96 Honda Civic Hatchback CX Headlights
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96 Honda Civic Hatchback CX Headlights
Hey everyone I am currently a new member on this forum and do not know a whole lot about changing car headlights, so I decided to seek help from here.
I currently have a 96 Honda Civic Hatchback CX, and want to buy new headlights for the car. I previously purchased a set of headlights from eBay, and the lights are not really so bright, and the angel eyes bulbs are dead that make the halos around the bulbs.
That purchase off of eBay, I was not satisfied with and I want a new pair. I have worked with these headlights for 4 years and I am tired of it. I want a new pair that is really nice looking, and reliable and will light up the roads at night so I can see very well.
So here is where I need help. Can someone link me or post me a pair of headlights for my 96 Honda Civic Hatchback CX. I want a nice pair like this.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SMOKED-96-98-CIVIC-DUAL-HALO-PROJECTOR-HEADLIGHTS-FRONT-LAMPS-LEFT-RIGHT-/231019110015?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A1996%7CMake%3AHonda%7CModel%3ACivic&hash=item35c9cfde7f&vxp=mtr
I want a reliable pair of headlights, that look nice, extremely bright at night and will last a long time. I heard about bulbs known as xenon, but whatever about that. I want the light to be a white or blue color. I do not understand car headlight bulbs, and the different types, and wanted to get help from here.
Seeking:
-nice looking pair
-bright white/blue light for the headlights
-reliable headlights I can purchase, and it will last me for a long time
-budget $100-$150
Please let me know I really want new headlights on my car, hopefully someone can explain a few things to me or teach me things about car headlights.
I do not know which brand of headlights to get, but I know how to change car headlights!
Thanks in advance for the help.
I currently have a 96 Honda Civic Hatchback CX, and want to buy new headlights for the car. I previously purchased a set of headlights from eBay, and the lights are not really so bright, and the angel eyes bulbs are dead that make the halos around the bulbs.
That purchase off of eBay, I was not satisfied with and I want a new pair. I have worked with these headlights for 4 years and I am tired of it. I want a new pair that is really nice looking, and reliable and will light up the roads at night so I can see very well.
So here is where I need help. Can someone link me or post me a pair of headlights for my 96 Honda Civic Hatchback CX. I want a nice pair like this.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SMOKED-96-98-CIVIC-DUAL-HALO-PROJECTOR-HEADLIGHTS-FRONT-LAMPS-LEFT-RIGHT-/231019110015?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A1996%7CMake%3AHonda%7CModel%3ACivic&hash=item35c9cfde7f&vxp=mtr
I want a reliable pair of headlights, that look nice, extremely bright at night and will last a long time. I heard about bulbs known as xenon, but whatever about that. I want the light to be a white or blue color. I do not understand car headlight bulbs, and the different types, and wanted to get help from here.
Seeking:
-nice looking pair
-bright white/blue light for the headlights
-reliable headlights I can purchase, and it will last me for a long time
-budget $100-$150
Please let me know I really want new headlights on my car, hopefully someone can explain a few things to me or teach me things about car headlights.
I do not know which brand of headlights to get, but I know how to change car headlights!
Thanks in advance for the help.
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Re: 96 Honda Civic Hatchback CX Headlights
Well NVturbo, I will follow your advice and forget the halo then. I have the stock ones but they are really really really dirty, there's like a yellow coating on the headlights.
Where do I find a pair of nice headlights?! And I want them to be very bright at night so I can see well my eyes are bad.
Where do I find a pair of nice headlights?! And I want them to be very bright at night so I can see well my eyes are bad.
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Re: 96 Honda Civic Hatchback CX Headlights
You can start by buying a headlight restoration kit, it works if you do it right.
Or just get stock OEM headlights or replicas with sylvania silverstar bulbs.
Or just get stock OEM headlights or replicas with sylvania silverstar bulbs.
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Re: 96 Honda Civic Hatchback CX Headlights
Help me out on which ones to get, or give me links. There are more than one type of sylvania silverstar bulbs. Give me some links so I know which ones to look for. I want to make sure the bulbs are compatible with my headlights too!
Thanks guys!
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Re: 96 Honda Civic Hatchback CX Headlights
Where do I pick up stock OEM headlights? and about the sylvania silverstar bulbs do I need a specific type?
Help me out on which ones to get, or give me links. There are more than one type of sylvania silverstar bulbs. Give me some links so I know which ones to look for. I want to make sure the bulbs are compatible with my headlights too!
