My Civics HID DIY Installation - Page 24

***striker_1818*** · 09-27-2007, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bandit03

well i originally wanted 8000k but was shipped 10000k, but for 30 dollars im getting 2 6000k bulbs shipped to me so i dont think it will be too bad, ive also driven for a couple nights now with the 10000k bulbs in and nobody has flashed me once and ive driven by plenty of cops, they just have no light output

get ready to get hi-beamed with 6,000K though.
Blue light is passable and has less lumens. That basically means there will be less light output.
6,000K on the other hand has more white and a tint of blue. Your eyes will love blue more and you will notice it from a great distance, however, there will be more glare because you have more lumens.
However, if you go down the kelvin temperature, you won't notice much a subtle white or yellowish color because your eyes will catch more "blue" tuff out there on the road rather than yellow or subtle white.
Intense white/blue/purple on the other hand is a no-no

but of course, the less intensity, the less your eyes will be bothered by them.

Bandit03 · 09-27-2007, 02:42 PM

well hopefully it will be way better than what im dealing with now, if not then i guess il be ordering more bulbs

Gnatman · 09-30-2007, 01:16 PM

I thought it was time to provide input on the install. I installed the 6000k kit in my Civic about 1.5 weeks ago. I did not use the relay kit. So far, the lights start up normally with no flicker. Light output and pattern are very good. I needed this update because I have cataracts in both eyes, and the cataracts have not progressed to the stage my insurance will cover the surgery. I have to drive to work in the dark every morning. So, any improvement over stock lighting is helpful and safer for me.

Thanks to OE for the DIY and to Striker for help!

Bandit03 · 09-30-2007, 02:46 PM

sounds good im waiting on my 6000k bulbs

augoodwin · 09-30-2007, 04:05 PM

Just an update on my 6000k's....love them love them love them. Driving at night quite a lot and havent had any bright flashes, now im just debating whether or not to get the 6k high beams? any ideas??

**Yodums** · 09-30-2007, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by augoodwin

Just an update on my 6000k's....love them love them love them. Driving at night quite a lot and havent had any bright flashes, now im just debating whether or not to get the 6k high beams? any ideas??

How often will you be using them? Are they going to be something that's on for long periods of time?

The biggest downfall is that you lose the ability to flash someone because HIDs take a bit of time to start up. Also, you don't tend to use high beams for a very long time like you do with high beams. Turning them on and off constantly would wear them down quite a bit.

***GETxERxDONE*** · 09-30-2007, 05:05 PM

im debating on getting 6000k for my foglights or just going with 3000k or 2500k which ever i can find.

since i did install my hids and the fn rock

Bandit03 · 09-30-2007, 06:45 PM

im using luminics yellow highbeam bulbs, i love em and they look great during the day time

***GETxERxDONE*** · 09-30-2007, 07:06 PM

i got blue bulbs in my highbeams i like the blue reflection. but heres a few of my HIDs.

[left- BlackSi10] [Right- Me)

ill get wall shots later tonight

schwartzki · 10-01-2007, 01:59 AM

I ordered the 5000K s just now eek

CDRoot · 10-01-2007, 04:27 AM

mee too!!!! I also ordered tail light tints!

asndragonboii · 10-04-2007, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schwartzki

I ordered the 5000K s just now eek

I got those. Those are white white. No blue in it at all. I like =]

jackolee · 10-04-2007, 11:08 PM

can anyone answer my problem in this thread??

HID assistance plz

shutter13 · 10-05-2007, 07:53 AM

my 6000ks are also doing well, i love the color.. the brightness is good, i wish they would reache a little further, but i dont wanna aim them up because of the whole blinding thing... so... im satisfied and didnt spend 1k on a projector retro

T117 · 10-05-2007, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shutter13

my 6000ks are also doing well, i love the color.. the brightness is good, i wish they would reache a little further, but i dont wanna aim them up because of the whole blinding thing... so... im satisfied and didnt spend 1k on a projector retro

same here there great, drivers side was a little hard to install the bulb like mentioned by other posters, but other than that im very satisfied.

Bandit03 · 10-05-2007, 04:17 PM

yea im having the same problem, i cant manage to get the bulb in all the way, i read people have cut to make it fit buti dont have the tools for that so its basically just wedged in there for now, but other than that i love them

**Yodums** · 10-05-2007, 04:30 PM

Try some lube i.e. baby oil.

Bandit03 · 10-05-2007, 04:36 PM

i tried wd40 but it didnt work

**Yodums** · 10-05-2007, 04:39 PM

I would still try getting some lube in there. If that doesn't work, slowly sand down the area that is getting caught - it should be fairly obvious as that part of the bulb will be contact damage. Otherwise, if the bulb isn't seating in the socket firmly, your lights will be bouncing everywhere and possibly fall out.

