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Type R Haitian · 11-14-2009, 01:24 AM

justice = allows to shine brightest and gives most visibility to driver....b/t clear Halo projection (Angel eyes) and JDM clear housings???

Opinions opinions opinions

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Calesta · 11-14-2009, 02:15 AM

Neither because you're not going to toss in a cheap kit that throws the wrong beam pattern. Do a proper HID retrofit and don't blind your fellow motorists. You'll have the best visibility this way too.

Type R Haitian · 11-14-2009, 12:47 PM

bump............................... .....

eg6sir · 11-14-2009, 01:08 PM

what Cal said ...

VTEC_CBR · 11-14-2009, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Calesta

Neither because you're not going to toss in a cheap kit that throws the wrong beam pattern. Do a proper HID retrofit and don't blind your fellow motorists. You'll have the best visibility this way too.

/thread

BrutalB83 · 11-15-2009, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Type R Haitian

bump............................... .....

You got a perfectly good answer, it just wasn't what you wanted to hear...

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Originally Posted by VTEC_CBR

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I agree. No tech questions in the lounge please!

reikoshea · 11-15-2009, 12:16 AM

moved

reikoshea · 11-15-2009, 12:39 AM

no more moving while drunk

BrutalB83 · 11-16-2009, 10:40 AM

At the OP's request, I'm going to reopen this thread in a more appropriate forum...

Type R Haitian · 11-18-2009, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrutalB83

At the OP's request, I'm going to reopen this thread in a more appropriate forum...

Thx

Taco15 · 11-18-2009, 11:07 AM

I'm working on tryng a DIY to get that HID light more centralized.

and because everything in my car is going black.....

what CAL said is correct if you want to do it the most efficient way

Matts96HB · 11-24-2009, 05:56 PM

Retrofits are kind of a PITA, but its the only way you're ever going to get a proper lighting system with HID's. There's a reason why cars with HID's from the factory also have projectors. It keeps the light beam centralized and out of everyone else's eyes.

eg6sir · 11-24-2009, 06:05 PM

what about on Integras.. they have a projector style beam... would a kit work on them

Calesta · 11-24-2009, 06:12 PM

Better than just putting a kit into a reflector housing, but no.

Taco15 · 11-24-2009, 07:27 PM

i was looking into them since ti saw this thread. What i want is to get a newer front end. The newer rsx headlights are not only housed in black but have 3 lights that are similar to projector type...unless they are factory hid's (USDM)

I know the JDM ones are but holy crap they are expensive

Taco15 · 11-24-2009, 07:29 PM

i think my 02' style headlights will look too ricey if i paint around it black except for the 2 huge hole for the lights. Its the only thing i can do now to save money. 05+ front ends are sexy as hell

Type R Haitian · 11-24-2009, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eg6sir

what about on Integras.. they have a projector style beam... would a kit work on them

Quote:

Originally Posted by Calesta

Better than just putting a kit into a reflector housing, but no.

*NOOB QUESTION* but i really dont nkow...is the projector on the left side? If so the Halo projection casings have that too! Which was what I wanted to go with. My friend just has the clear JDM housing and his lights are pretty bright, a little too bright for 8ks if you ask me, my thing was that I haven't seen Halo projections in a while but from memory remember them not being that bright and wanted to know what was up with that.

CAL send a link of what yo'ure talking about please because I am COMPLETELY lost

Matts96HB · 11-24-2009, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taco15

i think my 02' style headlights will look too ricey if i paint around it black except for the 2 huge hole for the lights. Its the only thing i can do now to save money. 05+ front ends are sexy as hell

I did a set of black housings on a set of OEM 02 RSX-S headlights, looked awesome.

Taco15 · 11-24-2009, 10:53 PM

hmmmm. I'll try to pull up a pic.....

Taco15 · 11-24-2009, 10:58 PM

it would have to be something like this

Calesta · 11-25-2009, 02:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Type R Haitian

*NOOB QUESTION* but i really dont nkow...is the projector on the left side? If so the Halo projection casings have that too! Which was what I wanted to go with. My friend just has the clear JDM housing and his lights are pretty bright, a little too bright for 8ks if you ask me, my thing was that I haven't seen Halo projections in a while but from memory remember them not being that bright and wanted to know what was up with that.

CAL send a link of what yo'ure talking about please because I am COMPLETELY lost

Just search "retrofit" here on HondaSwap and you'll find a good thread on it.

Battle Pope · 11-28-2009, 04:50 AM

pickles has a writeup link in his sig if I recall correctly.

awptickes · 11-28-2009, 09:38 AM

Here to save the day. I just need to rehost photos.

awptickes · 11-28-2009, 09:46 AM

Long story short:
HID bulb in Incandescent reflector = fail
HID Bulb in HID reflector = good

HID bulb in incandescent projector = fail
HID bulb in MATCHING HID reflector = win

The problem is that the actual source of the light is a different shape with an incandescent bulb. I saw a really good picture once, showing temperatures of each light source, and showing the shape of the light source and why each kind of bulb needs a designed reflector.

eg6sir · 11-28-2009, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taco15

i think my 02' style headlights will look too ricey if i paint around it black except for the 2 huge hole for the lights. Its the only thing i can do now to save money. 05+ front ends are sexy as hell

not at all.... this is a pic i took of a buddies car.. DIY black housing

11-14-2009, 01:24 AM	#1
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11-14-2009, 02:15 AM	#2
Calesta Admin with a big stick Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dallas / Fort Worth, TX Age: 32 Posts: 25,149 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2003 S2000 Rep Power: 343	Neither because you're not going to toss in a cheap kit that throws the wrong beam pattern. Do a proper HID retrofit and don't blind your fellow motorists. You'll have the best visibility this way too.

