HIDs & Hybrid

HCH99 · 03-16-2008, 12:03 AM

Hello everyone, noobie here, reppin for the class of 2K8 civic hybrids. I'm sure alot of ppl can agree with me, that our halogens on the hybrids are awful. Has anyone made a switch to HIDs via a retrofit or kit? If so, how do you like it so far and have you had any problems since the electrical system is different than a standard civic? Thanks to all.

duk · 03-16-2008, 01:37 AM

i am considering buying an HID kit aswell

i can't see their being any issues. But am open to comments /warnings.

HCH99 · 03-17-2008, 02:50 AM

Anyone? All hybrid drivers have kept their halogens??? I wouldn't go for the pnp, heard too many bad things.

azcx hatch · 03-17-2008, 03:35 PM

I have an 08, and put mine in about 2 months ago with no problems what so ever...I got the 5K bulbs, and I like tham alot...I used a PNP kit and it was $75 shipped...I cant remember the brand name tho..

HCH99 · 03-17-2008, 04:08 PM

So azcx hatch, you have a 08 hybrid? After you put in the pnp kit, did you notice any change in the HIDs when your at "auto-stop" or when driving for long periods?

aarong_hch · 03-17-2008, 05:11 PM

I have an 08 with 5000k HIDs that i bought from Ebay from 9898 Car China. It comes with a 3yr warranty not like the other ones. Had mine for 2.5 months no problems and love them.

copy/paste
eBay Motors: 5000K HID Xenon kit H1 H3 H4 H7 H11 9005 9006 12V 50W (item 140214320160 end time Mar-19-08 13:14:02 PDT)

asndragonboii · 03-17-2008, 05:45 PM

My Civics HID DIY Installation

I'm not sure if that's a hybrid though.

duk · 03-17-2008, 09:37 PM

thx for the info guys!

azcx hatch · 03-18-2008, 01:17 PM

yes I have a hybrid...that why Iam in this forum

....the only thing I can think of is with the lights on, I do hear some static while listening to the RADIO only...other than that, NO ISSUES at all....auto stop no problem either...install took 20 minutes....10each side...next install is sportline springs, finish rolling my fenders to fit my 17X8F 17X9R rims (MBMotoring)then Iam done...I'll post pics soon

SuperJay · 04-02-2008, 01:09 AM

I changed my stockers to and 8000K HID set. It works wonders. I don't recommend changing the high beams, as the low voltage DRL will likely fry the transformer. Good luck changing the bulbs, I had to unbolt the ABS pump and move it slightly to get to the right side bulb. The left was no picnic either.

kp99 · 04-04-2008, 03:38 PM

Do you guys cover the ballast and where did y'all place them?

SuperJay · 04-04-2008, 04:32 PM

I mounted mine inside the bumper itself. When you take the front cover off you'll see that the bumper has a hollow spot behind it. This makes a great place that is protected from most of the elements. The ballast is sealed, so I'm not too worried about covering it.

***msjwild3*** · 04-04-2008, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asndragonboii

My Civics HID DIY Installation

I'm not sure if that's a hybrid though.

Ya that is a hybrid i believe.

***DanLexani*** · 06-22-2009, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HCH99

Hello everyone, noobie here, reppin for the class of 2K8 civic hybrids. I'm sure alot of ppl can agree with me, that our halogens on the hybrids are awful. Has anyone made a switch to HIDs via a retrofit or kit? If so, how do you like it so far and have you had any problems since the electrical system is different than a standard civic? Thanks to all.

i installed my 6k hid's back in december 05 and no problems almost 4 years later.

yesuaini99 · 06-25-2009, 07:40 PM

Got 6k HID kit in my 09 Hybrid for almost 1 month now. No problems, but the light seems so focused that the other areas not directly lit upon seems dark by comparison to factory halogen bulb.

***J-Ro*** · 06-25-2009, 07:49 PM

^ That's PNP for you.

But to all hybrid owners, besides during the warm-up period (which lasts less than 30 sec), HIDs draw less power than halogens, so they're definitely hybrid-friendly

sleek06si · 08-31-2009, 11:56 PM

HIDs are so much better, i upgraded to 6000K kit which is a bright white. Can see much better at night now

chugiboi · 09-01-2009, 02:16 PM

i have to try it out too soon.

