From 51W to 100W

[Shimian]

Looking to get a pair of 100W halogen whities for my FD2. Not sure if it melt as it is double the stock wattage (51W). Has anyone with an FD2 changed to a higher rating?

Any help is appreciated greatly

[yfin]

I am pretty sure the new Civic headlights are polycarb and not glass so don't do it.

The best option +50% output globe but make sure you keep the wattage the same.

[D4rk4n63l]

normally, when the bulb says 100w it is the claimed 'output' power, not the actual power drawn from the circuit, however a small number of off-road intended bulb do use twice the power to produce extra output.. just make sure that the power drawn is more or less the same with the stock one.

[aaronng]

100W, that would probably melt the wiring.

[Shimian]

Stock bulbs are Low 51W/ High 60W. So if i go to 55W/65W it should be ok?

[aaronng]

yeah, a 5W increase is more reasonable. What size are your bulbs? If they are H4, consider the new Phillips X-treme power (which you have to get through ebay)

[Shimian]

FD2 sizes are HB4 Lows and HB3 Highs

Any recommendation. Looking to get white halogens

Edit: Whats the diff between HB3 vs H3 and HB4 vs H4. Will H3 & H4 fit the FD2?

[TECDUP]

HB gobes ie. HB3/4 are like an "L" shape, where as h3/4 globes are straight therefor you can not fit a H4 globe if the FD2's require HB4

These are the 50 plus globes being suggested
HB4 globe:
http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/4103/hb4jv4.gif
H4 globe:
http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/7784/h4vf5.gif

I have used these globes before and there is a huge difference in the quality of light of these compared to stock globes
Hope it helps

Robert

[Shimian]

Thanks for the info. Damn, now i cant get the philips x-treme. Are these Narva long lasting? Or are there other brands out there thats better? I dont mind paying a few extra $$$ as long as its good quality

[yfin]

Thanks for the info. Damn, now i cant get the philips x-treme. Are these Narva long lasting? Or are there other brands out there thats better? I dont mind paying a few extra $$$ as long as its good quality

The +50 globes do last less than the standard globes.

[Shimian]

noticed liquidsound selling some white halogens (MTEC). Anyone tried the standards? Is it bright?

cheers

[NightKids]

I've written a review on the Phillips X-Treme in the DIY section, feel free to take a look and i'll be happy to answer any of ur questions.

[aaronng]

Thanks for the info. Damn, now i cant get the philips x-treme. Are these Narva long lasting? Or are there other brands out there thats better? I dont mind paying a few extra $$$ as long as its good quality

The Narva/Osram bulbs last about 12 months on a stock car. If your car has a modded intake or coils, then they last shorter (up to 6 months I found) because of the vibrations reducing the life of the filament. I'm now using Phillips to find out how long they last (2 months so far).