[Tobyboom]

re: Hella Xenon HID & Dynabeam Headlight Buy!!

Quantities limited.... As in how many?

 

[Tobyboom]

re: Hella Xenon HID & Dynabeam Headlight Buy!!

Hey, that brings up another question... On the MACHS, the HID projector has a moving shield that activates with the high beams. Do these operate the same? Or is the projector fixed?

 

[Tobyboom]

re: Hella Xenon HID & Dynabeam Headlight Buy!!

Muhnnees sended.

 

[Tobyboom]

re: Hella Xenon HID & Dynabeam Headlight Buy!!

Side profile pics... I demand them.

 

[Tobyboom]

re: Hella Xenon HID & Dynabeam Headlight Buy!!

Nope... Completely from the side. It doesnt matter too much... Mine will be here Thursday!!!

 

[Tobyboom]

re: Hella Xenon HID & Dynabeam Headlight Buy!!

Basically, the group buy headlights incorporate the latest in design and features available from Hella for the Mk1 focus.

Not too sure I agree with that statement. These headlights have been out for around 6 years now. While I'm not too sure what advancements have been made, I'm sure there have been SOME in the last 6 years.

 

[Tobyboom]

re: Hella Xenon HID & Dynabeam Headlight Buy!!

I GOT MINE TODAY!!!! They look great. But I guess this just proves that shipping Focus headlights, no matter the brand, is not safe for tabs.

My drivers side upper tab is broken off. I really dont see how considering the packaging, but alas:

So now my question is... How will this be handled? I'm going to assume there was insurance on the shipment, and I would like both headlights to be completely intact. do I need to deal with BORA directly, or will it be taken care of through here?

 

[Tobyboom]

re: Hella Xenon HID & Dynabeam Headlight Buy!!

One more thing to add to the information list:

The HIDs DO NOT have a moving shield in the HID for the high beam as seen in the MACHs. This will result in less light output while using the high beams.

 

[Tobyboom]

re: Hella Xenon HID & Dynabeam Headlight Buy!!

That sucks about the tabs I had two sets get to me with no broken tabs

Yeah, rub it in a little.... ha!!! God hates me like that.

 

[Tobyboom]

re: Hella Xenon HID & Dynabeam Headlight Buy!!

But have they been applied to a headlight that fits the MK1 Focus?

These EXACT headlights for the MK1 Focus have been out that long. They were first posted about on our own FJ in 2006...

I think bustonit's point was that they are pretty much the best headlights on the market for the MK1 Focus, and especially for the price he got them for us

I'll somewhat agree. Now that I have them in my hands, they do appear to be of a higher class than the MACHS. But that could be just because the MACHS have the one piece of giant chrome and these are seperated into different areas (know what I'm trying to say?)

I never saw it advertised anywhere that they were :dunno:

I asked the question in post #17 of this very thread.

haha, sorry about your bad luck dude. Did you happen to hoot bustonit a PM? I'm sure he can help you out with the situation.

I'm shooting him a PM now.

 

[Tobyboom]

re: Hella Xenon HID & Dynabeam Headlight Buy!!

Wow, that has been answered at LEAST 6 times already.

 

[Tobyboom]

re: Hella Xenon HID & Dynabeam Headlight Buy!!

While I understand that it's nice to have all the mounting tabs intact I'd just like to say that the function of the lights is not affected in any way shape of form by having the upper outer tabs broken off.

The one on my drivers side light has been missing for something like four years and the light is still on the car and it doesn't bounce or do anything odd while I'm driving and it doesn't affect the headlight aim either.

If both upper mounts were gone it would be a much bigger deal but the factory mounting for these lights is actually a bit overdone with 3-4 bolts holding them depending on if they're HID or Halogen.

I wish they weren't so suceptible to shipping damage but they are.




.

Trust me, having owned 4 different sets of MACH/SVT HIDs I'm very well aware of the broken tab issue. Each set I've had did have at least one upper fender tab broken off.

I also know that it wont affect the function at all, but I just thought it would be nice to have a set that was 100% intact. Believe me, if its too much of a pain to get it taken care of with Bora, I've got JB WELD that takes care of it for me. I'm not too anal about things like this... If Bora says take it up with Fedex, then I'm perfectly happy with just gluing it back.

All of that said I just want it known that I an NOT upset about this whole transaction. I knew the risk of buying headlights and having them shipped. If they'll send me a new one to replace it... Koo. If not... Koo.

 

[Tobyboom]

re: Hella Xenon HID & Dynabeam Headlight Buy!!

Do forget these are brand new. Machs are 7-9 years old. So all the hardware is brand new, not used and subject to expense due to failure/replacement depending on length of use.

That right there was 90% of my decision to sell the MACHs and buy these. The other 10% was mainly the rarity factor. I guarantee you there wont be more than 25 or so Foci in the states with these. I like those numbers.

 

[Tobyboom]

re: Hella Xenon HID & Dynabeam Headlight Buy!!

Mine did NOT require a signature. They were waiting on the front porch when I got home.

 

[Tobyboom]

re: Hella Xenon HID & Dynabeam Headlight Buy!!

Yes, you would want the HIDs.

 

[Tobyboom]

re: Hella Xenon HID & Dynabeam Headlight Buy!!

^^^ One of the advantages of hanging on to a car for 11 years!!!

 

[Tobyboom]

Re: Hella Xenon HID & Dynabeam Headlight Buy!!

Any word on the wiring harness? I see a few popping up on BST and can't decide if I should grab one of those or wait.

If you bought either of the new Hellas, then you wouldnt need to buy the ones that are popping up for sale anyways...

 

[Tobyboom]

Re: Hella Xenon HID & Dynabeam Headlight Buy!!

Finally got the car out of the garage and drove it around... So a pic of the headlight on it:

 

[Tobyboom]

Re: Hella Xenon HID & Dynabeam Headlight Buy!!

^^ How longs it been since you drove that beast?

LoL over 5 years now. No I haven't driven it at night. After I took those pics, the headlights went back in their box and the car went back on its jackstands.

 

[Tobyboom]

Re: Hella Xenon HID & Dynabeam Headlight Buy!!

Hey, me too: