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dun think you can use D2R or D2S unless you retrofit some OEM projectors from maybe the s2k?
feeling kinda bad that i've got hids in my reflectors (even though the car has been lowered).
so i'm very tempted to do a proper retrofit soon...
anyone know the link to the 8thcivic forum thread? or any other threads?
I feel bad too, but oh well, police aren't strict about it here in the US, and most HID kids aren't completely intolerable anyway - unless they're stupid and put the wrong bulbs in resulting in constant high beam...
Dude, a retro is really big work, I'd love to do it too + it looks great, but it's fiddly shit, and knowing my patience and skills... yeah
http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/do-yo...-tutorial.html
d2s
http://cputr.com/diy/hid/d2s.jpg
d2r
http://cputr.com/diy/hid/d2r.jpg
quotelinkSome guy on 8th told me to take a look here too - http://www.theretrofitsource.com/ supposeively u can buy a DIY kit which is a 'no cutting just baking' optionQuote:
I've never had D2R bulb in hand so unable to confirm firsthand. But according
to my notes, they're notched differently so D2S isn't a drop in plug n play.
D2R is made for reflection bowl. D2S is made for projection designed bowl.
If you retrofitted D2S into a D2R socket, the light output may appear slightly
brighter but the beam pattern will not be optimum and may result in hot spots
anyway, anyone know ways to get that fvckin bulb in properly?
You're in the states?Quote:
Originally Posted by curtis265
LOL lapse in concentration
let me fix it.
and not every car-owner plays the self-righteous vigilante role unlike what happens in the US eitherQuote:
I feel bad too, but oh well, police aren't strict about it here as they are in the US
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that looks glarey as hell!Quote:
Originally Posted by TurBIce
use good quality photos rather than camera-phone videos. Post up a nice photo against a flat white wall to show of your hid's
something like this
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2680/...e301c84348.jpg
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That looks pretty cool...
bump - anyone else have problems getting a bulb in?
Nup mine fit fine :)
the 3000k is cool.. xD
anyone in melbourne know where to get the kaixen HID kits locally and how much it costed?
Pm the trader, he is melb based
For the ones looking to get HIDs I'd recommend ebay.
I'd used an ebay set for 2 years and had no issues.
Models and quality may vary, but you can't beat the price.
Did you guys adjust your lights after installing the HIDs?
I just installed less than a week ago, everytime I pass cops they just glare at me now =\
Thinking that I should adjust my lowbeams a bit...
you're suppose to aim your headlights down when you install HID
How much should I move it down? Is there some guide or something to it, or whatever's good?
there are legal heights/angles to which the headlights must be aimed to, and with HID's you should probably aim them even lower to control the excessive output.
headlight aiming DIY
basically, use a screwdriver to turn that gear, don't spend ages trying to figure out 'where the screw is' like i did...
Sweet! You guys are the best :D
Are those values in the guide close enough to the aus heights? Sounds easy enough.
nah stuff those, use ur own discression when aiming them. Aim down a bit, and stand say 20m away and see how the glare is.
I once aimed them so low that my cutoff was around 10m in front of me. Couldn't see shit
so, those using the high quality kits like Kaixen etc, how long have your bulbs lasted? Are the branded ones justifiable for price over those 100 bucks China kits?
dont get china kits! they die out very fast
my MTEC's have lasted for like 3 years now lol
how much did you buy yours? i saw a set in a store today going for $450
oo where was this shop? if they are going for $450 atm then i guess im not going to sell my set ever haha (unless my next car doesnt take HB4)
+1. but it's luck of the draw really, china kits don't understand quality control.Quote:
Originally Posted by black8thgen
some die, some don't.
beside OTR Stig think its called Options something.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stig
Hi all,
I'm having a little issue with my H11 55W HID kit for my foggies. I have tested the kit individually and they work fine but once I install both of them, only the right hand side one works. Then I tried unplugging the right kit and the left side foggies works. I suspect it's an issue of not enough current since I have tested the socket with a multimeter and they both showing 12V. Do you reckon I should get the 35W kit instead?
Any suggestion...??
try mcculoch for HID kit it really last my H4 in my EG lasted for a year now and still working high quality planning to buy one for my FD =)....but it aint cheap but its quality proven!
I bought this kit from ebay so it's not worth sending it back to get a refund so I would like to figure out a way to make this kit work for now.
The stock bulb was 55W so I reckon it should be able to run 55W HID kit but still no dice.
Any help will be appreciated.
i might be lucky then. 4 yrs on and its still kicking. China brand FTWQuote:
Originally Posted by black8thgen
I have a 2006 FD1 just install 6000k HID and notice people flashing at me from time to time . Just wondering any of you guys have this problem? Do I need Projector headlights like the new Civic?? THKS!
Aim it down...
how do u do it please?
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthr...ummies-HELP-ME!!!
Search is ur friend.
dude... seriously.. read below
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Originally Posted by curtis265