My Civics HID DIY Installation - Page 12

Coastale · 05-18-2007, 04:03 PM

Very nice, clean. What K is that? (Pics always come out bluer because of some kind of adjustment with digital cameras).

2RotorMotor · 05-18-2007, 06:22 PM

the flicker is normal, its just the bulb heating up.

**Yodums** · 05-21-2007, 02:11 PM

I hope you don't mind, but I decided to sticky this. Great guide. It should have been done a lot sooner. I refer back to this guide a lot and judging by the amount of replies this thread has gotten, it'll help other members as well.

Orient Express · 05-21-2007, 02:15 PM

Can you sticky and edited one that just has the guide in it and not all of the comments?

**Yodums** · 05-21-2007, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orient Express

Can you sticky and edited one that just has the guide in it and not all of the comments?

Yes, I can. Just re-create the post, PM me the link and I'll stick and lock it.

DJJeffMills · 05-22-2007, 05:08 PM

I have just purchased the 4300K HID kit for my 2007 Civic. I was back and forth between 4300K & 6000K but I ended up going with the 4300K for, well, no real reason. I have friends who have the 4300K, 6000K, and I think an 8000K(?) kit and I liked the look of it the best.

Pics/Updates to come when I receive and install them.

Link if interested: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=130113438106

Coop · 05-22-2007, 11:44 PM

i got mine this last weekend. i cannot wait to install. they are the ones that i get, not the ebay. i will post pics when i get them in. ooooo, like a kid with a new toy.

Nice DIY

asndragonboii · 05-23-2007, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJJeffMills

I have just purchased the 4300K HID kit for my 2007 Civic. I was back and forth between 4300K & 6000K but I ended up going with the 4300K for, well, no real reason. I have friends who have the 4300K, 6000K, and I think an 8000K(?) kit and I liked the look of it the best.

Pics/Updates to come when I receive and install them.

Link if interested: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=130113438106

he sells 5000k too

McQuaide182 · 05-23-2007, 04:53 PM

Are those legit? I have an 07 Si Coupe and I dont know jack about lighting, wiring or anything along those lines. All I know is 4300k is the way to go.

joenguyen · 05-24-2007, 01:58 PM

it does not work for mine, hook it up like the guy who started this DIY, yes everything is correctly hook up like it suppose to, i even switch back and forth w/ the ballast to the same bulb to see if the prob cause by the ballast...nope, still doesnt work. What happened to the relay cable? how come noone uses it?

joenguyen · 05-24-2007, 03:58 PM

even try using the relay hardness, still no light.

Liu · 05-24-2007, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joenguyen

even try using the relay hardness, still no light.

Then, if your halogen bulbs still work, both of your ballasts are probably dead with no flicker on either of the hid bulbs.

joenguyen · 05-24-2007, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liu

Then, if your halogen bulbs still work, both of your ballasts are probably dead with no flicker on either of the hid bulbs.

yes, probably. i think im the only person with this prob

Liu · 05-24-2007, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joenguyen

yes, probably. i think im the only person with this prob

No, when I first got mine, one of my ballasts and one of my bulbs were dead, just sent them both back and got it replaced right away.

striker_1818 · 05-24-2007, 10:48 PM

probably switched polarity as in the + and - are reversed

wassup61 · 05-25-2007, 05:27 AM

WILL THE 50 Watt KIT PUT OUT MORE LIGHT AT 12 VOLTS than the 35 watt? WILL IT BE SIGNIFICANTLY HOTTER?

Orient Express · 05-25-2007, 10:06 AM

Stick with the 35 watt kit and you will be fine.

Englishe30 · 05-26-2007, 12:13 PM

Great DIY....Thanks for the info leading me to buy the same kit....Install was a breeze and could not be happier, can't wait for the nighttime....+1 Rep

f14fighter · 05-29-2007, 07:15 PM

New trick to pulling off the wheel liner clips...use a cotterpin remover or a hook/pick set. Can buy these tools from Sears for like 5 bucks each. The center of the clip prys up just a bit loosening the base. If done at a nice slow and easy pace, you can feel when the tension has loosened and it is time to pry up on the base of the clip. Tips from MECP/EET mobile installer. Another freebie...Listen to OE and do your homework, there is no need to use the additional relay harness. What is the point of having multiple relays in a circuit designed for one? This can actually be harmful in the long run given the switching time for the relays while activating=more strain on the wiring.

Englishe30 · 05-29-2007, 07:19 PM

i just use a flat-head screwdriver, works nice..

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joenguyen Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 87 iTrader: 0 / 0%	it does not work for mine, hook it up like the guy who started this DIY, yes everything is correctly hook up like it suppose to, i even switch back and forth w/ the ballast to the same bulb to see if the prob cause by the ballast...nope, still doesnt work. What happened to the relay cable? how come noone uses it?

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