Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000) EG/EH/EJ/EK/EM1 Discussion

light bulb question?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 12-21-2006, 09:23 PM
  #1  
Honda-Tech Member
Thread Starter
 
CeeJayy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 603
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default light bulb question?

i have halo projector headlights and they say: Can change to 4200K or higher Opti-Blue hyper-white bulbs and Work with halogen Or Xenon-gas within the bulbs, Not compatible with H.I.D. lighting system. so i was wondering what kind of bulbs or what can i do to make my lights brighter?? besides buy new ones. thanks.
Old 12-21-2006, 09:53 PM
  #2  
Honda-Tech Member
 
EG8AI's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: San Francisco, CA, US
Posts: 657
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: light bulb question? (CeeJay16)

my halo projectors said "WARNING: NO HID KITS." I didn't really care and plugged my f1spec 6000k HID's. I've had them for about 5 months now and nothing has gone wrong. i believe that the warning sign is to indicate that the HID kit would melt the piece holding the bulb in. just giving you my experience on halos even though everyone flames them =].

i know this doesnt answer your question but just my 2 cents.
Old 12-22-2006, 08:46 AM
  #3  
Honda-Tech Member
Thread Starter
 
CeeJayy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 603
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: light bulb question? (EG8AI)

thanks for your input though
Old 12-22-2006, 09:27 AM
  #4  
Darth ModerVader
 
Padawan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Mustafar
Posts: 11,539
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default Re: light bulb question? (CeeJay16)

Your two main options are to replace the bulbs with some high-quality ones and to run a relay setup with them. Avoid any of the "opti-blue" or "hyper-white" bulbs.
Old 12-22-2006, 10:03 AM
  #5  
Honda-Tech Member
 
-Gary-'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: New Orleans, LA
Posts: 2,026
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: light bulb question? (Padawan)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Padawan &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Your two main options are to replace the bulbs with some high-quality ones and to run a relay setup with them. Avoid any of the "opti-blue" or "hyper-white" bulbs.</TD></TR></TABLE>

X2

Using a relay system is best.
Old 12-22-2006, 11:31 AM
  #6  
Honda-Tech Member
Thread Starter
 
CeeJayy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 603
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: light bulb question? (-Gary-)

whats a good brand for high quality bulbs?? sorry im way new to lighting stuff... also relay setup? sorry again..
Old 12-22-2006, 12:26 PM
  #7  
Darth ModerVader
 
Padawan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Mustafar
Posts: 11,539
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default Re: light bulb question? (CeeJay16)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CeeJay16 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">whats a good brand for high quality bulbs?? sorry im way new to lighting stuff... also relay setup? sorry again..</TD></TR></TABLE>

Well, the bulbs will depend upon what specific type your headlights use, as some bulbs are only available in certain sizes. The Philips Vision Plus is available in quite a few applications, and would be my recommendation if it matches your required size. Check out http://autolamps-online.com for it and other choices. As for relaying the headlights, here is one website that explains it a bit: http://users.mrbean.net.au/~rover/headlamps.htm
Old 12-29-2006, 08:18 AM
  #8  
Honda-Tech Member
Thread Starter
 
CeeJayy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 603
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: light bulb question? (Padawan)

so will the bulbs from password jdm work with my headlights?
http://passwordjdm.com/product...D=507
Old 12-29-2006, 08:20 AM
  #9  
Darth ModerVader
 
Padawan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Mustafar
Posts: 11,539
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default Re: light bulb question? (CeeJay16)

Yes, but I wouldn't recommend them.
Old 12-29-2006, 08:35 AM
  #10  
Honda-Tech Member
Thread Starter
 
CeeJayy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 603
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: light bulb question? (Padawan)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Padawan &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Yes, but I wouldn't recommend them. </TD></TR></TABLE>
why not?
Old 12-29-2006, 08:37 AM
  #11  
Darth ModerVader
 
Padawan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Mustafar
Posts: 11,539
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default Re: light bulb question? (CeeJay16)

Mainly because of the blue coating. As I said, avoid the "hyper-white" or "opti-blue" type bulbs that attempt to replicate the appearance of HID lighting.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
sireg6
Lighting
3
07-06-2008 11:56 AM
gosu08
Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
2
01-23-2007 08:45 PM
G2BlueRS
Acura Integra
12
04-01-2004 07:17 AM
aburn
Honda / Acura
3
01-25-2003 09:59 AM
itr1244
Acura Integra Type-R
10
12-22-2002 05:48 AM



Quick Reply: light bulb question?



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 02:39 AM.