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02-10-2012 04:41 PM
xseveredveganx
Re: Help me choose some new headlights
Oh crap. I didn't notice that you already pulled the trigger on some stuff.
Some of the kits that polish the lenses kind of suck. May see if anyone does it locally, professionally. That will definitely help out a lot. For the most part, they use a buffer and specific pad and compounds. They should be able to take care of it for you.
02-10-2012 02:29 PM
Burkem_10
Re: Help me choose some new headlights
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Originally Posted by Beckerson1
It will be a nice setup. Should look wonderful. What temp HID's?
It will be a nice setup. Should look wonderful. What temp HID's?
02-10-2012 01:14 PM
cxa0897
Re: Help me choose some new headlights
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Originally Posted by xseveredveganx
I'll recommend retrofitting all day, but that's because I'm running an S2000 retro in my xB.
the s2ks have such beautiful projectors....as do most acuras. i already suggested them to burke
02-10-2012 11:14 AM
xseveredveganx
Re: Help me choose some new headlights
I'll recommend retrofitting all day, but that's because I'm running an S2000 retro in my xB. Probably one of the best investments I've made. I can light up an entire 6 lanes of interstate. Super wide and intense beam.
However, since you're on a budget... I'd opt for OEM replacements. Try to find some in a junkyard and go from there. Maybe google search people that actually restore headlights, get an estimate for repair, and maybe ship them to them. You'll be out a car for a little bit, but OEM maintains a higher level of product quality than those halo/LEDs everywhere headlights found on eBay.
Another option for retrofitting would be the Morimoto mini projectors. They're pretty economical and they'll perform very well. Bi-xenon Morimoto Mini Stage III Kit (D2S) - Complete Retrofit Kits from The Retrofit Source Inc
02-10-2012 09:38 AM
Beckerson1
Re: Help me choose some new headlights
Can't wait man.
sub'ed
02-10-2012 09:05 AM
Masticator
Re: Help me choose some new headlights
FX-Rs have nicer uniformity/output..of course, if you're willing to do a bit more work with the retro.
02-10-2012 07:50 AM
cxa0897
Re: Help me choose some new headlights
garage doors or a straight white wall are purrrrrfect
take a before pic and an after pic at the same location at night
straight walls really help with fine tuning the alignment too, cuz you can easily see which way the projectors are turned
02-10-2012 06:45 AM
Burkem_10
Re: Help me choose some new headlights
yeah ill take lots of pics, i need to find a good area that I can illuminate at night to show the difference!
02-10-2012 04:11 AM
cxa0897
Re: Help me choose some new headlights
I'll be paying close attention to this. Just realized they are 9006's, which I also have. You better post pics of this. At 280 it really isn't that expensive. Oem projectors are probably at least that price.
Just sent them an e-mail about a kit. I'm getting excited. I'm about to buy some new headlight assemblies right now. Then ill retrofit these new ones and install time.
Sounds good man.
02-09-2012 09:45 AM
Burkem_10
Re: Help me choose some new headlights
Quote:
Originally Posted by Beckerson1
Yes If I had the money I would retrofit mine. Whichever way you go keep us posted on progress and whatnot.
Just sent them an e-mail about a kit. I'm getting excited. I'm about to buy some new headlight assemblies right now. Then ill retrofit these new ones and install time.
02-09-2012 09:28 AM
Beckerson1
Re: Help me choose some new headlights
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Originally Posted by Burkem_10
Cool, I'll shoot them an e-mail. Cause if I'm about to spend money on my headlights I might as well get exactly what I want haha.
Yes If I had the money I would retrofit mine. Whichever way you go keep us posted on progress and whatnot.
02-09-2012 09:23 AM
Burkem_10
Re: Help me choose some new headlights
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Originally Posted by Beckerson1
Want to make a correction is a $25 discount not 25%... But if you go with the retrofit kit I showed you then you will most likely not have to do a lot of cutting at all... The guys over there would know more and could tell you a kit that would look nice and require little to no cutting at all... But if you go that route the HID kit is included in the price
Cool, I'll shoot them an e-mail. Cause if I'm about to spend money on my headlights I might as well get exactly what I want haha.
