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Old Aug 13, 2012 | 10:59 AM
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new hid fogs




it took me a few hours but it was fun
Old Aug 13, 2012 | 11:17 AM
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nice! now... whats up with the headlights? gotta make them match
Old Aug 13, 2012 | 02:34 PM
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Black Halo Projector Headlights are comeing soon just need some extra cash get them going im thinking about bakeing the fogs and removeing the reflecter and fog the lens i think it woul look nice
Old Aug 13, 2012 | 02:38 PM
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The car in your garage is all green. This one appears to be partly green ( I see green fenders ). I want to see more pics of it if this is intentional!
Old Aug 13, 2012 | 02:39 PM
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nice but u should of waited to do everything at once top and bottom ...
Old Aug 13, 2012 | 02:49 PM
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Very nice man. What color are those? I'm keeping my eye out for some reputable 4300k for an exact match of the stock Xenon headlights.
Old Aug 13, 2012 | 04:22 PM
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Looks nice... You may want to do the fog light re-wire...... to come on with your parking lights.
Old Aug 13, 2012 | 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Twokidsandadad
Looks nice... You may want to do the fog light re-wire...... to come on with your parking lights.
got a link?
Old Aug 13, 2012 | 04:47 PM
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got a link?
http://www.vqpower.com/v2/articles.php?article_id=24
Old Aug 13, 2012 | 05:29 PM
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The car in your garage is all green. This one appears to be partly green ( I see green fenders ). I want to see more pics of it if this is intentional!
Old Aug 13, 2012 | 05:30 PM
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Very nice man. What color are those? I'm keeping my eye out for some reputable 4300k for an exact match of the stock Xenon headlights.

thanks man my fogs are 6000k im gonna put 10000k on the top
Old Aug 13, 2012 | 05:39 PM
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Ouch dude... that sucks.
And on a side note, I dont suggest taking out the reflctor because thats what the actual bulb sits in.
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Please do some reading on hidplanet.com

You're not putting any useful light on the road with those HIDs.
Old Aug 13, 2012 | 05:47 PM
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night pic sick


Old Aug 13, 2012 | 05:51 PM
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Please do some reading on hidplanet.com

You're not putting any useful light on the road with those HIDs.
they look pretty useful to me better then what i had
Old Aug 13, 2012 | 05:55 PM
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Please do some reading on hidplanet.com

You're not putting any useful light on the road with those HIDs.
I agree, just get some PIAA extreme bulbs... or laminex it. I HAD hid's in my fogs and switched that out for some PIAA extreme white bulbs, with lexus capsules. It's a much better look and no light puking. Waiting on a set of projectors and an 00-01 clear lenses.

Plus HID's bought from cheapo Ebay sellers NEVER last very long at all.

Also on another side note... Save your money on that black halo projector junk and put a projector in your stock housings... much more effective and an A$$ load more light on the road then that garbage. I do retro's on the side, and would more than likely be about the same amount, and much better then ebay halo headlights.

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Old Aug 13, 2012 | 06:02 PM
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I agree, just get some PIAA extreme bulbs... or laminex it. I HAD hid's in my fogs and switched that out for some PIAA extreme white bulbs, with lexus capsules. It's a much better look and no light puking. Waiting on a set of projectors and an 00-01 clear lenses.

Plus HID's bought from cheapo Ebay sellers NEVER last very long at all.
i went to DERAND MOTORSPORT i dont think they are from ebay im not sure where they get it tho
Old Aug 13, 2012 | 06:06 PM
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i went to DERAND MOTORSPORT i dont think they are from ebay im not sure where they get it tho
Over priced at Derand... best place in Ottawa is either Jamie out at OttawaHID, or buy them off of theretrofitsource.com. Jamie gives out a year warranty but better quality stuff. TRS has an UN-beatable 5 year warranty and their products are absolutley amazing.
Old Aug 13, 2012 | 06:10 PM
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Now take a Pic by the car, so you show us where the light is hitting.....
Old Aug 13, 2012 | 06:15 PM
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10K for headlights is a no-no... This isn't a Honda forum.
Old Aug 13, 2012 | 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by T_Behr904
10K for headlights is a no-no... This isn't a Honda forum.
6K max... Even that is too high, 5K is just perfect
Old Aug 13, 2012 | 06:53 PM
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6K max... Even that is too high, 5K is just perfect
isn't 5K more white and the 4300K starting in the yellowish range?
Old Aug 13, 2012 | 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Rods03Max619
Now take a Pic by the car, so you show us where the light is hitting.....
Old Aug 13, 2012 | 06:58 PM
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Found quite an accurate chart to gauge the color range of HID's...


