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Old 05-08-2006, 07:30 PM
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looking to do a h.i.d conversion on my accord , what are some reliable sites and companies ?
Old 05-08-2006, 07:35 PM
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I got a simple 9006 type kit from Xenonpros.com , seems like an ok kit so far...$300 shipped.

However, I have the bulbs in NOPI Sonar aftermarket clear housings this week, but I hope to have them in OE new housings with a yellow tint applied next week.

I'm going more for the GT class LeMans look then real HID's.
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ibsomeonesaysgetaretrofit




Get a retrofit.
Old 05-08-2006, 10:49 PM
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please clear this up for me whats the difference between a retrofit and a conversion kit? i know that a coversion consists of a ballasts that plug in to each of the harnesses and, also how can i disable the drls?
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a (conversion) kit is ballasts and rebased bulbs that plug right into your stock reflectors. (plug and play)

a retrofit is taking projector units and fitting them into your stock housing.... this option is more costly, but has better looks/performance
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Originally Posted by Jani
ibsomeonesaysgetaretrofit




Get a retrofit.
exactly...Have a retrofit done, and you'll be happier with the outcome. Here are some pics of a 94 Accord I did about a month ago using TSX projectors







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Old 05-09-2006, 12:44 AM
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do you use the standard halogen bulbs or a hid kit?
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the pics above uses standard d2s (H.I.D.) bulbs.
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Originally Posted by shaqiswaq
do you use the standard halogen bulbs or a hid kit?
these have Phillps D2S 4300k bulbs in them
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so the best thing to do is get a conversion kit then retrofit my housings?

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