02-09-2012 09:17 AM
Beckerson1
Re: Help me choose some new headlights
Quote:
Originally Posted by Burkem_10
Thanks man! If I can get that discount the I will buy them for sure. Hell, maybe I'll retrofit while I'm at it lol. Although, I did read something on a Grand Prix forum where a guy said he had to cut into his frame to get something to fit. Not sure how I feel about that lol.
Want to make a correction is a $25 discount not 25%... But if you go with the retrofit kit I showed you then you will most likely not have to do a lot of cutting at all... The guys over there would know more and could tell you a kit that would look nice and require little to no cutting at all... But if you go that route the HID kit is included in the price
02-09-2012 09:14 AM
Burkem_10
Re: Help me choose some new headlights
Quote:
Originally Posted by Beckerson1
I messaged Steve and am awaiting a reply. As long as he's in at work I can get you an answer by tonight. At the least I can give you his contact info and have you contact him Directly. Just mention beckerson1 from 8thcivic sent you...
Thanks man! If I can get that discount the I will buy them for sure. Hell, maybe I'll retrofit while I'm at it lol. Although, I did read something on a Grand Prix forum where a guy said he had to cut into his frame to get something to fit. Not sure how I feel about that lol.
02-09-2012 09:10 AM
Beckerson1
Re: Help me choose some new headlights
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Originally Posted by Burkem_10
Thanks for the info that help a lot! Yeah the $120 volt HID kit seems legit and I would go with 4300k. I would really appreciate it if you could get me that discount too :P
I messaged Steve and am awaiting a reply. As long as he's in at work I can get you an answer by tonight. At the least I can give you his contact info and have you contact him Directly. Just mention beckerson1 from 8thcivic sent you...
02-09-2012 09:02 AM
Burkem_10
Re: Help me choose some new headlights
Quote:
Originally Posted by Beckerson1
No you will still have your lows. You will just have much more usable light to work with. But the biggest downside to HID's is glare. Which to combat this people tend to lower the lights a little below the stock height. Here's a look at mine. Kits were purchased at:
I have 4300K for my lows and 3000K for my fogs with painted yellow lenses:
There not cheap but the quality and customer service of XenonDepot is one of the best out there. You'd be looking at $120... I may be able to get you a 25% off coupon code. I will have to talk to Steve... Can get you an answer later tonight. Generally if you aim your lights right and there not blue/purple cops won't bother you.
As for your highs. The reason you don't want HID's for highs:
1) Depends if you have DRL's that run on the highs. As HID's are designed for constant 12v. They do not run and can be damaged with lower voltage.
2) With HID's it takes time to warm up. So any kind of flashing can damage the bulbs.
I take it you wan't to have the most usable light. So I suggest either 4300K or 5000K as these are the highest lumen count you can get.
Most kits are PNP (plug and play) and are very easy to install into your vehicle. You can expect 30min to 1hour depending on how easy it is to get to your bulbs. Feel free to PM me with any more questions... I should be back from classes around 4 and should have an answer for you
Thanks for the info that help a lot! Yeah the $120 volt HID kit seems legit and I would go with 4300k. I would really appreciate it if you could get me that discount too :P
02-09-2012 08:40 AM
Beckerson1
Re: Help me choose some new headlights
Quote:
Originally Posted by Burkem_10
okay, well I've got my bulb size, 9006 is for the low beams. But does this mean that I no longer have actual low beams since these HIDs will put out so much more light? I know that they are aimed differently than the hi-beams but I'm curious. I don't need a fking DUI because some cop see me with bright lights and assumes they are my hi-beams and pulls me over one night.
