y is it illegal to have HIDs in my civic?

 

There is a law now that if a vehicle did not come with HID's from the factory (either stock or as optional equipment) then the stock halogen lights cannot be replaced with HID lights.

 

Uh, read that last paragraph again in my post. That's only part of the reason why they're illegal.

Throwaway light/glare is dangerous for oncoming drivers.

Anyways, I didn't really get the reason behind you wanting to get new headlights.

Is it for cosmetic purposes? Do you want to see better?

My recommendation to you is to keep the stock headlights and use a street legal high output bulb. GE has "Nighthawk" (formerly HiVision). Osram Sylvania and Philips also have their own versions of "30%" bulbs. They are clear capsules but they get extra lumens from a different gas mixture (the package usually touts a higher percentage of xenon in the mixture) and a tighter filament wind. However, bulb life is sacrificed. Or if you want whiter but legal light, stick to FMVSS#108-compliant bulbs by GE (Super Blue), Philips (BluVision), Osram Sylvania (Cool Blue or Silverstar), and Wagner (LazerBlue). All are available at WalMart and auto parts stores. Keep in mind you won't see any mindblowing improvements on par with HID output.

 

http://www.danielsternlighting.com/t...ght_color.html

http://www.danielsternlighting.com/t...lbs/bulbs.html

 

I like the style of the projectors. I'm disappointed though with the light dispersement is less than stock. Does anyone think the projectors with the high output bulbs would do me justice. I would like something brighter with some style but done want to get into HIDs. Should I just add fogs with the projectors?

 

I have halos with Xenon H1 lightbulbs, the halo rings lasted about 5 months before they went out, then 2 months later the rings began melting.

Does anyone know what if Xenon or HIDs are hotter? If HID's are way cooler as in temperature... I'd just order new Halos and just run HIDs in them.