Honda Prelude All Model Preludes

Difference between projector headlights and hid's??

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 12, 2004 | 10:02 AM
  #1  
EasyToNV's Avatar
Thread Starter
* B A N N E D *
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 89
Likes: 0
From: Newark, NJ, US
Default Difference between projector headlights and hid's??

what difference is there?

Edit : I live in Newark so are either oging to get stolen more frequently?
Reply
Old Oct 12, 2004 | 10:36 AM
  #2  
monalisa overdrive's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 332
Likes: 0
Default Re: Difference between projector headlights and hid's?? (EasyToNV)

okay, i'm no expert here (in fact i'm probably wrong), but i might know:
"projectors" themselves arent headlights, they're lenses. I think they focus the beam. You can use HIDs in combination w/ projectors, or you can use typical halogens w/ them.

HIDs are simply High Intensity Discharge lighting systems you'd see on a high end car. They come in different color/temperature ratings, typically i think 4300k, 5000k, 6000k, 8000k, 10000k, 12000k, and 14000k. I was actually wondering myself what the difference was, so if anyone could clarify and tell me what i'm wrong about, i'd appreciate it.

Also, does the s2000 use the 8000k variant? I think the s2k HIDs are my favorite cause they're the bluest ones at an angle I've seen. Anybody seen any bluer ones or know what the s2k uses?
Reply
Old Oct 12, 2004 | 10:39 AM
  #3  
Elkins911's Avatar
Trial User
 
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 1,559
Likes: 0
From: del mar, CA, usa
Default Re: Difference between projector headlights and hid's?? (EasyToNV)

projector head lights use halogen bulbs. HID is its own lighting system. its a replacement for halogen bulbs... i believe it stands for High Intensity Displacement.
neither could be stolen more frequently... HID systems are usually incorporated with a projector headlight, but it can also be done in a normal housing.
Reply
Old Oct 12, 2004 | 11:59 AM
  #4  
GaRn's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 731
Likes: 0
From: Roanoke,, VA, USA
Default Re: Difference between projector headlights and hid's?? (Elkins911)

High Intensity Discharge

You can use HID's and projectors at the same time..

projectors dont really focus(aftermarket atleast), they actually spread out the light, and provide a pretty shitty light spread actually lol

OEM HID's utilize a type of projector usually..
Reply
Old Oct 19, 2004 | 12:32 PM
  #5  
chasnjason's Avatar
 
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
From: north, al, united states
Default Re: Difference between projector headlights and hid's?? (monalisa overdrive)

The S2k uses the 4300k HID bulb.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
michael-crxsi
Honda CRX / EF Civic (1988 - 1991)
24
Jun 18, 2010 06:45 PM
clemsonteg
Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
5
Jul 25, 2006 06:14 PM
CodeRed13
Acura RSX DC5 & Honda Civic EP3
6
Jan 5, 2006 10:48 PM
GetawayInMoscow
Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
45
Dec 7, 2005 05:05 PM
GreenTeaLS
Honda / Acura
15
Apr 5, 2005 02:56 PM




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 06:11 PM.