Thanks guys!
Help me out on which ones to get, or give me links. There are more than one type of sylvania silverstar bulbs. Give me some links so I know which ones to look for. I want to make sure the bulbs are compatible with my headlights too!
Thanks guys!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/96-98-Honda-Civic-Headlights-Headlamps-Pair-Set-Left-Lh-Right-Rh-Combo-/300844629343?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3ACivic%7CYear%3A1996&hash=item460bbcbd5f
and installed them in January, and they still are good right now, like you my headlamps OEM were yellow after 15 years and these new lights makes the car look like new again!
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Re: 96 Honda Civic Hatchback CX Headlights
Well NVturbo, I will follow your advice and forget the halo then. I have the stock ones but they are really really really dirty, there's like a yellow coating on the headlights.
Where do I find a pair of nice headlights?! And I want them to be very bright at night so I can see well my eyes are bad.
Where do I find a pair of nice headlights?! And I want them to be very bright at night so I can see well my eyes are bad.
As for headlight bulbs, I would go with Philips Extreme Power. WAYYYYY better than Sylvania Silverstar's.
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Re: 96 Honda Civic Hatchback CX Headlights
This is about the best headlight restorer kit available. You can pick it up at your local Walmart for about $20. Yes, it works. I've used it on several different cars and the results are almost perfect.
As for headlight bulbs, I would go with Philips Extreme Power. WAYYYYY better than Sylvania Silverstar's.
As for headlight bulbs, I would go with Philips Extreme Power. WAYYYYY better than Sylvania Silverstar's.
As for the bulbs any other suggestions? I am assuming those extreme phillips are white color bulbs. Also if I buy one set of bulbs do I need to get a pair for the high beams too? Or one pair of bulbs functions as both?
Thank you again! I am excited to get these new headlights in now!
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Re: 96 Honda Civic Hatchback CX Headlights
So two bulbs total.
https://www.yourmechanic.com/service...lb-replacement
Well, this site is telling me two or four bulbs.
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Re: 96 Honda Civic Hatchback CX Headlights
So you don't believe your own eyes?
And maybe you want to start referencing articles that actually pertain to YOUR car specifically?
And I STRONGLY suggest you get your hands on some kind of manual.
And maybe you want to start referencing articles that actually pertain to YOUR car specifically?
And I STRONGLY suggest you get your hands on some kind of manual.
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Re: 96 Honda Civic Hatchback CX Headlights
Shindu, you don't need to buy new headlights if yours are still fine. Just clean them up with the headlight restorer kit and use the bulbs I showed you.
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Re: 96 Honda Civic Hatchback CX Headlights
NVturbo, I'll probably get a restorer kit, then. Although a new pair of headlights is about $60'ish, but I will probably restore it as several people have told me to do that. Nothing is wrong with the headlights, just yellow layer of yuckiness that has developed since 1996. As for the bulbs, I will get those Phillips then, they seem to be about $40ish.
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Re: 96 Honda Civic Hatchback CX Headlights
NVturbo, one last check these Phillips X-treme Bulbs are bright at night? I want a nice really bright pair. I looked at some reviews people do see improvement but they said it is not an 80% increase but rather a 30-40% increase in light. Just wanted to double check before I pick these bulbs up.
I also looked into Xenon bulbs and it seems to be brighter. Unless the halogens are better for the 96 Civic headlights.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Philips-...-/251282748860
Here is a pair I found.
I also looked into Xenon bulbs and it seems to be brighter. Unless the halogens are better for the 96 Civic headlights.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Philips-...-/251282748860
Here is a pair I found.
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Re: 96 Honda Civic Hatchback CX Headlights
The Xtreme bulbs will be fine. I had them in a '00 Civic coupe and the light output is way better than just about any other halogen bulb on the market. You won't be disappointed.
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Re: 96 Honda Civic Hatchback CX Headlights
I polished my headlights on my 99 3 times then said screw it and bought black housing eBay lights without the yellow reflector. The old ones kept fogging back up no matter what. I could of clear coated them but for $60 I just got new ones since I also had 2 broken tabs.
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Re: 96 Honda Civic Hatchback CX Headlights
I polished my headlights on my 99 3 times then said screw it and bought black housing eBay lights without the yellow reflector. The old ones kept fogging back up no matter what. I could of clear coated them but for $60 I just got new ones since I also had 2 broken tabs.
