My Civics HID DIY Installation - Page 51

***Firestrife*** · 03-19-2008, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Orient Express

Do not use the 50W kits with stock wiring. The reason is that the 50 watt kits have a huge startup current draw, and will overwhelm your stock wiring. If you insist on using a 50 watt kit, then they must be used with an auxiliary relay wiring harness.

The best bet is to stick with the 35 watt kits.

farlowdna · 03-19-2008, 12:42 PM

thanks

IIIII · 03-26-2008, 07:00 PM

Just put my order in for the 9006 6000K and H11 4300K, thanks Orient Express for the contact info!

07k20z3ftw · 03-26-2008, 07:07 PM

can someone answer this question for me about relays and hid's that i cant find out anywhere...?

i have a PNP hid kit in stock housing running of stock wires, i get a flicker and would like to buy/install some relays to get rid of this, anyone have a picture of how itll be configured?
also does anyone have a link to buy premade relays...?
and what exactly to the relays connect to? the battery?
im confused on a few of those things =/

ViperSam · 03-27-2008, 12:01 AM

So which vendor do I purchase these HIDs from?

Coastale · 03-29-2008, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ViperSam

So which vendor do I purchase these HIDs from?

I got mine from that guy in Guangzou on eBay, and mine have been working for 8+ months now without a hitch. I think it's cheaper now than since when I bought mine. . . I have 5000k, and I find it to be a great color. IMO 6000k and up is very cop magnet-- but you're entitled to your own opinion. If you want to approximate what 5000k looks like, I have a youtube video that shows the lights at twilight. Good luck with your install.

ViperSam · 03-29-2008, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Coastale

I got mine from that guy in Guangzou on eBay, and mine have been working for 8+ months now without a hitch. I think it's cheaper now than since when I bought mine. . . I have 5000k, and I find it to be a great color. IMO 6000k and up is very cop magnet-- but you're entitled to your own opinion. If you want to approximate what 5000k looks like, I have a youtube video that shows the lights at twilight. Good luck with your install.

Would you happen to have the vendors name from ebay? there are a lot of them out there...

thanks

jackolee · 03-29-2008, 11:58 PM

does aiming the hids lower to the ground or farther away blind on coming drivers?

Coastale · 03-30-2008, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by jackolee

does aiming the hids lower to the ground or farther away blind on coming drivers?

That's an inflammatory question 'round these parts. I'm a PnP guy who didn't mess with the aiming, and after 8 months of driving around the OC and LA, have never been flashed or anything. The cutoff looks good, and I have not had any problems with my eBay "Kass9898" kit.

Striker and others will have a different opinion I'm sure, so don't just listen to me.

jackolee · 03-30-2008, 02:05 AM

well ive been flashed..... idk say about 3 times since I installed my HID in Novemeber

Coastale · 03-30-2008, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by jackolee

well ive been flashed..... idk say about 3 times since I installed my HID in Novemeber

Maybe the sedan's reflector's are different than the coupes. . . maybe the Southern values in Tenn are more stringent about lights. . . couldn't tell ya.

IIIII · 03-30-2008, 07:46 PM

hmmmmm......So i ordered a set of 9006 6000K and H11 4300K HID's on the 26th from that guy from Guangzou, China on eBay. Paid the same day via Paypal and still havent received any type of tracking info or order status. Says on his site tracking info will be provided within 48 hrs of payment.

Does he send tracking info? Or does the product just arrive when it arrives?

IIIII · 03-31-2008, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IIIII

hmmmmm......So i ordered a set of 9006 6000K and H11 4300K HID's on the 26th from that guy from Guangzou, China on eBay. Paid the same day via Paypal and still havent received any type of tracking info or order status. Says on his site tracking info will be provided within 48 hrs of payment.

Does he send tracking info? Or does the product just arrive when it arrives?

Received tracking info today and the package is arriving today. Excellent service, would recommend.

Coastale · 03-31-2008, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IIIII

Received tracking info today and the package is arriving today. Excellent service, would recommend.

I ordered mine 9 months ago and it all worked out well. I never remember getting a tracking number though. They just came when they came.

sk8blink4life33 · 03-31-2008, 04:18 PM

Ok, I've read close to all this tread. I am very new with car mods and lights since this is my first car and i'm only 17. I have one question, when I do get HID's and have installed them by replacing my Silverstars, Will I have to aim the lights or will it be already set perfect?