The Norng Storm · 09-01-2009, 10:32 PM

Just don't touch the orange wires.

bobsright · 09-21-2009, 05:11 PM

Now how about fog lights. Anybody install these? azch hatch; have you installed the spings and wheels yet?

03-16-2008, 12:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
HCH99 Junior Member Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 11 iTrader: 0 / 0%	HIDs & Hybrid Hello everyone, noobie here, reppin for the class of 2K8 civic hybrids. I'm sure alot of ppl can agree with me, that our halogens on the hybrids are awful. Has anyone made a switch to HIDs via a retrofit or kit? If so, how do you like it so far and have you had any problems since the electrical system is different than a standard civic? Thanks to all.

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duk Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Calgary Age: 25 Posts: 2,248 iTrader: 0 / 0%	i am considering buying an HID kit aswell i can't see their being any issues. But am open to comments /warnings.

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HCH99 Junior Member Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 11 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Anyone? All hybrid drivers have kept their halogens??? I wouldn't go for the pnp, heard too many bad things.

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azcx hatch Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 37 iTrader: 1 / 100%	I have an 08, and put mine in about 2 months ago with no problems what so ever...I got the 5K bulbs, and I like tham alot...I used a PNP kit and it was $75 shipped...I cant remember the brand name tho..

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HCH99 Junior Member Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 11 iTrader: 0 / 0%	So azcx hatch, you have a 08 hybrid? After you put in the pnp kit, did you notice any change in the HIDs when your at "auto-stop" or when driving for long periods?

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aarong_hch Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Area -East Bay Posts: 42 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I have an 08 with 5000k HIDs that i bought from Ebay from 9898 Car China. It comes with a 3yr warranty not like the other ones. Had mine for 2.5 months no problems and love them. copy/paste eBay Motors: 5000K HID Xenon kit H1 H3 H4 H7 H11 9005 9006 12V 50W (item 140214320160 end time Mar-19-08 13:14:02 PDT)

03-17-2008, 05:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
asndragonboii Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 4,666 iTrader: 1 / 100%	My Civics HID DIY Installation I'm not sure if that's a hybrid though.

03-17-2008, 09:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
duk Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Calgary Age: 25 Posts: 2,248 iTrader: 0 / 0%	thx for the info guys!

03-18-2008, 01:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
azcx hatch Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 37 iTrader: 1 / 100%	yes I have a hybrid...that why Iam in this forum ....the only thing I can think of is with the lights on, I do hear some static while listening to the RADIO only...other than that, NO ISSUES at all....auto stop no problem either...install took 20 minutes....10each side...next install is sportline springs, finish rolling my fenders to fit my 17X8F 17X9R rims (MBMotoring)then Iam done...I'll post pics soon

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SuperJay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: BIG IE BITCHES Age: 34 Posts: 378 Resident ICE Wizard iTrader: 0 / 0%	I changed my stockers to and 8000K HID set. It works wonders. I don't recommend changing the high beams, as the low voltage DRL will likely fry the transformer. Good luck changing the bulbs, I had to unbolt the ABS pump and move it slightly to get to the right side bulb. The left was no picnic either.

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kp99 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Do you guys cover the ballast and where did y'all place them?

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SuperJay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: BIG IE BITCHES Age: 34 Posts: 378 Resident ICE Wizard iTrader: 0 / 0%	I mounted mine inside the bumper itself. When you take the front cover off you'll see that the bumper has a hollow spot behind it. This makes a great place that is protected from most of the elements. The ballast is sealed, so I'm not too worried about covering it.

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yesuaini99 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Got 6k HID kit in my 09 Hybrid for almost 1 month now. No problems, but the light seems so focused that the other areas not directly lit upon seems dark by comparison to factory halogen bulb.

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sleek06si Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 47 iTrader: 0 / 0%	HIDs are so much better, i upgraded to 6000K kit which is a bright white. Can see much better at night now

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chugiboi Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: stockton ca Age: 23 Posts: 4,962 chue hang iTrader: 4 / 100%	i have to try it out too soon.

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The Norng Storm Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lowell, MA Age: 21 Posts: 1,045 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Just don't touch the orange wires.

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bobsright Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 7 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Now how about fog lights. Anybody install these? azch hatch; have you installed the spings and wheels yet?