HIDs on halogen lamps
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HIDs on halogen lamps
Are HIDs too bright for halogen lamps? The retrofits on civics are ghetto-made and not sure if it works. So is there any good halogen H4 bulbs that are bright and provide good light? Let me know
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Re: HIDs on halogen lamps (navz121)
I think it'll depend on the "intensity" of the lightbulb, higher intensity gets hotter i believe. try do a search on this. I remember threads about this a while back.
http://www.hidforum.com
http://www.hidforum.com
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Re: HIDs on halogen lamps (navz121)
The reflector/projector of halogen lamps aren't designed for the light emitted from a xenon arc. That's one of the reasons why retrofits are currently illegal.
If you want a good street legal light where output and not color is the main factor, consider the "high output" bulbs put out by GE, Sylvania, and Philips. Keep in mind they won't last as long. You don't get something for nothing!
If you want a good street legal light where output and not color is the main factor, consider the "high output" bulbs put out by GE, Sylvania, and Philips. Keep in mind they won't last as long. You don't get something for nothing!
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Re: HIDs on halogen lamps (Outrun)
try a set of piaas they're not to bad. if you get the good ones they go for around $70. I had both retrofit and i just went back to piaas cuase im selling my car. But nothing can be a set of HIDs.
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Re: HIDs on halogen lamps (Outrun)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Outrun »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The reflector/projector of halogen lamps aren't designed for the light emitted from a xenon arc. That's one of the reasons why retrofits are currently illegal.
If you want a good street legal light where output and not color is the main factor, consider the "high output" bulbs put out by GE, Sylvania, and Philips. Keep in mind they won't last as long. You don't get something for nothing!</TD></TR></TABLE>
2 different types of HID bulbs, D2R, and D2S one is for reflector housing, while the other is for projector.
If you want a good street legal light where output and not color is the main factor, consider the "high output" bulbs put out by GE, Sylvania, and Philips. Keep in mind they won't last as long. You don't get something for nothing!</TD></TR></TABLE>
2 different types of HID bulbs, D2R, and D2S one is for reflector housing, while the other is for projector.
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Re: HIDs on halogen lamps (JUN EK9)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JUN EK9 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
2 different types of HID bulbs, D2R, and D2S one is for reflector housing, while the other is for projector.</TD></TR></TABLE>
wat kind are best to go into a rsx????
2 different types of HID bulbs, D2R, and D2S one is for reflector housing, while the other is for projector.</TD></TR></TABLE>
wat kind are best to go into a rsx????
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Re: HIDs on halogen lamps (JDMGhost)
D2R capsules are intended for use in reflector housings, and D2S should be used with projectors. If you're going to be installing either kind into a halogen housing, you should make sure that the capsules have been properly re-based, so that the original focal point is maintained.
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