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Old 04-02-2005, 07:16 AM   #1 (permalink)
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New Hella De Xenon

Hello guys,
i've bought two new Hella De Xenon and would like some opinions on where I should mount hem...





What do you guys think?
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Old 04-02-2005, 07:42 AM   #2 (permalink)
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RE: New Hella De Xenon

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Hello guys,
i've bought two new Hella De Xenon and would like some opinions on where I should mount them...?
Option 2 is best, IMO. The other two place them a little too low, and in #3 part of the horizontal spread is blocked by the grille guard.


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Old 04-02-2005, 03:33 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Agreed.
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Old 04-02-2005, 03:49 PM   #4 (permalink)
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RE: New Hella De Xenon

Hi,

An alternative: Cut two appropriate holes in the lower grille (near the outer ends) and fit them to the very sturdy crossbar that runs just behind. That way they will be protected - also from theft, which can be a problem with Xenons.

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Old 04-04-2005, 05:58 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Connection Q....

Stroessel, where did you connect your Hella De Xenon for POWER?
Option B is better.
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Old 04-07-2005, 12:48 AM   #6 (permalink)
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RE: Connection Q....

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Stroessel, where did you connect your Hella De Xenon for POWER?
Option B is better.
I previously had 4 Hella Luminator Xenon on my car...



So I'm going to use the old wiring that was used to power them.

I believe they are connected as the mounting instructions that came with the lights show.
I can scan the wiring diagram if you want...? [:)]

And I have'nt really decided on where to mount the lights. Almost every one of my friends say option A but you guys seem to like option B better [?]
My judgement say option B but I donät know what is best looking [;)]
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Old 04-07-2005, 03:46 AM   #7 (permalink)
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RE: Connection Q....

Now THAT:

(4 Hella Luminator Xenon) is what I call some serious lighting.

Why did you remove them?? - in combination with the retrofit Bi-Xenons one would have been able to see you go down the roads of Sweden from the Moon[:)][;)][:)][;)]

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PS: I would still consider a custom install in the lower grille - much neater.
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Old 04-07-2005, 04:09 AM   #8 (permalink)
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RE: Connection Q....

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Now THAT:

(4 Hella Luminator Xenon) is what I call some serious lighting.

Why did you remove them?? - in combination with the retrofit Bi-Xenons one would have been able to see you go down the roads of Sweden from the Moon[:)][;)][:)][;)]

Cheers from Luxembourg,
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PS: I would still consider a custom install in the lower grille - much neater.
Hehe, well...I did'nt think they looked nice at all with 4 giant lights blocking the grille [;)]

Just 5min ago I removed the lower grille and squeezed the small Hella DE Xenons' in place just to see how it looked.
It's probably the best solution! Thank you Birger [:)]

So on friday/saturday I'm going to cut out the holes and make the installation.

I will return with pics!

Thanks everyone for the feedback!
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Old 04-07-2005, 02:26 PM   #9 (permalink)
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RE: New Hella De Xenon

Doesn't matter if they don't look good. Its the WOW factor that counts! [8D]
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Old 04-08-2005, 08:31 AM   #10 (permalink)
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RE: New Hella De Xenon

Well well...



It's all done.
Except for aligning them. As you see on the pic the right one point up and the left one points down.

I think it turned out OK.
If I could have it undone...I think I would =/
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