Need help picking parts

pagemap · 03-24-2008, 06:04 PM

I have a 2008 Civic Hybrid, and am interested in having Custom Lightz do a HID retrofit. My main concern is that I want this to look OEM. I am pretty new to HID, and need help picking the right parts.

1. Most people with 2006+ Civics seem to be using the TSX or S2000 projectors, but what is the difference? Why would I want one over the other?

2. Shroud - whats the ideal shroud for an OEM look?

3. What have you guys been doing for replacement headlights? I suppose I could buy some cheap headlights on eBay to use while the originals are being retrofitted, but then I hate to do that because I don't really have a need for an extra set of headlights.

4. How long would you estimate it would take to install the headlights - ie take off the bumper, etc?

5. How common is it for people to retrofit the hi-beams too?

Thanks!

thisisdudewhoru · 03-24-2008, 06:07 PM

1. Different cutoffs and I believe one of the lenses on one of them is color tinted
2. OEM look and to dress it up a little and cover up the projector
3. not sure what you do while yours are getting fixed
4. I'd say no longer than 45 min because it didn't take me long to get bumper off.

***I<3MyHonda*** · 03-24-2008, 07:22 PM

5. Some people have done it, not very common

***-Bionic-*** · 03-25-2008, 03:23 PM

Perhaps I can be of some help here.

Qued setups are becomming more and more popular. Perhaps not in the 8th Civic world, but we are doing a few each month, and it's climbing.

As far as shrouds, I think the MDX shroud looks the most OEM for the 8th Civic. Crossfire shrouds, and CTR shrouds would look OEM as well. The S2000 shrouds look OEM too, but a little less than the MDX in my opinion.

It takes us about a week to retrofit your headlights, but it may be shorter or longer depending on whether you are coming to our shop, and if we happen to have a lot of customers at the moment.

We do have "loaner" headlights, which we can send to you, so you can still drive around while we are working on your headlights. As long as you are willing to send the "loaner" headlights to the next man in line, we are cool.

Hope this answers some of your questions
Bjorn

***Phalanx*** · 03-25-2008, 03:35 PM

Hi Bjorn

When you gonna be in the area again?

***-Bionic-*** · 03-25-2008, 10:11 PM

What's up bro.

I'm thinking late April, or early May.

***Phalanx*** · 03-25-2008, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -Bionic-

What's up bro.

I'm thinking late April, or early May.

w0rd. be sure to let me know

@ OP - definately get a retro from these guys. you wont regret it

***-Bionic-*** · 03-25-2008, 10:47 PM

Fo shizzle

TRANCEBOY · 04-07-2008, 09:37 AM

Biorn should come down to Miami
NOT A lot of civic s here but lot of naked girls

***-Bionic-*** · 04-09-2008, 12:58 PM

Very niiiiice, I like. How much?

03-24-2008, 06:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
pagemap Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 10 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Need help picking parts I have a 2008 Civic Hybrid, and am interested in having Custom Lightz do a HID retrofit. My main concern is that I want this to look OEM. I am pretty new to HID, and need help picking the right parts. 1. Most people with 2006+ Civics seem to be using the TSX or S2000 projectors, but what is the difference? Why would I want one over the other? 2. Shroud - whats the ideal shroud for an OEM look? 3. What have you guys been doing for replacement headlights? I suppose I could buy some cheap headlights on eBay to use while the originals are being retrofitted, but then I hate to do that because I don't really have a need for an extra set of headlights. 4. How long would you estimate it would take to install the headlights - ie take off the bumper, etc? 5. How common is it for people to retrofit the hi-beams too? Thanks! Last edited by pagemap; 03-24-2008 at 06:12 PM. Reason: Added question 5

03-25-2008, 03:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
*-Bionic-* CustomLightz Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 587 iTrader: 3 / 100%	Perhaps I can be of some help here. Qued setups are becomming more and more popular. Perhaps not in the 8th Civic world, but we are doing a few each month, and it's climbing. As far as shrouds, I think the MDX shroud looks the most OEM for the 8th Civic. Crossfire shrouds, and CTR shrouds would look OEM as well. The S2000 shrouds look OEM too, but a little less than the MDX in my opinion. It takes us about a week to retrofit your headlights, but it may be shorter or longer depending on whether you are coming to our shop, and if we happen to have a lot of customers at the moment. We do have "loaner" headlights, which we can send to you, so you can still drive around while we are working on your headlights. As long as you are willing to send the "loaner" headlights to the next man in line, we are cool. Hope this answers some of your questions Bjorn __________________ Custom Lightz LLC - HID Retrofit Specialist. www.customlightz.com 804-366-9551 Custom Lightz on 8thcivic.com http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=150 Group Buy http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/custo...ml#post2887889

03-25-2008, 03:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
*Phalanx* 1337 h4xZ0r Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Danvers, MA Age: 24 Posts: 10,156 MASShole iTrader: 29 / 100%	Hi Bjorn When you gonna be in the area again? __________________ I can be an asshole and Im not afraid to voice my opinion(s). If you cant handle it, block my posts. In/Around NorthEastern MA? come to our weekly meet & greet! "A car never breaks. It presents us with opportunities to upgrade."

03-25-2008, 10:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
*-Bionic-* CustomLightz Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 587 iTrader: 3 / 100%	What's up bro. I'm thinking late April, or early May. __________________ Custom Lightz LLC - HID Retrofit Specialist. www.customlightz.com 804-366-9551 Custom Lightz on 8thcivic.com http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=150 Group Buy http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/custo...ml#post2887889

03-25-2008, 10:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
*-Bionic-* CustomLightz Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 587 iTrader: 3 / 100%	Fo shizzle __________________ Custom Lightz LLC - HID Retrofit Specialist. www.customlightz.com 804-366-9551 Custom Lightz on 8thcivic.com http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=150 Group Buy http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/custo...ml#post2887889

03-24-2008, 06:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
thisisdudewhoru Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: bristol,tn Posts: 646 brian iTrader: 0 / 0%	1. Different cutoffs and I believe one of the lenses on one of them is color tinted 2. OEM look and to dress it up a little and cover up the projector 3. not sure what you do while yours are getting fixed 4. I'd say no longer than 45 min because it didn't take me long to get bumper off.

03-24-2008, 07:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
*I<3MyHonda* Enjoi This!™ Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St.Joe, MI Age: 20 Posts: 11,483 John iTrader: 0 / 0%	5. Some people have done it, not very common

04-07-2008, 09:37 AM	#9 (permalink)
TRANCEBOY Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 519 iTrader: 5 / 100%	Biorn should come down to Miami NOT A lot of civic s here but lot of naked girls

04-09-2008, 12:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
*-Bionic-* CustomLightz Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 587 iTrader: 3 / 100%	Very niiiiice, I like. How much? __________________ Custom Lightz LLC - HID Retrofit Specialist. www.customlightz.com 804-366-9551 Custom Lightz on 8thcivic.com http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=150 Group Buy http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/custo...ml#post2887889

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