HID's PLEASE HELP

06RALLYREDSI · 07-31-2006, 09:53 PM

i want hids whats the easiest most costless kit to go with i need everyones opinion

fa1 · 07-31-2006, 10:15 PM

Bosch e46 projector package at hidplanet, $379.99 + shipping. It's the cheapest CORRECT way to have hid's.

**Tim** · 07-31-2006, 10:25 PM

Probably a used 2000 Cadillac Catera or 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII. You could get DOT approved legal HID in those cars for about $8000 today. For a few grand more, you could get a 2000 Audi A4 which had xenons as an option.

Unfortunately, Civics today don't yet come with HID, and plug-and-play HID kits tend to be shoddy in build quality. It's often a case of getting what you pay for.

As an alternative, you may wish to consider saving up for a projector retrofit.

**Izzy** · 08-01-2006, 01:36 AM

And, truth to tell, most HID retrofits are only 200 more for parts (because of the lenses) than Plug-n-Plays because you're only really adding a projector and other misc. materials to the bundle.

Then if you have the time/talent, do the retro yourself. Do it right.

caveman74 · 08-01-2006, 10:08 PM

If you are interested in some projectors. I have around 5 sets on Ebay right now. TSX, Valeo, Bosch, Hella. I will be getting some more probably next week.

**Izzy** · 08-01-2006, 10:28 PM

Any idea what kind of projectors will fit nicely in the fogs, caveman? I kinda wanna buy the OEM-style set on ebay, and retrofit for chipsngiggles.

caveman74 · 08-01-2006, 10:33 PM

You are gonna have to get something small. Most projectors for HID are 2.75' lens diameter. You might want to look into the Audi TT projectors. They are pretty small.

si_civic · 08-02-2006, 01:09 AM

McCullochs is a good brand, but make sure the equipment is made in Japan, or Germany, NOT China. No offense to Chinese-made equipment, they're just not up to par with Germany and Japan's technology.

Look for a quality plug-and-play type unit if you don't want to splice and cut up any wires. Also look for units with the built-in ignitors AND ballasts.

Good luck.

07-31-2006, 09:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
06RALLYREDSI Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: CENTRAL,CALI Posts: 719 Jovanni iTrader: 0 / 0%	HID's PLEASE HELP i want hids whats the easiest most costless kit to go with i need everyones opinion

08-01-2006, 01:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
Izzy Supreme Pizza! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Azusa, CA Age: 25 Posts: 11,938 iTrader: 5 / 100%	And, truth to tell, most HID retrofits are only 200 more for parts (because of the lenses) than Plug-n-Plays because you're only really adding a projector and other misc. materials to the bundle. Then if you have the time/talent, do the retro yourself. Do it right. __________________

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Izzy Supreme Pizza! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Azusa, CA Age: 25 Posts: 11,938 iTrader: 5 / 100%	Any idea what kind of projectors will fit nicely in the fogs, caveman? I kinda wanna buy the OEM-style set on ebay, and retrofit for chipsngiggles. __________________

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fa1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: SF, CA Age: 18 Posts: 2,404 FA Squad Member #17 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Bosch e46 projector package at hidplanet, $379.99 + shipping. It's the cheapest CORRECT way to have hid's.

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Tim non-Cilantrist Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 29 Posts: 4,814 iTrader: 10 / 100%	Probably a used 2000 Cadillac Catera or 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII. You could get DOT approved legal HID in those cars for about $8000 today. For a few grand more, you could get a 2000 Audi A4 which had xenons as an option. Unfortunately, Civics today don't yet come with HID, and plug-and-play HID kits tend to be shoddy in build quality. It's often a case of getting what you pay for. As an alternative, you may wish to consider saving up for a projector retrofit.

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caveman74 Senior Member Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Woodstock, Ga Posts: 2,388 Kevin iTrader: 19 / 100%	If you are interested in some projectors. I have around 5 sets on Ebay right now. TSX, Valeo, Bosch, Hella. I will be getting some more probably next week.

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caveman74 Senior Member Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Woodstock, Ga Posts: 2,388 Kevin iTrader: 19 / 100%	You are gonna have to get something small. Most projectors for HID are 2.75' lens diameter. You might want to look into the Audi TT projectors. They are pretty small.

08-02-2006, 01:09 AM	#8 (permalink)
si_civic Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: B.C. ,Canada Age: 30 Posts: 4,608 A/Cst.D.F.Abate iTrader: 10 / 100%	McCullochs is a good brand, but make sure the equipment is made in Japan, or Germany, NOT China. No offense to Chinese-made equipment, they're just not up to par with Germany and Japan's technology. Look for a quality plug-and-play type unit if you don't want to splice and cut up any wires. Also look for units with the built-in ignitors AND ballasts. Good luck.