Hanabi's are out!!!!
11-27-2002, 01:00 PM
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Hanabi's are out!!!!
They're being sold on Friday. Now that I live out in the burbs, I don't want to get pulled over by the fuzz because they are too bright. I ended up putting Silverstars in and focused them a little above spec.
The do look so dim but that's because I was used to the HID's. Silverstars matched up with my PIAA 1500XT's are a good alterative to staying legal and lighting up the road.
The do look so dim but that's because I was used to the HID's. Silverstars matched up with my PIAA 1500XT's are a good alterative to staying legal and lighting up the road.
11-27-2002, 01:03 PM
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Re: Hanabi's are out!!!!
Originally posted by deezo
They're being sold on Friday. Now that I live out in the burbs, I don't want to get pulled over by the fuzz because they are too bright. I ended up putting Silverstars in and focused them a little above spec.
The do look so dim but that's because I was used to the HID's. Silverstars matched up with my PIAA 1500XT's are a good alterative to staying legal and lighting up the road.
They're being sold on Friday. Now that I live out in the burbs, I don't want to get pulled over by the fuzz because they are too bright. I ended up putting Silverstars in and focused them a little above spec.
The do look so dim but that's because I was used to the HID's. Silverstars matched up with my PIAA 1500XT's are a good alterative to staying legal and lighting up the road.
It actually sounded funny in your post when you said the silverstars are kind of dim. Only because when I went from stock to my SilverStars I was like "Wow, look how bright these are."
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11-27-2002, 01:09 PM
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Calvin, don't be so sad. I just want a better kit later on and one that's not so bright. I may grab the HI/Lo kit later.
Sudz, I didn't have to remove them but I started to feel bad for people I was behind and the people that were coming toward me. If I would drive behind my lady while she was driving her car, she complained.
Sudz, I didn't have to remove them but I started to feel bad for people I was behind and the people that were coming toward me. If I would drive behind my lady while she was driving her car, she complained.
11-27-2002, 01:21 PM
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Originally posted by deezo
Sudz, I didn't have to remove them but I started to feel bad for people I was behind and the people that were coming toward me. If I would drive behind my lady while she was driving her car, she complained.
Sudz, I didn't have to remove them but I started to feel bad for people I was behind and the people that were coming toward me. If I would drive behind my lady while she was driving her car, she complained.
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11-27-2002, 01:25 PM
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Originally posted by SuDZ
I can see that. I have my SilverStars adjusted right and everything and I still get people flashing the lights at me, thinking I have my High beams on.
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I can see that. I have my SilverStars adjusted right and everything and I still get people flashing the lights at me, thinking I have my High beams on.
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11-27-2002, 01:28 PM
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Originally posted by SprintMax
i am not buying HID without projectors...
i am not buying HID without projectors...
11-27-2002, 02:11 PM
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yeah the hanabis are see-the-future bright, projectors would help. im not to worried about the color/police factor (even though i got a ticket already) there are so many cars that come with hids from the factory.
aiming the buckets down and in helps a lot.
aiming the buckets down and in helps a lot.
11-27-2002, 04:25 PM
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That's too bad Deezo. Mine's been out of my car for several months already. I think the bulbs are burnt, I didn't want to spend money to replace them, so I pop the regular bulbs back in. I noticed I get less "stares" from local cops now.
11-27-2002, 05:22 PM
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capsule burnt out today...
Originally posted by Cumalot
That's too bad Deezo. Mine's been out of my car for several months already. I think the bulbs are burnt, I didn't want to spend money to replace them, so I pop the regular bulbs back in. I noticed I get less "stares" from local cops now.
That's too bad Deezo. Mine's been out of my car for several months already. I think the bulbs are burnt, I didn't want to spend money to replace them, so I pop the regular bulbs back in. I noticed I get less "stares" from local cops now.
11-27-2002, 05:26 PM
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Re: capsule burnt out today...
Originally posted by Mishmosh
Argghh! one of my bulbs went out tonight, dammit! I'll have to switch the bulbs to see where the problem lies but I'm leaning toward the Silverstar solution as well. Anyone know how much a pair of new bulbs cost?
Argghh! one of my bulbs went out tonight, dammit! I'll have to switch the bulbs to see where the problem lies but I'm leaning toward the Silverstar solution as well. Anyone know how much a pair of new bulbs cost?
11-27-2002, 06:02 PM
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Re: Hanabi's are out!!!!
Originally posted by deezo
They're being sold on Friday. Now that I live out in the burbs, I don't want to get pulled over by the fuzz because they are too bright. I ended up putting Silverstars in and focused them a little above spec.
The do look so dim but that's because I was used to the HID's. Silverstars matched up with my PIAA 1500XT's are a good alterative to staying legal and lighting up the road.