11-14-2009, 12:47 PM	#3
Type R Haitian Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: rockland NY Posts: 190 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 17	bump............................... .....

11-14-2009, 01:08 PM	#4
eg6sir Führer Mod Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: 661 BK CA Age: 29 Posts: 15,862 iTrader: 4 / 100% Ride: Le Car Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 447	what Cal said ...

11-15-2009, 12:16 AM	#7
reikoshea HS Troll...And Mod Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Antonio, TX Age: 24 Posts: 10,778 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2001 Honda S2000 Rep Power: 242	moved

11-15-2009, 12:39 AM	#8
reikoshea HS Troll...And Mod Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Antonio, TX Age: 24 Posts: 10,778 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2001 Honda S2000 Rep Power: 242	no more moving while drunk

11-16-2009, 10:40 AM	#9
BrutalB83 Brutal Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rochester Hills, MI Age: 26 Posts: 8,222 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 97 Integra LS Coupe Rep Power: 222	At the OP's request, I'm going to reopen this thread in a more appropriate forum...

11-18-2009, 11:07 AM	#11
Taco15 I wear stretchy pants Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tallahassee Fl Age: 25 Posts: 5,196 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: chevy s-10 Rep Power: 234	I'm working on tryng a DIY to get that HID light more centralized. and because everything in my car is going black..... what CAL said is correct if you want to do it the most efficient way

11-24-2009, 05:56 PM	#12
Matts96HB pingpongkawasakeee Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: ? Age: 20 Posts: 3,049 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: ice skates Rep Power: 122	Retrofits are kind of a PITA, but its the only way you're ever going to get a proper lighting system with HID's. There's a reason why cars with HID's from the factory also have projectors. It keeps the light beam centralized and out of everyone else's eyes.

11-24-2009, 06:05 PM	#13
eg6sir Führer Mod Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: 661 BK CA Age: 29 Posts: 15,862 iTrader: 4 / 100% Ride: Le Car Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 447	what about on Integras.. they have a projector style beam... would a kit work on them

11-24-2009, 06:12 PM	#14
Calesta Admin with a big stick Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dallas / Fort Worth, TX Age: 32 Posts: 25,149 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2003 S2000 Rep Power: 343	Better than just putting a kit into a reflector housing, but no.

11-24-2009, 07:27 PM	#15
Taco15 I wear stretchy pants Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tallahassee Fl Age: 25 Posts: 5,196 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: chevy s-10 Rep Power: 234	i was looking into them since ti saw this thread. What i want is to get a newer front end. The newer rsx headlights are not only housed in black but have 3 lights that are similar to projector type...unless they are factory hid's (USDM) I know the JDM ones are but holy crap they are expensive

11-24-2009, 07:29 PM	#16
Taco15 I wear stretchy pants Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tallahassee Fl Age: 25 Posts: 5,196 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: chevy s-10 Rep Power: 234	i think my 02' style headlights will look too ricey if i paint around it black except for the 2 huge hole for the lights. Its the only thing i can do now to save money. 05+ front ends are sexy as hell

11-24-2009, 10:53 PM	#19
Taco15 I wear stretchy pants Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tallahassee Fl Age: 25 Posts: 5,196 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: chevy s-10 Rep Power: 234	hmmmm. I'll try to pull up a pic.....

11-24-2009, 10:58 PM	#20
Taco15 I wear stretchy pants Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tallahassee Fl Age: 25 Posts: 5,196 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: chevy s-10 Rep Power: 234	it would have to be something like this

11-28-2009, 04:50 AM	#22
Battle Pope MY SCIENCE! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Southern Oregon Coast Age: 24 Posts: 9,519 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2007 Civic LX Rep Power: 211	pickles has a writeup link in his sig if I recall correctly.

11-28-2009, 09:38 AM	#23
awptickes Reverend Awptickes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: MD Age: 22 Posts: 4,213 iTrader: 6 / 100% Ride: 1999 Civic EJ9, 2009 Fit GE8, 2006 Suzuki SV650s Rep Power: 231	Here to save the day. I just need to rehost photos.

11-28-2009, 09:46 AM	#24
awptickes Reverend Awptickes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: MD Age: 22 Posts: 4,213 iTrader: 6 / 100% Ride: 1999 Civic EJ9, 2009 Fit GE8, 2006 Suzuki SV650s Rep Power: 231	Long story short: HID bulb in Incandescent reflector = fail HID Bulb in HID reflector = good HID bulb in incandescent projector = fail HID bulb in MATCHING HID reflector = win The problem is that the actual source of the light is a different shape with an incandescent bulb. I saw a really good picture once, showing temperatures of each light source, and showing the shape of the light source and why each kind of bulb needs a designed reflector.

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