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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 02:47 PM
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Default 02-03 ep3 H.I.D. visibility

Ive been wanting to get some HID's but I want to keep my 02-03 headlights, I was planning on doing a retro fit to the oem headlamps, I've seen a few poeple that have done it but I was wondering how well you can see because the HID set up would eliminate the highbeam since it's originally a dual filliment bulb. if any one has any night pics or any info on what set up they are using and how well they can see (even with out a high beam) that would be helpful.
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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 05:53 PM
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Default Re: 02-03 ep3 H.I.D. visibility

I know a girl who just put HID's into her ep3. They are HID's high beam and low. No retro swap just converted and they look great
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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 06:02 PM
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bi xenons?
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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 07:47 PM
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(what t virus said) i think that what there called now i have it too. it has the reg headlight halogen and then the xenon stick in there aswell. this is where i got my kit. free shipping 1 year warrent and it takes like 2 days to get to your house i love theese ppl. http://shop.3bspecialties.com/category.sc?categoryId=32
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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 02:18 PM
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Default Re: 02-03 ep3 H.I.D. visibility

Originally Posted by T_Virus
bi xenons?
That's what I got. It's funny though because the high beam isn't really brighter. All it does is move the light assembly out a little farther and this makes the light beam higher. So when my low beam is on the lights are low like this _ but when I hit the high beam the light beam is like this - haha, if you got that. I like them though, they make your car look that much better and the visibility is way, way better. I hate driving my other car that doesn't have HIDs lol. Get them dude, I still have my 03 headlights and it's all good.
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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 06:02 PM
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Default Re: 02-03 ep3 H.I.D. visibility

I have the jdm HID 02 headlights on my 04, the beam is on passenger side is brighter than the other, Oh well i drive with the high beams on never been high beamed by on coming traffic yet. But then again i'm the only one on the road at 4:15AM.lol
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 06:56 AM
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the right ones probably brighter since its a rhd headlight thanks for the incite I think Ill look into the kits v. finding an old oem assembly, thanks for the info.
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 09:31 AM
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Default Re: 02-03 ep3 H.I.D. visibility

just go where i got mine its reliable dude and if something messes up they fix it in a flash lol
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 05:41 PM
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Default Re: 02-03 ep3 H.I.D. visibility

Originally Posted by prejdmlude
I have the jdm HID 02 headlights on my 04, the beam is on passenger side is brighter than the other, Oh well i drive with the high beams on never been high beamed by on coming traffic yet. But then again i'm the only one on the road at 4:15AM.lol
isn't there an oem HID headlight unit made for LHD countries. possibly, somewhere from europe?
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 06:11 PM
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Default Re: 02-03 ep3 H.I.D. visibility

Originally Posted by prejdmlude
I have the jdm HID 02 headlights on my 04, the beam is on passenger side is brighter than the other, Oh well i drive with the high beams on never been high beamed by on coming traffic yet. But then again i'm the only one on the road at 4:15AM.lol
Originally Posted by hybrid ef
the right ones probably brighter since its a rhd headlight thanks for the incite I think Ill look into the kits v. finding an old oem assembly, thanks for the info.
this is exactly hwy it is brighter on that side...pics of jdm HID...for you:
(low beam and on dc5)

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Old Mar 20, 2009 | 06:29 AM
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Default Re: 02-03 ep3 H.I.D. visibility

so what set ups are you guys running and where did you get it?
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Old Mar 20, 2009 | 02:38 PM
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Default Re: 02-03 ep3 H.I.D. visibility

well mine are authentic jdm hid but that is a bit pricey if u just want hids..anyplace...there was a website posted somewhere i though, i dont think it was this thread thou
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Old Mar 20, 2009 | 03:13 PM
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Default Re: 02-03 ep3 H.I.D. visibility

Originally Posted by kobeballer96
(what t virus said) i think that what there called now i have it too. it has the reg headlight halogen and then the xenon stick in there aswell. this is where i got my kit. free shipping 1 year warrent and it takes like 2 days to get to your house i love theese ppl. http://shop.3bspecialties.com/category.sc?categoryId=32
duhh right here. theese are sweet been running them for 2 years no probs
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 07:26 AM
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ddmtuning.com
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 07:29 AM
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A little late for the link but hey... I guess it helps?
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 07:33 AM
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Default Re: 02-03 ep3 H.I.D. visibility

Yeah, just for future ref. for anyone searching for HIDs for really anything.
$65, 35 or 55w, lifetime warranty.
plug and play

just fyi
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 01:11 PM
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Default Re: 02-03 ep3 H.I.D. visibility

Originally Posted by guardian452
isn't there an oem HID headlight unit made for LHD countries. possibly, somewhere from europe?
Germany is lhd and they sold them on the ep3r's as an option at the dealership...im from Germany and if u find the right place theyll ship em pretty cheap
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Old Oct 16, 2009 | 12:13 PM
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Default Re: 02-03 ep3 H.I.D. visibility

Originally Posted by prejdmlude
I have the jdm HID 02 headlights on my 04, the beam is on passenger side is brighter than the other, Oh well i drive with the high beams on never been high beamed by on coming traffic yet. But then again i'm the only one on the road at 4:15AM.lol
Do you know where I can get a harness or a diagram on how to make one? Just purchased 02-03 JDM Ep3 hid and I want to hook em up on my 04.
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