They're being sold on Friday. Now that I live out in the burbs, I don't want to get pulled over by the fuzz because they are too bright. I ended up putting Silverstars in and focused them a little above spec.
The do look so dim but that's because I was used to the HID's. Silverstars matched up with my PIAA 1500XT's are a good alterative to staying legal and lighting up the road.
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11-27-2002, 07:06 PM
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Re: Re: Re: capsule burnt out today...
Originally posted by Mishmosh
Great, thanks. So these are nice and plain white?
Great, thanks. So these are nice and plain white?
11-27-2002, 08:25 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: capsule burnt out today...
Originally posted by deezo
As plain as you can get. Standard halaogens look yellow compared to Silverstars.
As plain as you can get. Standard halaogens look yellow compared to Silverstars.
11-27-2002, 09:40 PM
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Originally posted by Knightmare69
So when exactly are the projectors/dual beams from Custom Maxima suppose to come out? I don't see anything on their website.
So when exactly are the projectors/dual beams from Custom Maxima suppose to come out? I don't see anything on their website.
11-28-2002, 12:27 AM
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Seems like everyone is getting tired of the glare. Im gonna be taking out my HIDs soon. I want projectors....i want perfection. I got pulled over twice in one week with my HIDs. I been lucky lately but don't know how much longer that is gonna last. *knock on wood*
11-28-2002, 06:44 AM
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Originally posted by deezo
I knew you would pop in. Did you sell yours?
I knew you would pop in. Did you sell yours?
11-28-2002, 10:10 AM
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Originally posted by njmaxseltd
Not yet, I haven't got around to taking the system out of the car. As soon as I do that, I'll take pics, and up on Ebay they go.
Not yet, I haven't got around to taking the system out of the car. As soon as I do that, I'll take pics, and up on Ebay they go.
are you taking yours out for the same reason?
11-28-2002, 01:04 PM
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Originally posted by cyphur
Seems like everyone is getting tired of the glare. Im gonna be taking out my HIDs soon. I want projectors....i want perfection. I got pulled over twice in one week with my HIDs. I been lucky lately but don't know how much longer that is gonna last. *knock on wood*
Seems like everyone is getting tired of the glare. Im gonna be taking out my HIDs soon. I want projectors....i want perfection. I got pulled over twice in one week with my HIDs. I been lucky lately but don't know how much longer that is gonna last. *knock on wood*
my car has ZERO glare. I guess you guys dont know how to aim headlights properly. I was even complimentedby an officer the other night as i pulled into a 7-11, lol
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11-28-2002, 05:38 PM
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I must have gotten the only set of bad silverstars. I do see that they are pretty darn white, but I just don't see all the improvement in brightness. I'm sorry I spent 50 bucks to upgrade from my CB's.
Now...when my friend with another 3rd gen parked next to me, we both had our headlights on, at night, shining on a solid wood fence. I can see that mine were much whiter than his stock, but again...not so much brighter.
any good 9004 kits?
Now...when my friend with another 3rd gen parked next to me, we both had our headlights on, at night, shining on a solid wood fence. I can see that mine were much whiter than his stock, but again...not so much brighter.
any good 9004 kits?
11-28-2002, 06:39 PM
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Originally posted by Mike S.
any good 9004 kits?
any good 9004 kits?
However, my confidence in the Hanabi's is waning. I, and a few others, had mismatched bulbs initially. Moreover my output when warmed up is almost completely white with the very slightest hint of blue but others reports a strong blue presence--this mind you with the same kit. Now one side is out intermittently. I now feel it is the starter module on the fritz. In summary, the quality control and reliability of the Hanabi Kit is somewhat suspect.
11-29-2002, 04:47 AM
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Originally posted by Mike S.
I must have gotten the only set of bad silverstars. I do see that they are pretty darn white, but I just don't see all the improvement in brightness. I'm sorry I spent 50 bucks to upgrade from my CB's.
Now...when my friend with another 3rd gen parked next to me, we both had our headlights on, at night, shining on a solid wood fence. I can see that mine were much whiter than his stock, but again...not so much brighter.
any good 9004 kits?
I must have gotten the only set of bad silverstars. I do see that they are pretty darn white, but I just don't see all the improvement in brightness. I'm sorry I spent 50 bucks to upgrade from my CB's.
Now...when my friend with another 3rd gen parked next to me, we both had our headlights on, at night, shining on a solid wood fence. I can see that mine were much whiter than his stock, but again...not so much brighter.
any good 9004 kits?
11-29-2002, 04:52 AM
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Originally posted by ny96max
GLARE??
my car has ZERO glare. I guess you guys dont know how to aim headlights properly. I was even complimentedby an officer the other night as i pulled into a 7-11, lol
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GLARE??
my car has ZERO glare. I guess you guys dont know how to aim headlights properly. I was even complimentedby an officer the other night as i pulled into a 7-11, lol
Ant
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