For those with cefiro headlights and no projectors, please post pics of the output with HIDs. I know its best to just retrofit them with projectors, but I'm not looking to go that far as of yet. Is it worth it to just put in H4 HIDS, because the output on the regular bulb is better than 9004 but still sucks. If anyone has pics, please post.

 

bump.... anyone out there?!

 

free bump, interested too

 

why dont u wanna go that far yet? itll cost u roughly the same amount of money.

 

i used 7000k on my cefiros when i had them. its pretty much what youd expect for a halogen housing. two large blots on the ground but plenty of light sprayed out. unfortunately i dont have the pics anymore but im sure there are plenty of people on the boards who do.

 

You need to add whether you mean the OEM cefiros or aftermarket/"smoked" style. The OEM cefiros had very HID-friendly beam patterns but the aftermarket ones left a bit to be desired IIRC.

 

I have smoked cefiros. So Mr****s95SE, would you say it was worth it? I basically am looking for more light output.

 

yeah i had the smoked as well. if you want a really really good light output, go with HID projectors. but if you just want brighter but better than halogen and the looks and also spend less money, just go with regular HIDs. if you plan to go with the latter, remember to aim it lower because it will cause a lot of glare and mad drivers. i also had cf eyelids so that cut down the amount of glare.
a friend of mine had the oem chrome ones and the beam pattern for halogen was great. i dont know if itd be the same for HIDs since its so bright.

good luck!

 

DiVX encoded no sound:
http://instructional1.calstatela.edu...Files/hilo.avi
excuse the crappy quality shot through front windshield but that was my cheap digital camera at the time. BTW - OE Cefiros with Hi/Low kit (6K)

http://instructional1.calstatela.edu...es/startup.avi

 

Smoked Cefiros
9004 HID KIT( originally bought for OEM headlights)

I'm sure the output would be better with H4's..
But here are some pics... the lights are off the car now, gonna retro
Hope this helps

 

is your lighting pattern as whack as mine were?

 

Lord, that is a screwed up pattern... but not surprising since your using a 9004 kit on a H4 based headlight (and non OEM to boot)...

 

ironically, my h4 bulbs have the same beam pattern, his are just brighter.

 

Then it's gotta be due to the non OE Cefiro stuff... The OE have a nice cut off and "ramp up" pattern...
as you can see from the "startup" video above.

 

yeah man that pattern is terrible. i dont remember mine to be that bad, even with H4 bulbs.

 

anyone else

 

dude just do it. nothing is better than seeing it in person. you can get HIDs for pretty cheap now.

 

 

ive got smoked cefiros.. and 6k helios hids.. no projectors.. i still have a small bulb fitment issue with the driver side which i will fix today.. but here are some pics.. the car was a lil sideways but you can still get an idea.. i love it though.. IMO it has a great beam pattern..

low beams



high beams

 

i can say that is definately better than stock. Is there such a thing as a H4 projector I can use if i wanted to retrofit in the future?