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[Box]

I Google'd it and apparently it's a common problem with cheap HID kits. EMI filters on each ballast will solve the issue.

What do these EMI filters look like?


I would assume EMI means Electromagnetic Interference... but I wouldn;t know where to start with looking for one ahha >.< Dont even have the time at the moment >.< Off to tafe tomorrow for another 10hours straight and then home work

Yup, that's what is stands for. That's ok, they'll probably cost more than the HID kit did. Probably the best way to go about is to use ferrite cores on the cables between the ballast and the bulb: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-of-10-Clip-on-...=item25809eb16d From what you said it doesn't sound like it's an issue, but making sure the ballasts are grounded properly would help. Got to looking some more and apparently there are pre-made filters for HID kits: http://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-hid-EMC-hid-war...8da&vxp=mtr Though it says warning canceler and filter, so I don't know. If it were me I'd just go with an actual EMI filter and do it myself, that way I know it's what it says it is. Depending on the amperage it would determine the cost of the filters.

[Keiri]

Found out that my car is on Version2 Lab's website - well, a blurry part of it at least:

[Box]

Shame the ugly piece of **** is blocking the view of your car.

[Keiri]

Yeah, guess the EVO 10 was a better subject; if I were the photographer I'd ignore the stockish Celica too.

[Box]

Yeah, guess the EVO 10 was a better subject; if I were the photographer I'd ignore the stockish Celica too.

Your car wasn't rice(no that's not a typo) enough.

I WAS going to buy JDM tails for my car, but the car pissed me off again... So meh...

[RabidTRD]

And racecar:





The driveway makes the rear pass gap look huge. I'll put up some pics after fri when I finalize the fitment. Right now it rubs like nuts (still haven't rolled the fenders lol) and I need some front and rear camber. Going to pull the front fenders a tad to get a better fitment too. Possibly going lower soon, but I have to adjust the exhaust up a bit. The Ultra Quiet resonator is scraping on stuffs.

[Box]

Tell me more about the 60-64 Corvair.

[RabidTRD]

He's putting it on air ride, bought it for $400. Will be daily driving it as soon as he gets the engine back in. Came with two engines (or more) one turbo H6, one NA. He's shaving the bay right now and will be slamming it on BBS RS's. It's a 4 speed. He also found rear seats out of a Ford Pinto that fit PERFECTLY in the front lol.

Corvair build:
Rewire entire car
Put engine back in (car came with it out, sat for 20 years, still cranks and was filled with marvel mystery oil before storage)
Air suspension
annd I forget what else he's got to do. lol. He also has a Karmen Ghia sitting to the left of it in the garage. That project is on hold while he does the Corvair (because he want's to sell his Diesel Jetta Coupe (1985)) and get his mopeds running. The rust bucket you see infront of my car is Paulies rusted Golf MK3. He stripped the paint and has been rust treating it to make a rust car lol. He doesn't wash his car, he oils it!

[Box]

Intentionally rusting your car is like intentionally getting cancer, I don't get it. Anyhow I'm sure the Corvair will be awesome once it's done, even if Ralph Nader won't drive it at any speed.

[RabidTRD]

Intentionally rusting your car is like intentionally getting cancer, I don't get it. Anyhow I'm sure the Corvair will be awesome once it's done, even if Ralph Nader won't drive it at any speed.

**** Nader. These things were wayyy ahead of their time. Four wheel independent suspension, got 30+MPG... For **** sakes, the engine is an H6 that looks like a giant flat radiator when bolted in lol. They're light too!

[Box]

I'd like to have a Corvair Corsa, but that won't happen.

[rentaspace]

I Google'd it and apparently it's a common problem with cheap HID kits. EMI filters on each ballast will solve the issue.

What do these EMI filters look like?


I would assume EMI means Electromagnetic Interference... but I wouldn;t know where to start with looking for one ahha >.< Dont even have the time at the moment >.< Off to tafe tomorrow for another 10hours straight and then home work

Yup, that's what is stands for. That's ok, they'll probably cost more than the HID kit did. Probably the best way to go about is to use ferrite cores on the cables between the ballast and the bulb: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-of-10-Clip-on-...=item25809eb16d From what you said it doesn't sound like it's an issue, but making sure the ballasts are grounded properly would help. Got to looking some more and apparently there are pre-made filters for HID kits: http://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-hid-EMC-hid-war...8da&vxp=mtr Though it says warning canceler and filter, so I don't know. If it were me I'd just go with an actual EMI filter and do it myself, that way I know it's what it says it is. Depending on the amperage it would determine the cost of the filters.

Are these the same thing? If so ill get some tomorrow
jaycar

[Box]

Those are the same thing, albeit more expensive than what's on eBay. There's also shielding tape which could be used to cover the entire cable, then use the ferrite cores at the ends.

[rentaspace]

Those are the same thing, albeit more expensive than what's on eBay. There's also shielding tape which could be used to cover the entire cable, then use the ferrite cores at the ends.

meh $20 worth of tape and core is worth the benefit... Since if this much EMI is being generated, imaging what else under the hood it could be affecting
Not to mention if I interfered with some safety vehicle or something driving past... Better off just fixing it now then paying for it later
Will be heading down to JayCar very soon thanks for the info Box, I've been so flat out I havn't had time to search myself

[Box]

My fear would be the interference screwing with the ECU etc... Anyhow not a problem, helping others balances out my bitching.

[Box]

I HATE RED!!!

That is all.

[JoshuaM]

I HATE RED!!!

That is all.

Just leave it out in the sun for a few days... PINK CAR!!! Then you can stop complaining, right?

Or buy a black GT and swap it... then sell the red one when the swap is complete = Swapped daily

[cyberblader1130]

I HATE RED!!!

That is all.

Tribute to Box.

Today a fresh wash and Polish.

[Box]

I HATE RED!!!

That is all.

Just leave it out in the sun for a few days... PINK CAR!!! Then you can stop complaining, right?

Or buy a black GT and swap it... then sell the red one when the swap is complete = Swapped daily

It already stays out in the sun, and no that's just even worse. Thinking I will buy my first car again.

This post has been edited by Box: Jul 25, 2013 - 9:23 PM

[rentaspace]

So just got back from JayCar, The pack contained two of the EMI filters for $7.00 and I also got a 50m role of aluminum tape $11 and placed the filter directly below the line going from Ballast to bulb.
I then wrapped the rest of that wiring with the Aluminum tape and repeated on the opposite sides. I also Wrapped up the connection halfway through which disconnects the bulb from ballast wire for good measure.

and the verdict.

I can now listen to the radio
Although, on the way too JayCar I decided I would try and see if the problem still persisted. I turned my HIDs on and off around 10 times throughout the trip and the radio didn't get affected (that I could tell).... So maybe one of the connections was bad, and me inserting the Plastic buffer today (requiring the wires to be disconnected from Ballast) has lead to a better connection and therefore no more interference....


Either way, I decided I would buy the stuff anyway and now the test will be home long it lasts


Later tonight I will be adjusting the High/Low Beams (finally) now that everything is sorted with the HIDs.
Thanks Box