So I'd ordered some 8000k HID's as the standard headlights were really showing their age, and I hate the OEM bulb colour, it really doesn't do the car any favours. So after doing some reading up I went for some 8000k HID's and also understood I needed bulb holders for the facelift EP3 for these to fit, so I picked up a bundle on eBay with these included. I had 8000k's on my previous car, and I much prefer their look to the 6000k one's most people seem to run, the blue tone in the light just looks fresher to me.
As it stood before installation, I had a headlight out so I'd been driving round with one, and my fogs on to compensate.
Passenger side install::
Driver side install (was a fking ******* as no access room!!):
Done:
I still need to upgrade the sidelights to LED one's so it all matches light colour wise, but that's a job for another day as I need to take the wheels off to gain access and remove the wheel arch covering. I'll also be replacing the number plate lights at the back to LED one's.
I'll also at some point change the fog light bulbs too, but this requires front bumper removal and I just don't have the time at the moment with work and the weather being **** and dark...
. So at the end it should all tie in light colour wise at the front and you can kinda imagine what it would look like if you compare the first picture I posted with all the front lights on with the standard bulbs.
Here's also a brief reflection of the costs of the car so far, what I've done and installed... also the modifications / upgrades without dates by them are parts I've purchased but not yet installed:::
I'd also had a full bleed of the brake system this week and new Castrol Dot4 brake fluid put in, and the rear passenger side caliper replaced as the handbrake was ceasing on. All running sweet now!