I am looking to get jdm headlights on my 2002 USDM RSX

I believe the DC5r in japan has stock HIDs is this correct?

What are the differences between the DC5, dc5r and ITR IS

I have searched numerous threads and within google but I am confusing myself

Is the ITR IS basically the integra up until 2001 and the dc5r 2002 and on?

 

1. There is no JDM RSX.

2. DC5 Integra started in 2001.

It has 4.3K H1 HIDs with made for reflectors.

 

would I be better of just buying an hid conversion kit or are the oem jdm's better?

 

Just get a plug & play kit, it's cheap and functional. You'll spend about 4-5x the price on JDM ballasts/bulbs. You can always try to retro-fit some HIDs from a TSX or something too. Lots of options.

 

Our reflectors are made so that they don't distract oncoming drivers on one side. JDM is the opposite. so no you should not do that.

The best solution for HIDs is a projector as halogen or similar reflectors don't do it justice. If you cannot do that, just get a regular HID plug & play kit. thats what I did.

however you won't be making the most out of those HIDs and it also more distracting to other drivers. oh well.

 

couldnt I just aim them the other way?

 

They look cool. But the light out put sucks on US cars, it is flared in the wrong direction for US roads. there is not enough adjustment to aim them properly. I have them on my car now. dont do it. A retro kit is the best bet.

*also the bulbs are not H1 like someone stated earlier.