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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 12:44 AM
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Hey guys i want to get mcculloch HID on my car. but the problem is, i heard that the hid will melt my 96-98 ctr headlight. Just want to know if thats true or not...thanks!
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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 01:26 AM
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not true..but um u should retro fit some projectors instead. the glare from the hid-kit is not going to be safe for on coming drivers
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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 07:24 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by hondaej8 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Hey guys i want to get mcculloch HID on my car. but the problem is, i heard that the hid will melt my 96-98 ctr headlight. Just want to know if thats true or not...thanks!</TD></TR></TABLE>

bwahahahahha.... no

HIDs draw 35 watts...regular halogen draw 55-65... hids don't melt housings

I have hids in my oem CTRs for 3 years...with a very good custom casper(glare) shield...retro-fiting TL/zkw bi-xenon projectors now
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Old Nov 27, 2006 | 12:28 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by _adirondackR_ &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
retro-fiting TL/zkw bi-xenon projectors now </TD></TR></TABLE>
damn zkw ballerrr
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Old Nov 27, 2006 | 01:01 AM
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not to thread jack but where can i find out how to do the retro fit myself, where can i get the needed components, and lastly what do you guys recommend?

thanks
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Old Nov 27, 2006 | 01:04 AM
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http://www.hidplanet.com theres forums, sales, and how-to. and the best retro out is the s2000 projectors...but u can get TL with zkw lens swap.
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Old Nov 27, 2006 | 09:59 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by thizzed_out_civic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
damn zkw ballerrr</TD></TR></TABLE>

helllzzzz yeaaa

to hid planet... I need hi-beams otherwise I woulda gone s2k for lowbeam only

I am gonna start hackin' this week
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Old Nov 27, 2006 | 12:07 PM
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cool....post pix of the out come
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Old Nov 27, 2006 | 12:57 PM
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Where can I get these casper shields?
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