S200 HID's
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S2000 HID's
I think the S2000 HID's are the cleanest so far. I was going to use them, for my integra I called the dealership and they were $192 a bulb. Is this all I need? or is there more parts the dealer didn't tell me about? Do you think the bulbs will fit the integra?
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I think the S2000 HID's are the cleanest so far. I was going to use them, for my integra I called the dealership and they were $192 a bulb. Is this all I need? or is there more parts the dealer didn't tell me about? Do you think the bulbs will fit the integra?
1. D2S H.I.D. bulbs
2. Phillips Ballast/Ignitor
3. 15 amp minifuses
Check out www.visualdynamics.ca...this is where I got my setup and instructions for the simple 30 minute install.
I don't know if the search function is working properly yet, but if you search for HID, you should find plenty of information regarding this subject. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask.
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Not without removing the front bumper and the support brackets for the headlights.
You can pick up used S2000 headlights on Ebay for ~$600. Alternately you can order a new pair for around $800-1000.
You can pick up used S2000 headlights on Ebay for ~$600. Alternately you can order a new pair for around $800-1000.
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Re: Type Rx (jerrypeterson)
Jerry probably knows this stuff better than I, but my insurance company spec'd out a new S2K headlight assembly (which I'd imagine includes everything in the glass plus the glass housing) for just under $500. Maybe body shops pay less? Just my two cents...
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dood it doesn't matter about bulbs, or fuses. it's the housing and the s2k projector itself. the projector of the s2k produces different colors at different angles because it refracts the light with a different prism, and therefore it spreads better and give you that purple and blue look from different angles. only way to achieve s2k light look, is to buy the s2k lights and somehow retrofit the projector onto your dc2 or whatever your car is.
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dood it doesn't matter about bulbs, or fuses. it's the housing and the s2k projector itself. the projector of the s2k produces different colors at different angles because it refracts the light with a different prism, and therefore it spreads better and give you that purple and blue look from different angles. only way to achieve s2k light look, is to buy the s2k lights and somehow retrofit the projector onto your dc2 or whatever your car is.
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dood it doesn't matter about bulbs, or fuses. it's the housing and the s2k projector itself. the projector of the s2k produces different colors at different angles because it refracts the light with a different prism, and therefore it spreads better and give you that purple and blue look from different angles. only way to achieve s2k light look, is to buy the s2k lights and somehow retrofit the projector onto your dc2 or whatever your car is.
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Good points, fellas.
-The S2000 is the only car that I know that uses Philips parts for both the bulb AND the projector lens. Many of the Audi cars use Valeo lenses. All the BMWs use Osram bulbs and Hella lenses (please check me on this one).
-And it's interesting to note that if you take a look at the S2000 lens and compare it with say an Audi lens, the Audi lens is diffused whereas the S2000 lens is perfectly clear. This is one of the main reasons why the S2000 lights produce the brightest and widest beam pattern (although it's not all that easy to tell).
-Don't get tricked by all the aftermarket companies out there claiming 8K, 9K super blue HID bulbs. Buy only authentic Philips and Sylvania bulbs (made in Germany). I would even say just go for Philips bulbs. The highest Kelvin rating they sell at is 5800K. The higher you go, the bluer the output, but just because it's bluer doesn't mean you're going to see better. All Audis and BMWs and S2000s and I'd assume Porsches et al, use Philips/Sylvania bulbs rated at 4300K. Why? It's the color closest to daylight. Why is this good and why did all the engineering marvels decide to go with such a seemingly odd #? Cuz, hey, we're all human and our eyes are used to sunlight, not artificial blue light. You'll get tired out with the artifical Smurf action gleaming before you.
The blue/purple effect is largely determined by the projector lenses. If you notice, the Acura TLs and Lexus IS 300s of this world do not use projector lenses and in those cars, you don't get that blinging blue effect. Plus, their beam is much less focused compared to the projectors.
You'll find more details at http://www.hids4less.com. They have a really good section that goes over in detail what I've tried to spew out in this reply. I have considered going for the Philips 5800K bulbs.
All that blue headlight shiznit is for the kids. Stick with what's true. Good luck!
-The S2000 is the only car that I know that uses Philips parts for both the bulb AND the projector lens. Many of the Audi cars use Valeo lenses. All the BMWs use Osram bulbs and Hella lenses (please check me on this one).
-And it's interesting to note that if you take a look at the S2000 lens and compare it with say an Audi lens, the Audi lens is diffused whereas the S2000 lens is perfectly clear. This is one of the main reasons why the S2000 lights produce the brightest and widest beam pattern (although it's not all that easy to tell).
-Don't get tricked by all the aftermarket companies out there claiming 8K, 9K super blue HID bulbs. Buy only authentic Philips and Sylvania bulbs (made in Germany). I would even say just go for Philips bulbs. The highest Kelvin rating they sell at is 5800K. The higher you go, the bluer the output, but just because it's bluer doesn't mean you're going to see better. All Audis and BMWs and S2000s and I'd assume Porsches et al, use Philips/Sylvania bulbs rated at 4300K. Why? It's the color closest to daylight. Why is this good and why did all the engineering marvels decide to go with such a seemingly odd #? Cuz, hey, we're all human and our eyes are used to sunlight, not artificial blue light. You'll get tired out with the artifical Smurf action gleaming before you.
The blue/purple effect is largely determined by the projector lenses. If you notice, the Acura TLs and Lexus IS 300s of this world do not use projector lenses and in those cars, you don't get that blinging blue effect. Plus, their beam is much less focused compared to the projectors.
You'll find more details at http://www.hids4less.com. They have a really good section that goes over in detail what I've tried to spew out in this reply. I have considered going for the Philips 5800K bulbs.
All that blue headlight shiznit is for the kids. Stick with what's true. Good luck!
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