My Civics HID DIY Installation - Page 2

calircr · 11-28-2006, 10:53 AM

awesome write up. gives people another option as opposed to retrofitting their housings. since you've got a pic of how the cutoff is, would it be possible to take a picture of the housing at night in front but slighty off to the side so you don't pick up too much glare from the headlights. I'm just curious as to how the front end looks with it on... thanks!

again..thanks for the DIY, definitely well thought out and informative!

AznSupastar · 11-28-2006, 01:39 PM

wicked write up. +1 rep.

so if u don't need to wire the ballast? just plug in the stock line?

more on angle and off angle of the headlights at night pls. deciding on temp color...

aki · 11-28-2006, 03:53 PM

Looks nice in the daytime, but those are some nasty hotspots that'll glare other drivers.

santino · 11-28-2006, 04:20 PM

that looks really sweet, im defintely going to pick those up as an xmas gift for myself, like buying the car a month ago and vacation in cancun 3 weeks ago wasnt enough of a gift lol.

im thinking putting this HID kit and then retro fitting projectors in place of the round halogen section of the headlight.

has anyone done that? i figure the projector would fit in nicer in the round section.

***Tim*** · 11-28-2006, 04:25 PM

Projectors in the high-beam/DRL portion of the headlight? That has not been done, yet. Dual projectors would be a bit much, even for me.

jasongg06 · 11-28-2006, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aki

Looks nice in the daytime, but those are some nasty hotspots that'll glare other drivers.

Trust me, it's not that bad. Much better than being in front of a SUV with HID's in projectors or some idiot in a car with their high beams on.

bizzybearfigiblue · 11-28-2006, 07:10 PM

+REP 4 u GJ

Orient Express · 11-28-2006, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AznSupastar

so if u don't need to wire the ballast? just plug in the stock line?

Yes, that is correct, the connector for the OEM bulb plugs into the Ballast, and the ballast plugs into the new bulb. No cutting or rewiring is necessary. As an added bonus, the ballast only draws 35W vs 55W for the OEM bulb. This means that not only does the Xenon bulb run cooler in the reflector housing, but the entire system draws less current as well.

One point that I forgot to mention is that if you notice where I have mounted the ballast, it is fairly high in the wheel well, and that the electrical connectors are pointed down. While the ballast housing is completely waterproof, it is best to prevent the ballasts getting submerged while driving in normal rain situations, and to prevent water from collecting in the connector housing of the ballast. Even though the connectors have some very good seals, I also added a glob of lithium grease in the connector to further weather seal the connection. The rest of the Ballast housing is sealed, and is completely water-proof, so ideally one could even add HID lighting to their Waverunner!

reelbigfish241 · 11-28-2006, 08:07 PM

I wasn't going to do HID's, but after seeing how easy and inexpensive this is, I might just have to...

time to start saving...

Great diy, +rep!

AznSupastar · 11-29-2006, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orient Express

Yes, that is correct, the connector for the OEM bulb plugs into the Ballast, and the ballast plugs into the new bulb. No cutting or rewiring is necessary. As an added bonus, the ballast only draws 35W vs 55W for the OEM bulb. This means that not only does the Xenon bulb run cooler in the reflector housing, but the entire system draws less current as well.

One point that I forgot to mention is that if you notice where I have mounted the ballast, it is fairly high in the wheel well, and that the electrical connectors are pointed down. While the ballast housing is completely waterproof, it is best to prevent the ballasts getting submerged while driving in normal rain situations, and to prevent water from collecting in the connector housing of the ballast. Even though the connectors have some very good seals, I also added a glob of lithium grease in the connector to further weather seal the connection. The rest of the Ballast housing is sealed, and is completely water-proof, so ideally one could even add HID lighting to their Waverunner!

sweeet...now i'm curious if i was to do the same set of these PnP Hid to my fog, will the procedures be the same?

**dentrecords** · 11-29-2006, 12:24 AM

I like.

iVTEC · 11-29-2006, 12:55 AM

Any problems the being pulled over by the police for having illegal/too bright lights?

Great DIY.

***Mikey6p*** · 11-29-2006, 04:41 AM

Where did you put the ballast on the driver's side?

Orient Express · 11-29-2006, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikey6p

Where did you put the ballast on the driver's side?

The Drivers side ballast is essentially in the same place. There is a threaded nut welded to the forward bulkhead that makes for a great attachment point.

jaker · 11-29-2006, 01:37 PM

So what happens when you switch on your high beams!

