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Old Dec 7, 2010 | 07:16 PM
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I have a 94 integra ls
i was reading about retro fitting?
it's not necessary right because the integra ALREADY has a projector?
the reason i ask is because my hid lights arent very bright.
maybe i need to adjust them.
if anyone knows how to adjust the headlights please help
i saw team integra had a tutorial
but i didn't understand i need it DETAILED.
idk ill try and post a pic up soon
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Old Dec 7, 2010 | 08:13 PM
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It's necessary if you want it to look good. And an Integra retro is super easy.
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Old Dec 8, 2010 | 05:26 AM
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definetly worth the retrofit as its basically replacing the integra oem halogen reflector with the same size aftermarket HID projector.

as for the light not being that bright, maybe due to not having a clear lense or the headlight is clouded/hazed due to oxidation.
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Old Dec 8, 2010 | 07:21 AM
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Can you guys go into detail with this retrofit on a 3rd gen integra? Or possibly a link? I've got HIDs in my 97 Integra stock headlights and its not that great...
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Old Dec 8, 2010 | 08:31 AM
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What is necessary to buy in a retrofit kit? Im reading that you need a ballast and what not?
isnt the projector just a glass?? it doesn't get anypower whatsoever.
and if i retrofit will i lose my angel eyes?
i have after market black housing headlights
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/98-20...ht_3300wt_1165

Just found this Kit would it work?
its for an s2000 but would it work on the integra since were retrofitting s2k projectors to integras anyways?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JDM-P...ht_14406wt_939

Last edited by GSR-Luis; Dec 8, 2010 at 08:38 AM. Reason: Had another Question.
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Old Dec 8, 2010 | 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Stopsign32v
Can you guys go into detail with this retrofit on a 3rd gen integra? Or possibly a link? I've got HIDs in my 97 Integra stock headlights and its not that great...
Yeah, not a good idea. Going cheap to get HID's isn't going to work.
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Old Dec 8, 2010 | 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by GSR-Luis
What is necessary to buy in a retrofit kit? Im reading that you need a ballast and what not?
isnt the projector just a glass?? it doesn't get anypower whatsoever.
and if i retrofit will i lose my angel eyes?
i have after market black housing headlights
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/98-20...ht_3300wt_1165

Just found this Kit would it work?
its for an s2000 but would it work on the integra since were retrofitting s2k projectors to integras anyways?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JDM-P...ht_14406wt_939
I would purchase OEM housings but that's just my opinion and not 100% necessary. The eBay link doesn't list the type of ballasts, projectors, lenses, or HID bulbs. If you want to purchase the unknown that's your business but I wouldn't purchase HID's from eBay.

http://theretrofitsource.com/

Last edited by mechanix619; Dec 8, 2010 at 08:09 PM. Reason: edit
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