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Old 08-24-2011, 09:09 AM
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I own a 2011 Honda Accord Coupe Ex-L V6. Does anyone have any ideas on updating the headlights in this vehicle...the original equipment is iffy...
Old 08-25-2011, 05:46 AM
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I may look into installing HIDs, in the future, but for right now, I just replaced the bulbs with Sylvania SilverStar Ultras. Gives off a really nice white light, and is way brighter at night!

http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProd...lverStarUltra/
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Originally Posted by skippy344
I may look into installing HIDs, in the future, but for right now, I just replaced the bulbs with Sylvania SilverStar Ultras. Gives off a really nice white light, and is way brighter at night!

http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProd...lverStarUltra/
HID is a must! it will be 10 times brighter

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Retrofitting is def. the way to go. I did a few retrofits for some HT users and have done them to all my cars (except for my EK civic) and it's best damned few days worth of work i have spent on the car.

Don't have any pictures, but google the changes between a pnp HID and a actual retrofit. Once you experience it, it's what you want done for sure. PM me if you need any assistance with doing it yourself and or if you need general assistance with what's needed.
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Originally Posted by JLClightings
HID is a must! it will be 10 times brighter
3200 lumens (average 35W HID capsule output) is 10 times brighter than 1200 lumens (average 55W halogen bulb output)?

I know vendors like to hype their stuff, but, um, the math there just doesn't work...
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I bought an '10 and replaced the headlights with HID 8,000K to give a blueish tone and replaced the fog lights with HID 8,000K as well. The Running/High Beams I put in blue bulbs. This change made a big difference. Don't wait do it right away. You can get it done at a show for $250.
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