My Civics HID DIY Installation - Page 9

HondaFREAK · 04-29-2007, 11:49 PM

hrm..that's a good question, I may find myself in the same situation...anyone have an answer...i think they wouldn't really say much because it's just lights, I may ask them about it tomorrow when I go to the dealership..I'll have an answer tomorrow afternoon.

LACIVICSIGUY · 04-30-2007, 12:02 AM

I was thinking the same thing, that is about calling the dealer and asking a service tech about this scenario. It can't hurt, I don't have to disclose who I am. I will let you know what I am told.

Orient Express · 04-30-2007, 12:55 AM

Just don't expect a dealer to troubleshoot a bad ballast or ground for free for you, or replace a bad bulb.

You have nothing to hide by having an HID retrofit nor do you have to bring it up.

The only issue might be some lip from a Tech or service writer that does not have the most up to date information on current HID ballast technology, and tries to give you a ration of "these ballasts draw too much current and will burn up your wiring" crap. As long has you have the latest Chinese equipment, just shoot back that these puppies have a maximum inrush current of under 8 amps and are perfectly safe.

jimmychoi · 04-30-2007, 10:25 AM

Is it me, or is there no longer a $150.00 kit?? Looks like a good deal still.

JDoc · 04-30-2007, 10:07 PM

So let me get this straight, that 4300k is a super white type color? im looking for a blue type haze.

JDoc · 04-30-2007, 10:11 PM

nvm

I scrolled the site and it tells me what color range to get. LOL

asndragonboii · 04-30-2007, 10:39 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/5000K...9039QQtcZphoto
^ Would that be good for our civics? It says 12volt, 50 Watts. I seen others have 35 Watts... such as the 6000k kit. Will the 50 watts work? I want 5000k... which is what that link links to.

blah... it's not as cheap as the 6000k kit.

***GETxERxDONE*** · 04-30-2007, 10:41 PM

i was thinkin 5000k too

Orient Express · 04-30-2007, 11:35 PM

Get a 35 watt 5000 or 6000K kit. That will give you a nice blue white light, and will work just fine in your cars electrical system.

Coastale · 05-01-2007, 03:21 AM

Does anyone know about D2Rs that are rebased? Do they throw light better with no projector?

HondaFREAK · 05-01-2007, 03:36 AM

...i'd be weary of those. Rebasing could mean they are off alignment bulb to base. or they may end up too far forward or back in the housing...at least that's the case with 9006s that are rebased for D2S..for the most part..IMO

striker_1818 · 05-01-2007, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HondaFREAK

...i'd be weary of those. Rebasing could mean they are off alignment bulb to base. or they may end up too far forward or back in the housing...at least that's the case with 9006s that are rebased for D2S..for the most part..IMO

your kit is rebased bud lol...
but rebased d2r > rebased d2s

HondaFREAK · 05-01-2007, 04:01 PM

no, I had a pair of rebased bulbs. ended up getting a set of 9006 from my friend...but you are right about d2r > d2s

striker_1818 · 05-01-2007, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HondaFREAK

no, I had a pair of rebased bulbs. ended up getting a set of 9006 from my friend...but you are right about d2r > d2s

9006 hid bulbs?
that's another word for "rebased" d2s/d2r bulbs

DaviSi · 05-01-2007, 11:33 PM

i just put on my HIDs

MetalTark · 05-01-2007, 11:50 PM

Just ordered up a set of these bad boys tonight. Had a horrible time deciding between 6000K and 8000K but settled on the 6000K for 2 reasons - less likely to attract attention from the cops and potential issues seeing in the rain. Hopefully I made the right choice! Can anybody say whether the different HID kits (ranging from cheap to too expensive) end up looking any differently, or is the only downside to the cheaper kits just the fact that they're more likely to break?

armorforsleep · 05-02-2007, 12:45 PM

There are even some kits on there for 66 bucks, but I think I might stick with the ones Orient Express picked up...

Edit, just found some for 105 with free shipping...and look at the feedback! What do you guys think? These are made in Korea...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HID-X...01433968QQrdZ1

And a Japanese system for the same price...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/9006-...QQcmdZViewItem

Coastale · 05-02-2007, 01:31 PM

Nice seeing those prices drop. . . Wish there were a way to tell which are good and which are wack. Either way, these will def put a squeeze on HIR's enterance to the marketplace.

striker_1818 · 05-02-2007, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MetalTark

Just ordered up a set of these bad boys tonight. Had a horrible time deciding between 6000K and 8000K but settled on the 6000K for 2 reasons - less likely to attract attention from the cops and potential issues seeing in the rain. Hopefully I made the right choice! Can anybody say whether the different HID kits (ranging from cheap to too expensive) end up looking any differently, or is the only downside to the cheaper kits just the fact that they're more likely to break?

well if u've read the many threads in here you'll see 60% of the people who have bought a "" hid kit had to get them replaced within the first couple of months and keep on doing so bc it keeps flickering and getting bad ballasts while the rest 40% have nothing but good things to say.
Hit or miss really with ANY aftermarket kit.

anto · 05-02-2007, 04:16 PM

i had bought a similar system from www.xenonrider.com/sale.shtml

their set a bit more expensive ($169), but they have blazing fast shipment (ordered on a friday afternoon, arrived monday).

from what i see from pics, the ballast + plugs + bulbs are all identical...
(you know they ALL came from one gigantic HID factory in china...out in different boxes)

ordered a set of 4300K for the OEM stock look...loving them!!!

i thought $169 was worth totally worth the money, but if you can get the same product for $136 shipped, thats even better!!!

but i do recommend www.xenonrider.com/sale.shtml for those who can't wait for shipment from China....!
a lot of ppl gave their thumbs up from 600rr.net forums

04-30-2007, 12:55 AM	#163 (permalink)
Orient Express Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 267 iTrader: 0 / 0%	HID Retrofits won't affect the manufacturer's warranty Just don't expect a dealer to troubleshoot a bad ballast or ground for free for you, or replace a bad bulb. You have nothing to hide by having an HID retrofit nor do you have to bring it up. The only issue might be some lip from a Tech or service writer that does not have the most up to date information on current HID ballast technology, and tries to give you a ration of "these ballasts draw too much current and will burn up your wiring" crap. As long has you have the latest Chinese equipment, just shoot back that these puppies have a maximum inrush current of under 8 amps and are perfectly safe.