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Old Aug 13, 2012 | 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by T_Behr904
isn't 5K more white and the 4300K starting in the yellowish range?
6000K is whitish blue, 5000K is more of a pure white, 4300K is stock HID color, such as a Phillips D2S bulb, 3700K is stock halogen, 3000K is yellow.

You have to also think of the lumen ratings as well because 4300K is the most, and it just goes down hill from either way on the spectrum
Old Aug 13, 2012 | 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Brudface
6000K is whitish blue, 5000K is more of a pure white, 4300K is stock HID color, such as a Phillips D2S bulb, 3700K is stock halogen, 3000K is yellow.

You have to also think of the lumen ratings as well because 4300K is the most, and it just goes down hill from either way on the spectrum
That makes sense. So then 4300K puts out the most usable light to the human eye then?

From looking at several pics online, I do like the pure white of the 5K. It looks like it has more usable light than 4300K, but then again they're just photos.
Old Aug 13, 2012 | 07:26 PM
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That makes sense. So then 4300K puts out the most usable light to the human eye then?

From looking at several pics online, I do like the pure white of the 5K. It looks like it has more usable light than 4300K, but then again they're just photos.
Lumens is the international rating of how "bright" something is. its technically a candle power rating. for a quick comparison of HID bulbs, a 4300K bulb is somewhere between 3000-3100lmn give or take. A 5000K bulb is 2900-3000 lmn. A 6000K bulb is between 2800-2900, and anything after that decreases like a bombshell. There are a couple newer bulbs on the market that DO produce more lumens at their given ratings such as the new Osram 66240 D2S SVS which is also THE most expensive bulb on the market but well worth the money. Also in Comparison a stock Halogen bulb produces a measly 1800-2000 lmn... THIS IS NOT SAYING STICK AN HID BULB IN YOUR HALOGEN REFLECTORS BOWLS... this is just giving ratings of said bulbs.

And OP my honest suggestion would be to look up and read the posts that MSU2000 has on his entire projector setups. Which allow you to have a MUCH brighter setup, while at the same time NOT blinding ppl.

If you want to know more on the Projector side of things either PM MSU, or come talk to me. I live in Barrhaven and can show you what I mean in exact person.
Old Aug 13, 2012 | 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by T_Behr904
10K for headlights is a no-no... This isn't a Honda forum.

i just went for my first ride with the hid fog and i think 6000k is good enought for the heahlights
Old Aug 13, 2012 | 07:46 PM
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I've seen 55 watt HID's. I do like their light output.
Old Aug 13, 2012 | 08:27 PM
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[quote=Rods03Max619;8574811]Now take a Pic by the car, so you show us where the light is hitting.....
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everybody doesnt care to retro their headlights especially when they wont see that money back. chill, ****
Old Aug 14, 2012 | 05:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Tyutyunnik
Lmfao... Look at how much the wall on the house is lit up...
Old Aug 14, 2012 | 06:46 AM
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lol
Old Aug 14, 2012 | 06:51 AM
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everybody doesnt care to retro their headlights especially when they wont see that money back. chill, ****
You don't need to see your money back... All you need is another set of headlights when you sell your car, and you still have all of the parts... They ARE universal... And not really all that difficult to install depending on which type of projector you get. A chimp could put and of the Morimoto Mini's in... Takes a little bit more skill to put in anything else.
Old Aug 14, 2012 | 07:01 AM
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Where did you get those? Is the housing glass or plastic that will melt?
BTW Clear daylight is about 5300 and is the best for your eyes to see unless you just want a look and don't care about functionality. Then again you give up some lumens for the higher frequency light over getting 4300

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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 07:18 AM
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It would of made more of a difference if the headlight was HID. You should definitely consider it because it will look and shine better. Every headlight is different especially if you have a projector compared to a regular housing. In projectors it reduces the illumination and blue quite a bit
Old Aug 14, 2012 | 07:45 AM
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i go them for 50 buck i just need to put some lights in it coming soon need some cash lol
Old Aug 14, 2012 | 08:41 AM
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Good deal... But the width on those projectors is **** poor... Your stock headlights have more width than that.
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I agree, just get some PIAA extreme bulbs... or laminex it. I HAD hid's in my fogs and switched that out for some PIAA extreme white bulbs, with lexus capsules. It's a much better look and no light puking. Waiting on a set of projectors and an 00-01 clear lenses.

Plus HID's bought from cheapo Ebay sellers NEVER last very long at all.
Best advice here.

I have xtreme white and they are great.



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