I have received my 9005 Philips HID kit from Trevor at Visualdynamics.com, and I did some testing myself. Since I am one of the very first guys to get this kit and test it out, I have written a formal evaluation regarding the performance, convenience, practicality, etc... of this kit!

Here's the write-up:

Installation:
Plug and play. All I had to do was plug the connections and it was done. Ballasts were mounted nicely, but in my case, things were kind of tight. Refer to the pictures to follow. Installing the bulbs had no problems, and the bulbs twisted and clicked like it should. I did replace the high beam fuse to 15A because I did blow the 10A fuse when I flickered the high beams continuously.

Pic1 (driver)


Pic2 (passenger)



Lighting impressions (inside of car):
I have tested the high beams in a country road that was in complete darkness. No doubt that I could see way ahead of the road with the HID high beams on, but I was amazed by how the lighting was identical even when it was raining. The overlapping of the high beams and low beams lit up the lanes even more, and it I had no problems following the road while going 120 km/h in a curvy and dark road. The fact that I could see ahead of the roads (and perfectly seeing the lanes) gave me the confidence to travel at that speed. Take note that these are country roads, and by no means they have freshly painted lanes. I am talking about the ones that are losing their colour, deteriorating, etc… The designs of the Integra high beam housings (and lens) are designed in a way to spread light out; thus the frosted outer lens and the circular design. The spreading of the light effectively lighted up all the surroundings, and as a result, a perfectly balanced lighting was achieved – none of the blobs of intense anywhere in sight (except at the overlap of the high and low beams). I am not certain how the lighting will be for crystal-clear type of high beams though, such as the Honda Accords, the new Acura 3.2CL, etc… The high beams are also aimed much higher and signs from very far away were reflecting from the light. It’s simply amazing because I can literally see the signs from kilometers away in the complete darkness. To be exact, the distance between my car and the farthest sign in the picture is actually 2.2 km. Refer to the pictures to follow.

HID Low Beam Only:


HID High Beam and Low Beam:


Notice that the signs from very far away were reflecting the light from the HID high beams!


Lighting impressions (outside of car):
I had the luxury of having two cars, so I had the chance to take a look at the high beams outside the car and on the opposite side of traffic. This HID beam is by no means used with oncoming traffic; in fact, it is deadly to oncoming traffic. The lighting was so intense that it was similar to looking at the sun. I literally went completely blinded when I had my brother driving the Integra with the high beams on at the opposite of traffic. It took me quite a long time before I can start seeing what is ahead of me, and that is with me inside a car also with HID’s. I must say that this is also a very powerful “weapon” for attacking those jerks that likes to drive with their high beams on at night. As well as people who cut you off, drive behind you with high beams, or whatever, you will get your sweet revenge. Why not let them have a taste of the deadly glare from HID high beams!?


Good features of the HID high beams:
I have three cars that are HID equipped, and I very often find that people can’t see my regular halogen high beams when I want to IE: signal a yield for traffic at a stop sign, or let someone pass when they are making a lane change. Let’s not forget about how my friends who drive along with me can’t even see my high beams during emergency situations. With the HID high beams, that problem doesn’t even exist anymore. Take note that the HID doesn’t need the full warm up to shine a bright shot of light, so the myth of saying how HID’s aren’t for high beams is completely false. The HID’s are also unique in the way of lighting response. Unlike halogens (lighting up a tungsten), there is no delay between “on and off” with the HID’s. Just like how LED’s light up, they have a fast on and off response. This response helped a lot in flashing the high beams; and talking about the great look from highly responsive lighting. Refer to the following video of what I mean by lighting response.

Video (flashing High beams) – requires DivX decoder (http://www.DivX.com) http://8136.homestead.com/files/Videos/HID9005flash.mpg

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[Modified by Tony the Tiger, 10:12 AM 3/5/2002]

 

Looks good

What is the difference between this kit and the 4/6k kits? 9005 is a bulb type and the others are color temperatures, right? Do the other kits come with drop in ulbs? Is there higher output, or is it all in the reflector?

thnx


[Modified by sackdz, 9:54 AM 3/5/2002]

 

Some bright chit!!!

 

 

It looks great

I noticed you're using 4300K on your low beam.........any idea how those new 6000k will looks like?? Will they produce different colour other than white?

 

6000k's are more blue and produce less light.

 

nice review.... cant wait to get a set!

 

Is that mean 4300k is better than 6000k in terms of colour and lights ??

 

The color is subjective. I prefer the 4300K look. But the 6000K does produce less light output compared to the 4300K.

 

The 4300K and 6000K numbers are just a temperature rating. They don't tell you how bright the light output is.

I believe there is a new 10,000K system out now, but the 4300K still outshines it. If you like the bluish/purplish tint like the Audi's have, then that's the 6000K one.

EDIT: I must say that, Tony The Tiger, YOU are a pimp for having HID low beams AND high beams. Hehe. I'm still rockin the original Honda bulbs from 1997.


[Modified by shamoo, 1:20 PM 3/5/2002]

 

looks great!

 

nice kit..

what was the damage again?

also, why two engine grounds? one valve cover, one ps pump mount...
hmmmm....

 

Looking sharp Tony! I bet you are having fun driving in the dead of night, now that you have twin HID's. I was LOL like a crazy man every night for the first week I had them on my Integra. You can't image how much of an improvement the HID's are until you experience them in person. Those are very good pictures you captured of the light output on the road - great review too. I agree with everything you said about the fit and functionality of the Philips Kits. I like how you kept the camera in the exact same location for both pictures. It looks like you are a perfectionist like me.

Here's one other picture to compare the color difference between the stock halogen with the Philips HID lights.



More pictures of the Philips HID kits, from my site, can be found here:
http://members.aol.com/josh3030/modifications.html


[Modified by itrsport.com, 10:49 AM 3/5/2002]

 

Looks good Tony, very nice install. I'll just have to put up w/my PIAA high beams, thankx for those itrsport.

 

how much does a highbeam hid kit cost for H1 bulb? and how does the housing hold up after having the highbeams on for awhile?

 

Damn those HID's are tight. I guess there should be no reason to hit a dog or dear anymore. It is like your driving during the day verry nice

 

Awesome. I love HIDS. Can't live without mine anymore.

 

those 9006 looks bright and white.....did you do any modification to the bulb??

 

Haha, the high beams are one of the best lighting mod so far... I always drive north of where I live, and they have these long stretches of highway that have no street lights at all, along with deadly hills that won't allow you to see where you are going. The high beams were the solution to all this

 

I have been searching for an HID kit until I came across your site. I will be calling Trevor later this week regarding a kit, with your referal. Are you in the Toronto area, I am, and would love to see those lights in action as I currently have an 2001 ITR Championship White.

Give me a shout.

 

Don't think Visualdynamics carry anything for H1 and D2R bulbs of the Philip HID kit. Really want one for the H1 D2R application.

 

Looking good tony... can't wait to go for a ride.

We'll talk soon.

 

So how much are those puppies, they look awesome! I always felt as if my integra was somehow lacking something with respect to it's lights....

 

Visual Dynamics are selling the highs and lows for $550 US including shipping / pair.

 

good ****! Would there be any gaines to use the 9005 in our lowbeams? Like the conversion alot of ppl are doing with the halogens? I haven't seen the bulb itself, so im not sure