[cu2] HIDS for standard model

**nesterjester** · 26-11-2008 05:19 PM

Hey ppl,

A few members on here have purchased the base model CU2.
And I know that some of us are looking at HIDs for the base model.

So, just out of curiosity. I thought about asking a few dealers on how much it would cost to fit OEM HIDs to the CU2...

This is what i got back ... and it doesnt look good ....

With regard to your query, I have spoken with my service department and Honda and they tell me that unfortunately it is not an option on a standard Euro to fit HID lights.

This is most likely because of the need to change wiring harnesses which are integrated in the vehicle already.

All vehicles with HID lights have them put in at the point of vehicle production and not as a retrofit option

Sorry we could not help on this occasion but please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any other queries or questions and hopefully we will be able to assist you on another occasion

Another dealer suggested this...

The HID headlight parts for the headlights only plus the igniters and the control units come to 3827.40 including GST without any labour etc.

The engine bay wiring harness is different also which is $1758.90 on its own plus all the other things that make the HID work, it quickly outstrips the difference that the luxury and luxury nav models are from the base.

It makes the luxury models quite good value.

It’s not until you look at trying to put the extras on the base model that you find these things out.

I have done this exercise a few times on the previous shape.

hows about them apples?

**nesterjester** · 26-11-2008 05:20 PM

So in my opinion instead of fishing out a HIDS and then fooling around to install them.

I might just get some Xenon globes at 5000k.
They might just do the job.

Anyone else got any ideas?

**nesterjester** · 26-11-2008 05:22 PM

dammm shoulda got the lux model ... LOLS!!!

**my_vtec77** · 26-11-2008 05:26 PM

Originally Posted by nesterjester

dammm shoulda got the lux model ... LOLS!!!

Same mistake that I made 3 yrs ago..

**Type R Positive** · 26-11-2008 05:44 PM

F*** that, just put in aftermarket HID's and save yourself a shitload.
A top of the line phillips kit costs way less that a grand.

**nesterjester** · 27-11-2008 07:23 PM

Hey

I am just curious, and I know this may have been discussed elsewhere....

Are d2s and h1 two different types of bulbs?

And which one should i get from my standard euro. In the book it says H1, but im sure that the luxury models have the d2s fittings which result from a totally different light housing. So a d2s HID globe will not work with my H1 bulb housing?

So if i get h1 bulbs will it still be ok, considering that the bulbs are not made from the projector style headlights on the euro?

Thanks in advance for any help.

**Type R Positive** · 27-11-2008 09:27 PM

H1 mate if the book says H1.
Pull yours out and check just to make sure.

**adhunt99** · 28-11-2008 08:05 AM

I know little about it but putting HIDs in sounds extremely hard, might just have to go for some super white regulars? Saves you money when they break, i gotta fork out for a new HID, not fun.

**Type R Positive** · 28-11-2008 05:12 PM

Id just get a half decent kit and be done with it, not some $80 ebay job.....

**nesterjester** · 28-11-2008 08:52 PM

I was looking at some xenon globes about 4700k today, and they were kinda pricey. When I could just pay another 100 and get decent HIDS.

So HIDS it is!

Any suggestions of good H1's?
eBay kits arent all that bad .... just not those cheap china ones .... on the topic of cheap china ones ... anyone actually bought these and gave them a go?!?!?!

**albii** · 29-11-2008 07:40 AM

Be very carefull putting hids in a non stock hid vehicle.
It is illegal and may cause claim issues if involved in an accident.
Factory fitted hids come with self levelling to not blind oncoming traffic due to extra load from extra occupants in your car.
Also factory fitted washers are needed to keep the lenses clean so there is no distorted light.
For it to be legal, it all needs to be set up and engineered to comply with the australian design rules.

**tony1234** · 29-11-2008 07:47 AM

Originally Posted by albii

Be very carefull putting hids in a non stock hid vehicle.
It is illegal and may cause claim issues if involved in an accident.
Factory fitted hids come with self levelling to not blind oncoming traffic due to extra load from extra occupants in your car.
Also factory fitted washers are needed to keep the lenses clean so there is no distorted light.

I agree.Just install some H1 superbrights or +50s.Cheaper too.