No you will still have your lows. You will just have much more usable light to work with. But the biggest downside to HID's is glare. Which to combat this people tend to lower the lights a little below the stock height. Here's a look at mine. Kits were purchased at:
I have 4300K for my lows and 3000K for my fogs with painted yellow lenses:
There not cheap but the quality and customer service of XenonDepot is one of the best out there. You'd be looking at $120... I may be able to get you a 25% off coupon code. I will have to talk to Steve... Can get you an answer later tonight. Generally if you aim your lights right and there not blue/purple cops won't bother you.
As for your highs. The reason you don't want HID's for highs:
1) Depends if you have DRL's that run on the highs. As HID's are designed for constant 12v. They do not run and can be damaged with lower voltage.
2) With HID's it takes time to warm up. So any kind of flashing can damage the bulbs.
I take it you wan't to have the most usable light. So I suggest either 4300K or 5000K as these are the highest lumen count you can get.
Most kits are PNP (plug and play) and are very easy to install into your vehicle. You can expect 30min to 1hour depending on how easy it is to get to your bulbs. Feel free to PM me with any more questions... I should be back from classes around 4 and should have an answer for you
don't go there lol. Lots of people have recommended them and I have no clue as to why lol.
its pretty easy imo. Basic electrical and mechanical since and an hour of time is all it takes
okay, well I've got my bulb size, 9006 is for the low beams. But does this mean that I no longer have actual low beams since these HIDs will put out so much more light? I know that they are aimed differently than the hi-beams but I'm curious. I don't need a fking DUI because some cop see me with bright lights and assumes they are my hi-beams and pulls me over one night.
02-08-2012 09:35 PM
armykyle1
Re: Help me choose some new headlights
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Originally Posted by Burkem_10
see, this is why i ask you guys this ish
wtf is dmm tuning and what does installing a HID kit like the one you linked above entail?
don't go there lol. Lots of people have recommended them and I have no clue as to why lol.
its pretty easy imo. Basic electrical and mechanical since and an hour of time is all it takes
02-08-2012 09:34 PM
Burkem_10
Re: Help me choose some new headlights
okay so now i am finding out that you get the HID kit for the low beams and not the high beams? whaaaat?
i am so confused..
02-08-2012 09:17 PM
Burkem_10
Re: Help me choose some new headlights
Quote:
Originally Posted by armykyle1
Honestly I'm over DDM tuning, I've used two harnesses now for my hi/lo kit, granted I'm running 55w ballast not 35w, but they rate these harnesses for 55w ballast, but they suck deek at fawkin poosay. the bulbs and ballast are great though. I've bought a few sets of bulbs from these guys on ebay.
they ship from the states, so no waiting 3 weeks to get your chit like other people, and I quite happy with the quality of the bulbs compared to other sets I've had.
You could prolly get a basic 35w kit for you car for 50shipped. If you really like, or they die you can upgrade later and you didn't waste a bunch of money. Plus you can sell local and make you're money back.
I've used HIDextra before, not the highest quality, but quick shipping and they try to make you happy..
again fawk DDMtunning
see, this is why i ask you guys this ish
wtf is dmm tuning and what does installing a HID kit like the one you linked above entail?
02-08-2012 09:16 PM
armykyle1
Re: Help me choose some new headlights
Quote:
Originally Posted by Burkem_10
i can get the assemblies brand new off of ebay for $90. find a reliable HID kit and bulbs and i will pull the trigger on all of them. tonight. EDIT - meant to say for you to find the HID kit/bulbs for me cause i have no clue
do eeet
Honestly I'm over DDM tuning, I've used two harnesses now for my hi/lo kit, granted I'm running 55w ballast not 35w, but they rate these harnesses for 55w ballast, but they suck deek at fawkin poosay. the bulbs and ballast are great though. I've bought a few sets of bulbs from these guys on ebay.
they ship from the states, so no waiting 3 weeks to get your chit like other people, and I quite happy with the quality of the bulbs compared to other sets I've had.
You could prolly get a basic 35w kit for you car for 50shipped. If you really like, or they die you can upgrade later and you didn't waste a bunch of money. Plus you can sell local and make you're money back.
I've used HIDextra before, not the highest quality, but quick shipping and they try to make you happy..
again fawk DDMtunning
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