Integra Type R - HID headlights

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Originally Posted by MrThanh

also, hid lighting tends to cause more glare, so is not easier on the eyes as standard halogen bulbs. it takes considerably longer for your eyes to adjust to the increased brightness of HID compared to halogen, which is why it is very important to have them aimed correctly. also, in wet weather, or with dirty headlight lenses, HID light tends to scatter, causing more glare, hence the need for washers on HID equipped cars.

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Only true for reflector based setups. Common example: DC5. It's glare central there.

DC2 is projector-based, so there is minimal glare.

i was talking about HIDs in general compared to Halogen, and not the difference between projectors and and reflectors.

hid will always cause more glare in comparison to halogen. end of story.

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Originally Posted by MrThanh

i was talking about HIDs in general compared to Halogen, and not the difference between projectors and and reflectors.

hid will always cause more glare in comparison to halogen. end of story.

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Yes, but the amount of scattered light (aka glare) is practically non-existant on a projector lens. Reflector lens will do nothing to keep the glare in, and in many cases will add to the glare, but a good projector setup will not cause more glare.

shiitt man i heard there expensive..

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Originally Posted by fly_vti

shiitt man i heard there expensive..

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They're not actually that expensive. I'm importing them, can get you a set for $520. It's a big initial investment, but c onsidering their lifespan is in excess of 3000 hours (regular halogen globes are about 200 hours), they pay themselves off over time.
That, with the much improved visibility... it's the cheapest useful mod you can buy. Better than money spent on a bodykit :p

i remeber seeing some xelux kits going around at one time for $400 if i can find the link ill post it here :)

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Originally Posted by tangcla

They're not actually that expensive. I'm importing them, can get you a set for $520. It's a big initial investment, but c onsidering their lifespan is in excess of 3000 hours (regular halogen globes are about 200 hours), they pay themselves off over time.
That, with the much improved visibility... it's the cheapest useful mod you can buy. Better than money spent on a bodykit :p

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most definitely :thumbsup:

feels a lot safer to drive around at night with HID. seems to cover so much more road surface, and u can actually see potholes at night :p

fasinn8..

I think your globe is HB4
http://users.tpg.com.au/tndktnxd/globetype.jpg


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thanks -)

what are all your thoughts on putting HID on the high beam too?

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Originally Posted by Bludger

what are all your thoughts on putting HID on the high beam too?

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My opinion? Not worth it. You hardly ever have your highbeams on anyway - and if you're going to be using your highbeams primarily to flash people, you're going to kill the ballast in no time.

more oppinions?