BULB/Lamp Replacement Guide =)

[tda1337]

actually, wat u need to do is find this 12 LED kit on ebay (12 flux) that should work, im getting it in a week (already payed) so ill hit u up on that
Also side firing LEDs, they are harder to find in wedge base but there are a few
last but not least, theres always fabricating reflecters, but once i get my 100 pack of blue LEDs (found them for 20 bux) and my circuit boards and resistors, ill be sure to set up a DIY for a wedge base LED thats side firing!
problem is the plastic used for the light on most leds is nose firing, and the wedge base is firing into the plastic wall of the housing, not into the leds!!!!

When i get the 12LED package ill be sure to try it there first, but its gonna go in my dome light (comes with multiple bases! all on plugs!) its only 30mm by 50mm by 8.6mm so it should fit up in my dome.
either way ill be sure to let u know
my gf comes home with my 9LED kit for the map lights today!

[tda1337]

I received my 9LED festoon bulbs for my map lights, HOLY F**K!!! they look SICK i love em, and bright as hell! whats even better is even tho they are firing str8 down, the cars lens still diffuses the light into my lap!!!!
A++ for this easy swap!!!

[LikWidv1]

I wanna change out the reverse lights to a bright blue LED. Since i don't use it to drive or anything it should be perfectly legal.

(Maybe it's not, but not looking for ya to tell me state laws and such.)

Question is:
Will this bulb:

Be direct plug n play like my inside festons or am I going to have to do something extra?

[tda1337]

a) its illegal
b) that light is intended to illuminate behind u in no light situations
go with a huge white led set (with some side firing leds for the reflectors to work properly)

[RainSi08]

noob Q
Does the civic 06 (coupe) all bulbs u listed, work for 08 coupe si

[msjwild3]

Originally Posted by RainSi08

noob Q
Does the civic 06 (coupe) all bulbs u listed, work for 08 coupe si

Should be the exact same.

[bernies07civic]

Ok sorry if this is really dumb of me but i dont really know that much about swaping out my lights, im looking for the look of an h.i.d. headlight similar to the lexus, cadilac, etc. but do not have the cash for a retrofit or new headlights, so is there any headlight light bulb that can get me what i want just by swithching the bulbs (high and low beams of course)? and which one will look the most alike the lexus, cadilac, etc.?

Thanks so much!

Bernie

[msjwild3]

Originally Posted by bernies07civic

Ok sorry if this is really dumb of me but i dont really know that much about swaping out my lights, im looking for the look of an h.i.d. headlight similar to the lexus, cadilac, etc. but do not have the cash for a retrofit or new headlights, so is there any headlight light bulb that can get me what i want just by swithching the bulbs (high and low beams of course)? and which one will look the most alike the lexus, cadilac, etc.?

Thanks so much!

Bernie

Ya you can buy a HID pnp kit. That is the best you will get without get projectors.

I have a 6000K one and bought it from here. --> Shop eBay Canada Store - 9898 Car China:: Xenon HID Conversion Bulbs, 50W 12V Xenon HID Kit All Size
Lots of people on this site have used this and they are great! They are easy to install, don't cost alot and have a 3 year warranty.

I used this DIY to install them. --> My Civics HID DIY Installation

[bernies07civic]

thanks msjwild3 +rep for your help =]

[msjwild3]

Originally Posted by bernies07civic

thanks msjwild3 +rep for your help =]

Your welcome, let us know how it all goes. There's lots of info on here about this topic too!

[bernies07civic]

i decided to intstall a set of slyvania silvetstar ultras until i can get a hold of an hid plug and play kit. here are a coule of pics from my iphone...overall pretty happy, but am super anxious for a hid pnp kit

[tda1337]

Originally Posted by bernies07civic

i decided to intstall a set of slyvania silvetstar ultras until i can get a hold of an hid plug and play kit. here are a coule of pics from my iphone...overall pretty happy, but am super anxious for a hid pnp kit

PSSST those are for nubs....
Any bulb that achieves a "Whiter light" via a coating is also loosing lumens....
testing shows that sylvania silverstars lose 15% and Ultras lose 20% of their lumens... thats 20% LESS light than your standard halogen!!!! and 40% less than what they claim ahahahaha
Advertising and marketing can be tricky

the other thing you could have done was get HIRs or 9011/9012 bulbs to replace your 9005/9006 bulbs respectively and get 2000+ lumens! almost what HIDs offer!!!
not to mention the 9012 bulb lasts 2x the hours of the longest lasting 9006 on the market! they are still halogen and use the same wattage but harness an Infrared technology (reflects IR back at the filament) and it burns brighter and lasts longer!!!!
its slightly whiter light but not "White (having a blueish hint)"
at 25 bux a bulb and a little tab to dremel off to fit perfectly in the whole.... they are welll worth the money

[2k6civicsi]

Can any1 tell me how 2 change my low beans on06si?

[bernies07civic]

Originally Posted by tda1337

PSSST those are for nubs....
Any bulb that achieves a "Whiter light" via a coating is also loosing lumens....
testing shows that sylvania silverstars lose 15% and Ultras lose 20% of their lumens... thats 20% LESS light than your standard halogen!!!! and 40% less than what they claim ahahahaha
Advertising and marketing can be tricky

the other thing you could have done was get HIRs or 9011/9012 bulbs to replace your 9005/9006 bulbs respectively and get 2000+ lumens! almost what HIDs offer!!!
not to mention the 9012 bulb lasts 2x the hours of the longest lasting 9006 on the market! they are still halogen and use the same wattage but harness an Infrared technology (reflects IR back at the filament) and it burns brighter and lasts longer!!!!
its slightly whiter light but not "White (having a blueish hint)"
at 25 bux a bulb and a little tab to dremel off to fit perfectly in the whole.... they are welll worth the money

hmmm...o well its too late now, thanks for the info though i appreciate it, these are just a temporary thing until my pnp arrives

[whitecivicsi]

Originally Posted by 2k6civicsi

Can any1 tell me how 2 change my low beans on06si?

I don't have exact instructions on doing so...but it should be self explainatory bud. Just took at your headlights and it should be as simple as twist off the old and put on the new. Just becareful with the new bulbs...you don't want any finger prints on them...also, hopefully your hands aren't as big as mine...it might become alittle pain in the ass.

GL

[tda1337]

ok low beams, to change you have to:
a) turn the wheels so you have access thru the wheel well
b) take the tacks off one at a time and pull back the lining in the wheel well to get access
c) once you have access, its just like any other light bulb, twist em out, pull the plug off, and replace by plugging the new one in, the placing it thru the whole, and twist it til it locks

you will have to turn your tires both directions

FYI its not just fingerprints your worrying about, even if you clean them off the bulb you have already damaged the sensitive glass!

[jao530]

what about the sedan blub/lamp replacement guide can some one post it up.
oh by the way im new .

[tda1337]

it should be pretty much the same dude

[Powered by Honda]

is 7440A the same as 7440? Looking for chrome rear turn signals - amber on ebay and 7440A seems rare.

[tda1337]

7440a is amber

DIY: 3W interior (trunk and dome) light creation/upgrade WAY BRIGHTER THAN YOU CANBUY
thats for the people ive been promising a DIY