What choice bulb for EK hatch?

[Chriskoss]

Hi guys

Currently considering changing my stock crappy bulbs to some nice white/blue bulbs

The Non-HID type.. such as philips crystal/diamond vision

Just wondering what you guys have chosen to replace the stock h4 bulbs in your ek
civic? and was there much of an improvement in visibility

I'm currently considering the following options:

1. Philips diamond vision 5000k white
2. Philips diamond vision 4300k
3. Philips blue vision 4000k
4. Philips X-treme power

Thanks guys, any feedback appreciated

[Ph@t-G]

I've been running my ek with Crystal Vision 4300k and there is a noticeable difference to stock standard bulbs. I recommend you sticking with 4300k as anything above is only only defective, but also means the light will scatter too much leading to reduce night time visibility. 5000k will only make your headlamps look really bright (or annoyingly bright if I was the driver in front of you!) =p

[EK1 Civic]

the phillips diamond vision 5000k are blue. There really shit in heavy rain, the road isnt illuminated but theres lights everywhere so its not to hard to c where to go LOL. But ye id stick to 4300k and below.

[Chriskoss]

Thanks guys, much helpful input!

[flipfire]

Go with Xtreme power or Crystal Vision 4300k. Diamond vision 5000k has a blue tinge to it but its weaker and harder to see the lines on the road when its raining.

[kyzz]

how much would crystal vision 4300ks set you back? not sure on where to get them and keen for a bulb change also

[EK1 Civic]

there about $35-$45 depends where u get them.

[zeus_civic]

I use Osram Nightbreaker plus. Great improvement on lighting distance. Slightly whiter than OEM and they are fantastic in the rain. Only $25 shipped from UK on ebay. :)

[Chriskoss]

I use Osram Nightbreaker plus. Great improvement on lighting distance. Slightly whiter than OEM and they are fantastic in the rain. Only $25 shipped from UK on ebay. :)

read up on these bulbs
seems to be a good replacement instead of philips as everyone claims philips only lasts 12months..
Might give them a go for 25 dollars and if all else fails I'll go HID!

[Ph@t-G]

You can easily get philips bulb on ebay for cheap. Also I've always used philips crystal vision and they've lasted at least 2 years+ for me.

[Chriskoss]

You can easily get philips bulb on ebay for cheap. Also I've always used philips crystal vision and they've lasted at least 2 years+ for me.

I'll probably end up getting the crystal vision in 4300k.. just because philips is a more well known brand name and only a few dollars cheaper if that then the no name brand bulbs. Cheers!

[Raztaz]

i have Blue visions, imo get crystal if you are goign to spend money. Blue is good, but not great

[EK1 Civic]

Yeah 4300k and below. The lower the k the better you see basically.

[najdi]

sorry but why would you pay $50 + just for bulbs? ive seen n sold them b4...supercheap auto 1s are SH*T...autobahn have the good stuff but doesnt look like the display once its on the car...why dont you just get 4500 or 6000k hid kit off ebay for 40 bux?

[kyzz]

HIJACK - wtf is the difference between HID and regular bulbs

[flipfire]

One shoots out lasers like star wars

[Stoogey]

sorry but why would you pay $50 + just for bulbs? ive seen n sold them b4...supercheap auto 1s are SH*T...autobahn have the good stuff but doesnt look like the display once its on the car...why dont you just get 4500 or 6000k hid kit off ebay for 40 bux?

So that your non-hid suitable car can blind everyone else on the street at night and risk peoples safety as well as attract unwanted attention?

Right.

[Chriskoss]

So that your non-hid suitable car can blind everyone else on the street at night and risk peoples safety as well as attract unwanted attention?

Right.

well said, this is why im opting for oem style h4 bulbs not HID kits to put into stock headlights that will blind and piss off oncoming motorists

[jdm47w]

I just switched from 6000k HID's to blue vision 4000k because the HID's provided crap lighting, just looked cool from outside and annoying for the people in front!

Get the crystal vision 4300k. Blue vision drastically better than the HID's I had but aren't that noticiably different from stock.
I've also heard many bad reviews about diamond vision 5000k.

[blabla]

I just switched from 6000k HID's to blue vision 4000k because the HID's provided crap lighting, just looked cool from outside and annoying for the people in front!

Get the crystal vision 4300k. Blue vision drastically better than the HID's I had but aren't that noticiably different from stock.
I've also heard many bad reviews about diamond vision 5000k.

4.3k HID kit in my old mans FD civic look pretty good they provide heaps of light without looking crap or blinding anyone and good in the rain. $90 for kit

Im currently using 6k kit EJ8 hate them.... going to test out a 5k kit if its not what i want i'll switch the globes to 4.3k's

[EG52NV]

One shoots out lasers like star wars

This comment made me laugh uncontrollably on the train! Everyone was looking at me like I I was a spastic!