Bandit03 · 10-05-2007, 06:25 PM

im gonna try and work on it tomorrow

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09-27-2007, 02:42 PM	#462 (permalink)
Bandit03 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Windsor, CT Age: 21 Posts: 2,120 Chris iTrader: 1 / 100%	well hopefully it will be way better than what im dealing with now, if not then i guess il be ordering more bulbs

09-30-2007, 01:16 PM	#463 (permalink)
Gnatman Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 13 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I thought it was time to provide input on the install. I installed the 6000k kit in my Civic about 1.5 weeks ago. I did not use the relay kit. So far, the lights start up normally with no flicker. Light output and pattern are very good. I needed this update because I have cataracts in both eyes, and the cataracts have not progressed to the stage my insurance will cover the surgery. I have to drive to work in the dark every morning. So, any improvement over stock lighting is helpful and safer for me. Thanks to OE for the DIY and to Striker for help!

09-30-2007, 02:46 PM	#464 (permalink)
Bandit03 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Windsor, CT Age: 21 Posts: 2,120 Chris iTrader: 1 / 100%	sounds good im waiting on my 6000k bulbs

09-30-2007, 04:05 PM	#465 (permalink)
augoodwin Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 43 Brian iTrader: 0 / 0%	Just an update on my 6000k's....love them love them love them. Driving at night quite a lot and havent had any bright flashes, now im just debating whether or not to get the 6k high beams? any ideas??

09-30-2007, 05:05 PM	#467 (permalink)
*GETxERxDONE* Jew Crew Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Age: 23 Posts: 14,354 Nick iTrader: 7 / 100%	im debating on getting 6000k for my foglights or just going with 3000k or 2500k which ever i can find. since i did install my hids and the fn rock

09-30-2007, 06:45 PM	#468 (permalink)
Bandit03 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Windsor, CT Age: 21 Posts: 2,120 Chris iTrader: 1 / 100%	im using luminics yellow highbeam bulbs, i love em and they look great during the day time

09-30-2007, 07:06 PM	#469 (permalink)
*GETxERxDONE* Jew Crew Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Age: 23 Posts: 14,354 Nick iTrader: 7 / 100%	i got blue bulbs in my highbeams i like the blue reflection. but heres a few of my HIDs. [left- BlackSi10] [Right- Me) ill get wall shots later tonight

10-01-2007, 01:59 AM	#470 (permalink)
schwartzki Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Age: 24 Posts: 228 Tom iTrader: 0 / 0%	I ordered the 5000K s just now eek

10-01-2007, 04:27 AM	#471 (permalink)
CDRoot Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 201 iTrader: 0 / 0%	mee too!!!! I also ordered tail light tints!

10-04-2007, 11:08 PM	#473 (permalink)
jackolee Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tennessee Age: 20 Posts: 11,108 iTrader: 2 / 100%	can anyone answer my problem in this thread?? HID assistance plz

10-05-2007, 07:53 AM	#474 (permalink)
shutter13 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,424 iTrader: 0 / 0%	my 6000ks are also doing well, i love the color.. the brightness is good, i wish they would reache a little further, but i dont wanna aim them up because of the whole blinding thing... so... im satisfied and didnt spend 1k on a projector retro

10-05-2007, 04:17 PM	#476 (permalink)
Bandit03 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Windsor, CT Age: 21 Posts: 2,120 Chris iTrader: 1 / 100%	yea im having the same problem, i cant manage to get the bulb in all the way, i read people have cut to make it fit buti dont have the tools for that so its basically just wedged in there for now, but other than that i love them

10-05-2007, 04:30 PM	#477 (permalink)
Yodums Scrodums Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 8,924 The Stig iTrader: 10 / 100%	Try some lube i.e. baby oil.

10-05-2007, 04:36 PM	#478 (permalink)
Bandit03 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Windsor, CT Age: 21 Posts: 2,120 Chris iTrader: 1 / 100%	i tried wd40 but it didnt work

10-05-2007, 04:39 PM	#479 (permalink)
Yodums Scrodums Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 8,924 The Stig iTrader: 10 / 100%	I would still try getting some lube in there. If that doesn't work, slowly sand down the area that is getting caught - it should be fairly obvious as that part of the bulb will be contact damage. Otherwise, if the bulb isn't seating in the socket firmly, your lights will be bouncing everywhere and possibly fall out.

10-05-2007, 06:25 PM	#480 (permalink)
Bandit03 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Windsor, CT Age: 21 Posts: 2,120 Chris iTrader: 1 / 100%	im gonna try and work on it tomorrow