04-30-2007, 10:39 PM	#167 (permalink)
asndragonboii Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 2,197 iTrader: 0 / 0%	http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/5000K...9039QQtcZphoto ^ Would that be good for our civics? It says 12volt, 50 Watts. I seen others have 35 Watts... such as the 6000k kit. Will the 50 watts work? I want 5000k... which is what that link links to. blah... it's not as cheap as the 6000k kit. Last edited by asndragonboii; 04-30-2007 at 10:47 PM.

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armorforsleep Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 4 iTrader: 0 / 0%	There are even some kits on there for 66 bucks, but I think I might stick with the ones Orient Express picked up... Edit, just found some for 105 with free shipping...and look at the feedback! What do you guys think? These are made in Korea... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HID-X...01433968QQrdZ1 And a Japanese system for the same price... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/9006-...QQcmdZViewItem Last edited by armorforsleep; 05-02-2007 at 12:54 PM.

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04-29-2007, 11:49 PM	#161 (permalink)
HondaFREAK Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cary, NC Age: 20 Posts: 816 Mike iTrader: 0 / 0%	hrm..that's a good question, I may find myself in the same situation...anyone have an answer...i think they wouldn't really say much because it's just lights, I may ask them about it tomorrow when I go to the dealership..I'll have an answer tomorrow afternoon.

04-30-2007, 12:02 AM	#162 (permalink)
LACIVICSIGUY Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sherman Oaks/Los Angeles Posts: 25 Marc iTrader: 0 / 0%	I was thinking the same thing, that is about calling the dealer and asking a service tech about this scenario. It can't hurt, I don't have to disclose who I am. I will let you know what I am told.

04-30-2007, 10:25 AM	#164 (permalink)
jimmychoi Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Albany NY Posts: 595 James iTrader: 8 / 100%	Is it me, or is there no longer a $150.00 kit?? Looks like a good deal still.

04-30-2007, 10:07 PM	#165 (permalink)
JDoc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 104 J iTrader: 2 / 100%	So let me get this straight, that 4300k is a super white type color? im looking for a blue type haze.

04-30-2007, 10:11 PM	#166 (permalink)
JDoc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 104 J iTrader: 2 / 100%	nvm I scrolled the site and it tells me what color range to get. LOL

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*GETxERxDONE* Student of Photography Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Age: 21 Posts: 6,399 Nichuma Ben Gabriel Ha Levi iTrader: 2 / 100%	i was thinkin 5000k too

04-30-2007, 11:35 PM	#169 (permalink)
Orient Express Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 267 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Get a 35 watt 5000 or 6000K kit. That will give you a nice blue white light, and will work just fine in your cars electrical system.

05-01-2007, 03:21 AM	#170 (permalink)
Coastale Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Orange County Posts: 64 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Does anyone know about D2Rs that are rebased? Do they throw light better with no projector?

05-01-2007, 03:36 AM	#171 (permalink)
HondaFREAK Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cary, NC Age: 20 Posts: 816 Mike iTrader: 0 / 0%	...i'd be weary of those. Rebasing could mean they are off alignment bulb to base. or they may end up too far forward or back in the housing...at least that's the case with 9006s that are rebased for D2S..for the most part..IMO

05-01-2007, 04:01 PM	#173 (permalink)
HondaFREAK Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cary, NC Age: 20 Posts: 816 Mike iTrader: 0 / 0%	no, I had a pair of rebased bulbs. ended up getting a set of 9006 from my friend...but you are right about d2r > d2s

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DaviSi Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mass Posts: 987 Davis iTrader: 0 / 0%	i just put on my HIDs

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MetalTark Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Duluth, MN Posts: 205 Tark iTrader: 0 / 0%	Just ordered up a set of these bad boys tonight. Had a horrible time deciding between 6000K and 8000K but settled on the 6000K for 2 reasons - less likely to attract attention from the cops and potential issues seeing in the rain. Hopefully I made the right choice! Can anybody say whether the different HID kits (ranging from cheap to too expensive) end up looking any differently, or is the only downside to the cheaper kits just the fact that they're more likely to break?

05-02-2007, 01:31 PM	#178 (permalink)
Coastale Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Orange County Posts: 64 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Nice seeing those prices drop. . . Wish there were a way to tell which are good and which are wack. Either way, these will def put a squeeze on HIR's enterance to the marketplace.

05-02-2007, 04:16 PM	#180 (permalink)
anto Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4 iTrader: 0 / 0%	i had bought a similar system from www.xenonrider.com/sale.shtml their set a bit more expensive ($169), but they have blazing fast shipment (ordered on a friday afternoon, arrived monday). from what i see from pics, the ballast + plugs + bulbs are all identical... (you know they ALL came from one gigantic HID factory in china...out in different boxes) ordered a set of 4300K for the OEM stock look...loving them!!! i thought $169 was worth totally worth the money, but if you can get the same product for $136 shipped, thats even better!!! but i do recommend www.xenonrider.com/sale.shtml for those who can't wait for shipment from China....! a lot of ppl gave their thumbs up from 600rr.net forums