My Civics HID DIY Installation

[jackolee]

^ thats where i got it too

[gwhzz35]

Originally Posted by Yodums

XenonDepot - Xtreme HID Kit

or...

You can go to HIDExpert and find OEM Denso ballasts that will probably last you a lifetime.

Thanks dude!..exactly what I was looking for.
Have you bought anything from HIDExpert? Pretty cool they use
Toyota ballasts!

I wonder what the difference is between the D2R and D4R kits.
I like the D4R 4800k bulbs!

[Yodums]

You should be looking at the D2S 4300K kit.

[gwhzz35]

oh ok...actually it's D2R right?..I don't have projectors.

[Yodums]

It's D2S, rebased to be 9006 to fit your low beam housings.

[gwhzz35]

ok I see the rebased bulbs, but still on their site it says:

What is the difference between D2R and D2S?
- D2S bulbs are designed for projector headlamps.
- D2R bulbs are designed for reflector headlamps.

so D2R right?

[Orient Express]

The 8th gen Civic uses 9006 bulbs for the low beams, not D2R bulbs.

[gwhzz35]

I understand, but when I'm trying to order the 9006 bulbs it asks which ones D2R or D2S
So which do I choose?

[tda1337]

um i do 320 kbits Variable bit rate lol
mp3s cause i still dont like the .aac NOR sonys atrac3's *shudders*

im an audio buff, i dont buy rockford fosgate, i buy MB quart
i dont buy apple, i buy creative
i dont buy bose headphones, i buy sennheiser
dont get me wrong, apple makes some nice computers, but they should stick to their core.... its like Home depot selling pyle radios lol

either way theyre made in china


d2s will give you more light, but a better chance at blinding reflections that these guys are talking about... then again, u always can get the tried and true kit orient made this whole post about.... lol

[Milkman119]

Nice write up.

I will install mine this weeked

thank you

[eddie_08civic]

so what kit would be best?

and what temp?

i was thinking of 8k...what you think guys?

[Yodums]

4,300K would be preferable. 6,000K maximum if you were really crazy over that blue light appearance...

[SuperRacerTypeR]

nice write up, how long does it take u to install, b/c on the old civics don't require to remove the cover guard and wheels to change the light blubs

[ebdiam]

So currently I am installing this same exact hid kit.
I am have a problem though, i think.

So far I installed the bulb, mounted the ballast and connected the cables - all on the passenger side.
I tried to turn on my lowbeams and test that side but its not turning on

Do I need to isntall both sides for them to ignite? Also do I need that harness that came with the kit that has the 3 black wires, 1 red wire with red ground?

[ebdiam]

^ Nevermind lol.

One connector wasn't sitting properly

[vfmp2012]

Hey

I was wondering what the consensus is for this kit. It is quite a bit cheaper than another kit that I am considering. The only difference is the supplier for the more expensive kit (velocity getter) is local, so I figured the service would be better if I ran into any problems with the install or down the road.

Basically, should I spend the extra $80 and get a locally sold kit?

[izburryniice]

so really how much brighter are 4300k compared to stock?
is it a huge difference? i want hella white
i was thinking 6000K, but feel the blue hint would be rice on a rr coupe

[asndragonboii]

Originally Posted by izburryniice

so really how much brighter are 4300k compared to stock?
is it a huge difference? i want hella white
i was thinking 6000K, but feel the blue hint would be rice on a rr coupe

Look at a car with stock HIDs. Those are 4300k.

I have 5000k which is pretty much the whitest white you can get without getting any blue hue. My friend has 6000k and there is some slightly noticeable blue

[ebdiam]

Go 6,000, its perfect

[Firestrife]

Originally Posted by tda1337

um i do 320 kbits Variable bit rate lol
mp3s cause i still dont like the .aac NOR sonys atrac3's *shudders*

im an audio buff, i dont buy rockford fosgate, i buy MB quart
i dont buy apple, i buy creative
i dont buy bose headphones, i buy sennheiser
dont get me wrong, apple makes some nice computers, but they should stick to their core.... its like Home depot selling pyle radios lol

either way theyre made in china


d2s will give you more light, but a better chance at blinding reflections that these guys are talking about... then again, u always can get the tried and true kit orient made this whole post about.... lol

Im no apple fanboy but I dont like ignorance, The ipod actually saved Apple from destruction you know that right. thats like telling Honda to stop making economic cars and focus on trucks only.