I read on a previous post that the HID 35w 6000k is a good match to the Lumen LED parking lights and a member mentioned an amazon set he used with good results:


Which go for $80 bones. I found these that go for less than half including shipping ($26.54 total for 5-7 day shipping).

Factory Sale 35W Slim Block Igniters Ballast HID Xenon Conversion Kits H8 H9 H1 H3 H4 H7 9004 9005 880 881 H10 H11 H13 9006 9007-in Lights & Indicators from Automobiles & Motorcycles on Aliexpress.com

You guys think its they'll work? Also, is this conversion pretty much plug and play? Will I have to cut into anything?

 

Question:
What color will these slim ballast be? I'm looking for w pure white, factory look, not the blue tone from most "white" led bulbs.
I've got a set I bought and haven't installed yet due to the large ballasts. When I add my second led ring set on the low beam surround, I'll sort out the hid installation. From what it looks like, I'll have to drill a hole in the access cap and install through that and attach the ballast outside the assembly.
I vaguely remember when I installed the led rings on the high beam, there was a small amount of space inside the unit. Just not sure if enough for ballasts of any kind.
But if there is, then it is a plug and play. The existing bulb plug plugs into the ballast connector, then the lights replace the standard bulbs. You'll just have to secure the ballast.
Look forward to seeing how it goes!!

 

I am sporting the very exact kit, and could not be happier with the 6k color tint. It was originally recommended to me by XKRacer (truly accomplished XK8/XKR enthusiast) over my original 4300K choice. Not sure how 4300K would come out but the 6000K surely looks factory with daylight brightness/tint comparable to any equivalent German factory solution.

However, if you want to fit the kit within your headlight (no wires/leads breaking any seal) there is rather a simple cutting, crimping, routing, and finally reconnecting involved. Fortunately no cutting/tearing involves the headlight itself . I sort of posted a guide in post #19 of the thread linked below on how I've done it should you be interested...

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...-99-xk8-88121/

Btw, no conventional light source can match the brightness and cleanliness of the Xenon output imho...I can't remember the last time when I actually used my high beams

 

Philhef - I believe the cold white is the 6000k version of the ones I mentioned. If you scroll on the bottom of that link (Aliexpress) it shows the different colors. For this price it kinda hard to pass up if it truly works. Ordering them today so possibly in two weeks or so will try installing...

 

Are you attempting to add HID (xenon) low beams to your "parking" [fog] lights?? I think you're getting HID's, Halogens, and LED bulbs confused. They are three different types of lamps.

I used Xenon to replace my old halogen low beams. You might use LED in parking or fog light applications, which were previously halogen. I would NOT use Xenon or HID in my parking or fog lights.

 

I've used LED in my parking lights and plate lights. I have the LED for the fog when I do the headlamp work. And HID for the low beam. Not doing the high beam. I have factory HID on my XF and never use the high. I think they're halogen anyway.

 

If you are doing a HID conversion look into E39 adapters to make life a little easier. For me it's yes to 6000K. Good Luck.

 

Light at 4500-4900K is the brightest area of the spectrum, e.g., the most light natural daylight and the most efficient for human eyes. If you want to replace halogens with a an OEM colored HID, the 4300 series is the one. That being said, here are the standard bulb ranges:

Color Temperature: 3000K
3000K emits GOLDEN YELLOW color and offers superior penetration power during adverse weather epically in dense fog. The applications of the 3000K kit aim more towards secondary lighting apparatus such as high beam and fog lights. This is the color temperature that will catch all the attention on the road.

Color Temperature: 4300K
The light appears fairly white, and has light yellowish hue when reflected off the road identical to the OEM HID equipped vehicles. It is ideal for customers who does a lot of back road or canyon driving and need the optimal visibility.

Color Temperature: 6000K
6000K emits pure white light with very slight and barely noticeable tint of blue and purple. This color is for customers who is looking for pure performance white while improving the looks of their headlight.

Color Temperature: 8000K
ORACLE 8000K has an approximately 3000lm output, which is about 3x the light output of the traditional halogen light and slightly less light output compared to the 6000K. While it has a bit lesser light output, it emits bluer light than the 6000K.

 

I run in my lows the 5000K and in the fogs 6000K, the 5K looks closer to factory with less blue tint.

I didnt like the 4300K .........

 

Same here. I use 5000 for the low beams in all my cars.

But for the fogs I use a yellow-tinted 35w [OEM wattage] halogen. If fog lights are too bright, then too much light is reflected back off the fog droplets defeating their intended function. Using a low watt lamp with a yellow hue, aimed low along the ground, is the best setup to have for foggy conditions. Our British members know all about driving in fog.