I was thinking maybe they would cost less...

[Mr. Javi]

MBowen574 said:

I have to wonder if the set-up and installation would be comparable on a 2001 Aurora. I love HID headlights, and wish the Aurora had come from the factory with them. Is there any way to use the units out of a Cadillac Seville (same body, same projector headlights)? I was thinking maybe they would cost less...

Either way you decied to go is fine.

!. You can use your stock projectors and install a 9006 HID kit in there, that will work.

2. If you can find a 2001 Cadillac Seville or STS HID projectors and retro fit them in the stock 2001 Aurora projectors, you should be okay there too.

Also lok on ebay, I've seen the Cadillac STS or Sevilles projector light housing's there.

Let me know how you tackle this project.

Javi.

[Rora99]

is yours a 8000k or a 6000k? you say its got a purplish hue when you start it up so im guessing 6000k?

oh yeah, i ordering an hid kit right now, so when i get them in ill post pics.

[Mr. Javi]

Rora99 said:

is yours a 8000k or a 6000k? you say its got a purplish hue when you start it up so im guessing 6000k?

oh yeah, i ordering an hid kit right now, so when i get them in ill post pics.

I got the 7000K, but it looks just like the one found in the Lexus GS and Lexus IS, in that color.

[bLACk AurOrA]

whats the difference in 8000 and 6000? the color temp. right? i think theres a 12000k? thats purple i think im gonna get that. im gonna start savin. post some night time pics with em on when there purple at first so i can get an idea of what it looks like. thanks

[Mr. Javi]

I really don't think you want to go with a 12000K HID kit, it would not look proper out in the streets, maybe for a carshow or something like that.

But for every day use, your better of with a 6000K or 5000K.

[Rora99]

yeah, 5000k and 6000k are the brightest, you see, the higher the number on the k scale, the more colorful the bulbs gonna be, but it'll give off less light, so, if you want some really bright lights, go with a lower k number, i made a compromise and got the 8000k.

[Mr. Javi]

Hey rora99, are you going to post some pictures of your HIS kit and the install?

I think you and me, so far are the only ones with an High Intensity Discharge kit.

What brand you got, I got a HELLA kit, 7000K.

[Rora99]

uhh i forget what brand, but yeah i get them tomorrow, and should have pics up in the next couple of days

[stevensolds]

I wont be spending 370 dollars on that. Looks good though but unless you do a lot of night driving i dont see the point.

[Rora99]

yeah, i work graveshift for the military so when i do drive the car it is at night. i usually never drive it, i keep my baby garaged

[Mr. Javi]

I work at night half the time, so yeah I used it.
But let's not forget that studies have found that HID lighting is more relax for the human eyes while driving, less fatigue, and it keeps you more alert in a way.

So there are benefits to an HID light kit in your car.

[Custom88]

stevensolds said:

I wont be spending 370 dollars on that. Looks good though but unless you do a lot of night driving i dont see the point.

Does 5 nights a week, 25 minutes each day count as a lot of night driving? ;D

[Mr. Javi]

Custom88 said:

Does 5 nights a week, 25 minutes each day count as a lot of night driving? ;D

Yeah that counts, I do about three.