Orient Express · 11-29-2006, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaker

So what happens when you switch on your high beams!

Exactly the same thing that happens when High Beams are selected with a full halogen light setup. The high beams come on and the low beams stay illuminated.

Exeon · 11-29-2006, 03:22 PM

interesting DIY. I'm considering to do this if i don't get the Phillips or McCulloch kits which are pricey. Whats the warranty and quality on these compared to the ones i mentioned?

Orient Express · 11-29-2006, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Exeon

What's the warranty and quality on these compared to the ones i mentioned?

Did you click on the link in the DIY to find out the answer to your question?

MonkayMan17 · 11-29-2006, 09:26 PM

Great DIY +rep for ya!

it would be great if you could post some night pics of these babies in action. thank you

bluetroll · 11-30-2006, 12:56 AM

i couldn't get the driver side bulb to fit... it wouldn't lock!

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11-28-2006, 10:53 AM	#21 (permalink)
calircr Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,970 It's not a toooomah iTrader: 7 / 100%	awesome write up. gives people another option as opposed to retrofitting their housings. since you've got a pic of how the cutoff is, would it be possible to take a picture of the housing at night in front but slighty off to the side so you don't pick up too much glare from the headlights. I'm just curious as to how the front end looks with it on... thanks! again..thanks for the DIY, definitely well thought out and informative!

11-28-2006, 01:39 PM	#22 (permalink)
AznSupastar Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,438 2007 Taffeta White Si Coupe iTrader: 6 / 100%	wicked write up. +1 rep. so if u don't need to wire the ballast? just plug in the stock line? more on angle and off angle of the headlights at night pls. deciding on temp color...

11-28-2006, 03:53 PM	#23 (permalink)
aki Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: tehインターウェブ Age: 30 Posts: 7,183 Semi-Si Sedan Hater iTrader: 8 / 100%	Looks nice in the daytime, but those are some nasty hotspots that'll glare other drivers.

11-28-2006, 04:20 PM	#24 (permalink)
santino Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 26 iTrader: 0 / 0%	that looks really sweet, im defintely going to pick those up as an xmas gift for myself, like buying the car a month ago and vacation in cancun 3 weeks ago wasnt enough of a gift lol. im thinking putting this HID kit and then retro fitting projectors in place of the round halogen section of the headlight. has anyone done that? i figure the projector would fit in nicer in the round section.

11-28-2006, 04:25 PM	#25 (permalink)
*Tim* VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 30 Posts: 5,369 iTrader: 12 / 100%	Projectors in the high-beam/DRL portion of the headlight? That has not been done, yet. Dual projectors would be a bit much, even for me.

11-28-2006, 07:10 PM	#27 (permalink)
bizzybearfigiblue Senior Member Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 18,276 iTrader: 4 / 100%	+REP 4 u GJ

11-28-2006, 08:07 PM	#29 (permalink)
reelbigfish241 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Darien, Illinois Age: 23 Posts: 1,918 Jason dSLR Squad #27 iTrader: 5 / 100%	I wasn't going to do HID's, but after seeing how easy and inexpensive this is, I might just have to... time to start saving... Great diy, +rep!

11-29-2006, 12:55 AM	#32 (permalink)
iVTEC Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NBA Kings Courtside Posts: 411 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Any problems the being pulled over by the police for having illegal/too bright lights? Great DIY.

11-29-2006, 01:37 PM	#35 (permalink)
jaker Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Cloverdale, BC Age: 29 Posts: 309 iTrader: 0 / 0%	So what happens when you switch on your high beams!

11-29-2006, 03:22 PM	#37 (permalink)
Exeon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Burnsville, MN Age: 23 Posts: 3,361 tailgate the huge wing iTrader: 22 / 100%	interesting DIY. I'm considering to do this if i don't get the Phillips or McCulloch kits which are pricey. Whats the warranty and quality on these compared to the ones i mentioned?

11-29-2006, 09:26 PM	#39 (permalink)
MonkayMan17 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 247 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Great DIY +rep for ya! it would be great if you could post some night pics of these babies in action. thank you

11-30-2006, 12:56 AM	#40 (permalink)
bluetroll Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Markham, Ontario Posts: 1,462 NBP Si iTrader: 6 / 100%	i couldn't get the driver side bulb to fit... it wouldn't lock!