Marc,

***GETxERxDONE*** · 03-31-2008, 04:23 PM

depends on how you do it, if you go through the fender well it wont move the lights, but taking them out it might change it. but they will be brighter and prob shine higher, so you might have to aim them down some

**Yodums** · 03-31-2008, 04:42 PM

Technically, you should aim it a bit low because you don't want to create an eye sore for other drivers on the road. If you notice while sitting at a red light that you're shining into the next car's cabin, then there's your cue to adjust them. I tend to adjust them lower than usual because you're not always flat on the ground. More than often you are bouncing around and it'll really piss other people off.

sk8blink4life33 · 03-31-2008, 04:55 PM

Ahh ok, well from what I have planed, I'll only change the bulbs by the fender like I did with my silverstars. Also, someone mentioned that if my lights are shinning a bit to high, to have them aimed by a shop instead of my self.

***GETxERxDONE*** · 03-31-2008, 05:05 PM

no need for a shop to do it, just pop the hood and you can see the things to change it

***Firestrife*** · 03-31-2008, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GETxERxDONE

no need for a shop to do it, just pop the hood and you can see the things to change it

yea seriously it doesnt take a genius to figure it out.

03-31-2008, 04:23 PM	#1016 (permalink)
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Yodums Scrodums Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 7,983 Hiro Nakamura iTrader: 9 / 100%	Technically, you should aim it a bit low because you don't want to create an eye sore for other drivers on the road. If you notice while sitting at a red light that you're shining into the next car's cabin, then there's your cue to adjust them. I tend to adjust them lower than usual because you're not always flat on the ground. More than often you are bouncing around and it'll really piss other people off. __________________ 2007 Taffeta White Civic Si Coupe

03-31-2008, 05:05 PM	#1019 (permalink)
*GETxERxDONE* Dont Mess With This Zohan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Age: 22 Posts: 7,090 Nichuma Ben Gabriel Ha Levi iTrader: 2 / 100%	no need for a shop to do it, just pop the hood and you can see the things to change it __________________ Click Sig for Details on the Wreck, it just gets worse. DIY HFP Front Lip Overlay CHEAP! \| DIY HFP Side Skirt installation DIY AUTO Shift knob Removal \| DIY E-Brake Trim removal License = SUSPENDED Days left = 9

03-19-2008, 12:42 PM	#1002 (permalink)
farlowdna Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Louisiana Age: 18 Posts: 14 iTrader: 0 / 0%	thanks

03-26-2008, 07:00 PM	#1003 (permalink)
IIIII Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 165 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Just put my order in for the 9006 6000K and H11 4300K, thanks Orient Express for the contact info!

03-26-2008, 07:07 PM	#1004 (permalink)
07k20z3ftw Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 848 Mitch iTrader: 0 / 0%	can someone answer this question for me about relays and hid's that i cant find out anywhere...? i have a PNP hid kit in stock housing running of stock wires, i get a flicker and would like to buy/install some relays to get rid of this, anyone have a picture of how itll be configured? also does anyone have a link to buy premade relays...? and what exactly to the relays connect to? the battery? im confused on a few of those things =/

03-27-2008, 12:01 AM	#1005 (permalink)
ViperSam Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 692 Sam iTrader: 2 / 100%	So which vendor do I purchase these HIDs from?

03-29-2008, 11:58 PM	#1008 (permalink)
jackolee Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tennessee Age: 19 Posts: 2,611 iTrader: 0 / 0%	does aiming the hids lower to the ground or farther away blind on coming drivers?

03-30-2008, 02:05 AM	#1010 (permalink)
jackolee Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tennessee Age: 19 Posts: 2,611 iTrader: 0 / 0%	well ive been flashed..... idk say about 3 times since I installed my HID in Novemeber

03-30-2008, 07:46 PM	#1012 (permalink)
IIIII Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 165 iTrader: 0 / 0%	hmmmmm......So i ordered a set of 9006 6000K and H11 4300K HID's on the 26th from that guy from Guangzou, China on eBay. Paid the same day via Paypal and still havent received any type of tracking info or order status. Says on his site tracking info will be provided within 48 hrs of payment. Does he send tracking info? Or does the product just arrive when it arrives?

03-31-2008, 04:18 PM	#1015 (permalink)
sk8blink4life33 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cache bay, Ontario Age: 17 Posts: 41 Marc iTrader: 0 / 0%	Ok, I've read close to all this tread. I am very new with car mods and lights since this is my first car and i'm only 17. I have one question, when I do get HID's and have installed them by replacing my Silverstars, Will I have to aim the lights or will it be already set perfect? Marc,

03-31-2008, 04:55 PM	#1018 (permalink)
sk8blink4life33 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cache bay, Ontario Age: 17 Posts: 41 Marc iTrader: 0 / 0%	Ahh ok, well from what I have planed, I'll only change the bulbs by the fender like I did with my silverstars. Also, someone mentioned that if my lights are shinning a bit to high, to have them aimed by a shop instead of my self.