projector lights
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From: Southern NH
Originally Posted by SumAccordGuy94
ah... NO HID KIT!!
If you want truely better light output, you need headlights fitted with OEM HID Components. HID stands for High Intensity Discharge... uses gas filled capsules rather than filaments... similar to a flourescent light. Im sure you've seen newer cars with the lights. Stock halogen headlights dont even compare to the performance of true HID, but you need the right equipment to get the proper output. Putting a HID "kit" in your stock headlights will blind other drivers and will not give you proper dispersion of the very intense light. If you're really interested in seeing better at night, save up some cash and get a hold of me. A pair of retro-fitted headlights for your car will run in the range of $600... thats using all OEM parts (not aftermarket junk) and will give you all the light you could ever need.
If you need a cheaper alternative to HID, add some driving lights (not fog) they'll help you see distances better, but should only be used when there is no other traffic in front of you. I know what its like driving in the woods... thats why I have a full HID setup on my car and I couldnt be happier... money very well spent in my mind!
If you want truely better light output, you need headlights fitted with OEM HID Components. HID stands for High Intensity Discharge... uses gas filled capsules rather than filaments... similar to a flourescent light. Im sure you've seen newer cars with the lights. Stock halogen headlights dont even compare to the performance of true HID, but you need the right equipment to get the proper output. Putting a HID "kit" in your stock headlights will blind other drivers and will not give you proper dispersion of the very intense light. If you're really interested in seeing better at night, save up some cash and get a hold of me. A pair of retro-fitted headlights for your car will run in the range of $600... thats using all OEM parts (not aftermarket junk) and will give you all the light you could ever need.
If you need a cheaper alternative to HID, add some driving lights (not fog) they'll help you see distances better, but should only be used when there is no other traffic in front of you. I know what its like driving in the woods... thats why I have a full HID setup on my car and I couldnt be happier... money very well spent in my mind!
Also, the only projectors worth recommending are TYC's.
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Just get Sylvania Silverstars. They are the best in my opinion unless you are going with retro-fitted HID's. They put out a bright white light (not blue like xenon's which is illegal). Visibility is greatly improved over stock bulbs. They are easy to find in most auto stores.
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From: Southern NH
Originally Posted by SumAccordGuy94
TYCs still suck, as its actually the same projector used in many other "projector" headlights.
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the warranty would only apply if they were purchased from an authorized dealer... meaning any TYC lights purchased on ebay are not warrantied.
And if you read the thread, hes looking for better light output... in that aspect, TYCs still suck. Retard.
And if you read the thread, hes looking for better light output... in that aspect, TYCs still suck. Retard.
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Originally Posted by SumAccordGuy94
the warranty would only apply if they were purchased from an authorized dealer... meaning any TYC lights purchased on ebay are not warrantied.
And if you read the thread, hes looking for better light output... in that aspect, TYCs still suck. Retard.
And if you read the thread, hes looking for better light output... in that aspect, TYCs still suck. Retard.
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Originally Posted by SumAccordGuy94
If you want truely better light output, you need headlights fitted with OEM HID Components. HID stands for High Intensity Discharge... uses gas filled capsules rather than filaments
The main difference is that in a standard bulb, the light is emitted from a tungsten filament. In a metal halide aka HID bulbs the light is emitted from an arc.
It's illegal to install HIDs in your Civic (if you care about legality). Most cheaper kits are crap because they use the stock headlights (designed precisely for a filament bulb) to disperse the light from a xenon arc. Lots of throwaway light and glare. I'm sure there are good kits out there.
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From: Atlanta, GA
http://www.slickcar.com/productdetai...ProductID=3901
http://www.stylinconcepts.com/part.aspx?partid=370867
http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/P...tt=9005%20bulb
This should get you started.
I have some that I got from walmart for 17 bux. They are great and have much improved light output from stock BUT!!!!!!! they don't last at all. 6 months max and you're gonna replace them.
http://www.stylinconcepts.com/part.aspx?partid=370867
http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/P...tt=9005%20bulb
This should get you started.
I have some that I got from walmart for 17 bux. They are great and have much improved light output from stock BUT!!!!!!! they don't last at all. 6 months max and you're gonna replace them.
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From: Buffalo, NY
Originally Posted by Wharbone
Silverstars = best bang for buck (and legal)