civic rims and headlights

DA Asterix · 05-10-2009, 02:16 AM

OKIE so fairly new to 8thcivic but i was wondering the tsw asana rims worth it getting gunmetal and put on a red civic 09? and another question is i ordered projector angel eyes for my civic and was wondering anyone could tell me a few things about them..good bad? do u need a hid conersion kit all stats please hope ya like the pix ill deff keep everyone updated on the building of my new civic.

Oh and if anyone has anything to add please dont be shy...im tryin to get the best for my car cuz i love her alot lol.
any suggestions are well taken please jus be respectfull in posting.

**atruhondagrl** · 05-10-2009, 02:22 AM

FIrst off, welcome to the site.

I moved this from bolt on and all motor forum and into the exterior style since it's about wheels and lights.

More than likely you won't be able to use HID in the headlights or you'll melt them. Most aftermarket molded headlights are not capable of handling the heat output of HID. If you want to use HID without injuring a housing, you should retro fit a stock housing. Also,the HID's you got are some of the first styles sold for these cars a year and a half ago. IMHO, they are also the least attractive and are too busy. THese cars look good on their own, there is really no need to go with the overly common angel eye set up on the car as well as randomly placed LEDs. This is just my opinion though, if you like 'em and they are what you really really want, then by all means, go for it.

I like those wheels. IMO they are a better looking version than what the car comes with stock so they are subtle enough to be eye catching.

DA Asterix · 05-10-2009, 02:36 AM

i do appreciate it and jus wanted to know if you knw any site for better angel eyes..i havent ordered them yet but i want to soon. and do u know anything about installing them..do i need different bulbs or the ones i have now fine? i have 5900k hid look alikes,,,which are really nice while driving.....i jus recieved my led tail lights in the mail and they are nice how would i go about installing them? should i get pro help or sumthing i could do myself with tyme?

**atruhondagrl** · 05-10-2009, 03:15 AM

If you install Halogen bulbs you should be fine with the ones you have. You'll have to remove the bumpers to get the headlights and tail lights in. THe headlights are easier than the tails, I can tell you that. YOu may have to look around in the DIY threads. I'm overseas and don't own a Civic anymore but I could get the headlights off of one and swapped out in 30 minutes and that included removing and putting the front bumper back on. I think the tails only take a few minutes longer.

DA Asterix · 05-10-2009, 03:31 AM

so as far and installing the i found a diy and looks helpfull should i try it? and headlights seem alot harder knowing i have no idea how to install the electrical part of the angel eyes..oh and btw better angel eyes...that would be great and i appreciate the messgae back

**atruhondagrl** · 05-10-2009, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by DA Asterix

so as far and installing the i found a diy and looks helpfull should i try it? and headlights seem alot harder knowing i have no idea how to install the electrical part of the angel eyes..oh and btw better angel eyes...that would be great and i appreciate the messgae back

What DIY is it? And aren't the angel eyes plug and play? I'd think you'd just pop the plug in like stock. I haven't seen them though so I'm not too sure.

its_errick · 05-10-2009, 02:06 PM

i installed those headlights for another civic... it worked but the look on it failed
sorry we are pretty honest on here. and i think our stock headlights look way better
as for the rims! i think it would look pretty good. its something new

DA Asterix · 05-12-2009, 04:59 AM

yea i do like the style of new civics stock headlights but i got a huge thing for angel eyes...cuz i got my tail lights finally and they do look mighty fine!!! installing tomarrow tuesday may 12th 09 hopefully i dont run into any problems. i got a call from a sponsor virgina's Twisted Customs! i heard good stuff from them so ima look into it. anyways wat are sum other good mods that allow te civic to look sweet or act sweet. headers? intake? exhaust? for exhaust i want a low muffled exhaust kinda like the 350z lol not gonna happen but eyy...thx for all the comments more are welcome!

slowcoupe · 05-17-2009, 03:26 AM

search the DIY sections for help solving your installation problems. also do research before ordering anything.

RevivedTitan · 09-14-2009, 01:37 PM

I actually have those same angel eye headlights and to be honest Ive decided to get my stock OEM headlights retrofitted. Those headlights come with H1 bulbs and are not very bright. I honestly would recommend getting a HID kit for your stock lights instead. Yeah the angel eyes look cool on your car but you shouldnt sacrifice visibility when driving at night :/

05-10-2009, 02:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
atruhondagrl Anti-Fanboy Patrol Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 29,729 iTrader: 27 / 100%	FIrst off, welcome to the site. I moved this from bolt on and all motor forum and into the exterior style since it's about wheels and lights. More than likely you won't be able to use HID in the headlights or you'll melt them. Most aftermarket molded headlights are not capable of handling the heat output of HID. If you want to use HID without injuring a housing, you should retro fit a stock housing. Also,the HID's you got are some of the first styles sold for these cars a year and a half ago. IMHO, they are also the least attractive and are too busy. THese cars look good on their own, there is really no need to go with the overly common angel eye set up on the car as well as randomly placed LEDs. This is just my opinion though, if you like 'em and they are what you really really want, then by all means, go for it. I like those wheels. IMO they are a better looking version than what the car comes with stock so they are subtle enough to be eye catching. __________________ Thats what she said. My Z/ My Si

05-10-2009, 03:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
atruhondagrl Anti-Fanboy Patrol Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 29,729 iTrader: 27 / 100%	If you install Halogen bulbs you should be fine with the ones you have. You'll have to remove the bumpers to get the headlights and tail lights in. THe headlights are easier than the tails, I can tell you that. YOu may have to look around in the DIY threads. I'm overseas and don't own a Civic anymore but I could get the headlights off of one and swapped out in 30 minutes and that included removing and putting the front bumper back on. I think the tails only take a few minutes longer. __________________ Thats what she said. My Z/ My Si

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DA Asterix Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Age: 21 Posts: 11 iTrader: 0 / 0%	so as far and installing the i found a diy and looks helpfull should i try it? and headlights seem alot harder knowing i have no idea how to install the electrical part of the angel eyes..oh and btw better angel eyes...that would be great and i appreciate the messgae back

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DA Asterix Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Age: 21 Posts: 11 iTrader: 0 / 0%	yea i do like the style of new civics stock headlights but i got a huge thing for angel eyes...cuz i got my tail lights finally and they do look mighty fine!!! installing tomarrow tuesday may 12th 09 hopefully i dont run into any problems. i got a call from a sponsor virgina's Twisted Customs! i heard good stuff from them so ima look into it. anyways wat are sum other good mods that allow te civic to look sweet or act sweet. headers? intake? exhaust? for exhaust i want a low muffled exhaust kinda like the 350z lol not gonna happen but eyy...thx for all the comments more are welcome!

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slowcoupe Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: queens, ny Age: 23 Posts: 170 mont iTrader: 2 / 100%	search the DIY sections for help solving your installation problems. also do research before ordering anything.

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RevivedTitan Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 78 Mike iTrader: 0 / 0%	I actually have those same angel eye headlights and to be honest Ive decided to get my stock OEM headlights retrofitted. Those headlights come with H1 bulbs and are not very bright. I honestly would recommend getting a HID kit for your stock lights instead. Yeah the angel eyes look cool on your car but you shouldnt sacrifice visibility when driving at night :/