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Re: 96 Honda Civic Hatchback CX Headlights
NVturbo, I used the Crystal View solution for headlight restoration, and I did not have any luck. After 13 years of using those headlights, they are grimey, and I cannot take it all out. It still has a grey foggy look, after applying the final CV#2 coat.
I just picked up these headlights, I am sure they will work with the H4 Phillips bulbs I got.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/181072203137...84.m1423.l2649
I just picked up these headlights, I am sure they will work with the H4 Phillips bulbs I got.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/181072203137...84.m1423.l2649
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Re: 96 Honda Civic Hatchback CX Headlights
The CV seemed to work for me. Anyhow, those new headlights look nice. What color is your car by the way?
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Re: 96 Honda Civic Hatchback CX Headlights
This is my car. This is the current headlights, but they are not bright enough for night driving it's horrible. I tend to like the halo ring looks, but NVturbo you seem like a pro at this stuff so I am switching back to the stock look. The seller said these are OEM, which means it is just as good as the stock one I am guessing.
I have rims on it now too, but this picture is not updated.
NVturbo, when I used the Crystal View, how aggressive should I be on the sand paper, like super super aggressive to get it all out?! I used the CV and the lights are still not clear, and have a hazy look. Although, they are better.
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Re: 96 Honda Civic Hatchback CX Headlights
car looks very clean. I'm no expert but "I've been around the block or two". LOL
If you haven't bought a suspension setup, I would suggest PROGRESS CS-II coilovers. You can get them from a vendor here on the forum (Sponsor Marketplace).
As for the CV, you have to be aggressive with the sand paper. Don't worry, you won't damage the plastic lens. Just make sure you always wet the sandpaper. I normally use a small bucket and dip the sandpaper into it. This process rinses/cleans the sandpaper along with damping it. Just remember in the final step, you gently rub the "clear" towellete (CV#2) onto the clean headlight and DO NOT wipe off the clear coat with a towel. It will eventually dry clear and clean.
Make sure to secure your ride with a stealth alarm along with hidden kill switches. I'm not sure where you're located but if you were closer, I would definitely help you out with the alarm install.
If you haven't bought a suspension setup, I would suggest PROGRESS CS-II coilovers. You can get them from a vendor here on the forum (Sponsor Marketplace).
As for the CV, you have to be aggressive with the sand paper. Don't worry, you won't damage the plastic lens. Just make sure you always wet the sandpaper. I normally use a small bucket and dip the sandpaper into it. This process rinses/cleans the sandpaper along with damping it. Just remember in the final step, you gently rub the "clear" towellete (CV#2) onto the clean headlight and DO NOT wipe off the clear coat with a towel. It will eventually dry clear and clean.
Make sure to secure your ride with a stealth alarm along with hidden kill switches. I'm not sure where you're located but if you were closer, I would definitely help you out with the alarm install.
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Re: 96 Honda Civic Hatchback CX Headlights
car looks very clean. I'm no expert but "I've been around the block or two". LOL
If you haven't bought a suspension setup, I would suggest PROGRESS CS-II coilovers. You can get them from a vendor here on the forum (Sponsor Marketplace).
As for the CV, you have to be aggressive with the sand paper. Don't worry, you won't damage the plastic lens. Just make sure you always wet the sandpaper. I normally use a small bucket and dip the sandpaper into it. This process rinses/cleans the sandpaper along with damping it. Just remember in the final step, you gently rub the "clear" towellete (CV#2) onto the clean headlight and DO NOT wipe off the clear coat with a towel. It will eventually dry clear and clean.
Make sure to secure your ride with a stealth alarm along with hidden kill switches. I'm not sure where you're located but if you were closer, I would definitely help you out with the alarm install.
If you haven't bought a suspension setup, I would suggest PROGRESS CS-II coilovers. You can get them from a vendor here on the forum (Sponsor Marketplace).
As for the CV, you have to be aggressive with the sand paper. Don't worry, you won't damage the plastic lens. Just make sure you always wet the sandpaper. I normally use a small bucket and dip the sandpaper into it. This process rinses/cleans the sandpaper along with damping it. Just remember in the final step, you gently rub the "clear" towellete (CV#2) onto the clean headlight and DO NOT wipe off the clear coat with a towel. It will eventually dry clear and clean.
Make sure to secure your ride with a stealth alarm along with hidden kill switches. I'm not sure where you're located but if you were closer, I would definitely help you out with the alarm install.
I always wanted to lower this car, but I do not have experience on how to do it, and it is too much.
I will try the CV restoration kit again. Blaghh I was considering getting bumper lips on this car.
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