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Feb 3, 2006 | 04:52 AM

drax89

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Hid Kit Without Projectors

I want to get an hid kit, but dont want to do the projector retrofit. I like the look of the stock 97-99 lights. Most people Ive heard on the forums say that you get an uneven beam pattern and alot of glare without projectors, but several cars came from the factory with non-projector hid headlights like the 01-02 acura tl and 2nd gen q45....anyone done a hid upgrade without projectors and done something to address glare issues?

Feb 3, 2006 | 05:25 AM

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You need a shield to help direct or rather block the light. I used a shield and bulb holder from a Volvo HID setup. Works pretty good, descent beam on the road and no glare to on comming traffic.

Feb 3, 2006 | 06:06 AM

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Nice, Can you take some beam pictures of your "some-what" retro fitted HID. Are they bright as the projectors or not?

Feb 3, 2006 | 06:23 AM

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cars that came stock without projectors have reflector housings that are designed for this purpose. they also use D2R bulbs. This is nothing like our housings..

Feb 3, 2006 | 06:24 AM

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I heard somewhere that you can use a soda can to make a shield out of it.

Feb 3, 2006 | 06:26 AM

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i would honestly get some projectors

Feb 3, 2006 | 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 99grnmaxgxe

I heard somewhere that you can use a soda can to make a shield out of it.

yeah a cheap shield for a projector..

Feb 3, 2006 | 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by njmaxseltd

You need a shield to help direct or rather block the light. I used a shield and bulb holder from a Volvo HID setup. Works pretty good, descent beam on the road and no glare to on comming traffic.

hymm.....is that an h4 i see?? if so, do u think that the shield fits over any kind of bulb?? or has to be matched specifically.....

Feb 3, 2006 | 11:47 AM

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njmaxseltd , can you give me some more info on your setup as well as pics on your car and at night if you have them....thanks

Feb 3, 2006 | 01:35 PM

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honestly i'd like some pics of the beam, if the lighting is that much improved over 9007 xtravisions, i figure its money well spent, but 650+ for projectors isnt in my budget...

Feb 3, 2006 | 03:09 PM

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Is the Volvo HID Housing a custom fit job? Where did you get them? I need to make something for my HID's too. Post pics of beam pattern if you can for us!

Feb 3, 2006 | 06:17 PM

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i have hid without projectors or sheilds.....i love it compared to stock. i will say projectors give you alot more usablility of the light that it puts out. My hids are aimed down alittle and i have eyebrows, and i do not create tons of glare. i hardley ever get flashed unless i am comming up over a hill or soemthing.....