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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 09:25 AM
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Hi guys just wondering where you mounted the ballasts for your hid kits? I have a 05 civic coupe and room is very limited. I figured I mount the pass side to the left of the battery but the driver side I'm kind of stuck on. Any pics would be appreciated Thanks
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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 09:49 AM
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I mounted mine under the fender to the left and right side just under where the hood sits ill take pics in a min
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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 10:07 AM
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Sorry about the Phone pic,


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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 10:14 AM
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what kind of kit do you have? cause ive been pondering HID's for my car for quite some time...
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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 10:22 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Boost_Junkie &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">what kind of kit do you have? cause ive been pondering HID's for my car for quite some time...</TD></TR></TABLE>


Those are ebay specials... Yes i know they aren't brand name, but i can't tell the difference, i had a kit from Superhids.com on my neon which went for $350 and the ones i have now are $100 shipped and i can't tell the difference.

Here's the Link : http://stores.ebay.com/HID-Outdoor-Equipments
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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 10:29 AM
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i placed my old ones on the framing under the headlamps
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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 10:31 AM
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em2ner are they waterproof?
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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 10:32 AM
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Yea i believe so, Ive had them in there for almost a year and haven't had a prob yet
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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 10:34 AM
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i really dont want a knockoff brand...what other brands are there for our cars?
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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 10:38 AM
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To many to list lol, The best way is to Retrofit an HID Projector from an OEM Headlamp (TSX,X5,Etc) Into your headlamp for best results.
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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 11:41 AM
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you forgot E46 3 Series Bixenons

but IMO, my old HID kit from Umnitza was great and had a great cutoff. You could tell the difference between a 100-150 dollar kit from this one. They specialize in BMW HID's but they also have them for our cars. I highly recommend them. 250 shipped was what i paid. Im actually thinking about buying them again and retrofitting them into fogs
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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 11:52 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Curiouz_G &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">you forgot E46 3 Series Bixenons </TD></TR></TABLE>

Opps

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Curiouz_G &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">but IMO, my old HID kit from Umnitza was great and had a great cutoff. You could tell the difference between a 100-150 dollar kit from this one. They specialize in BMW HID's but they also have them for our cars. I highly recommend them. 250 shipped was what i paid. Im actually thinking about buying them again and retrofitting them into fogs </TD></TR></TABLE>

Ill have to check them out It's tough to follow HID Kits because everyone and there brother are making them. So It's tough to get a good review on different companies. But if i ever came across Spare Headlights for my car then i would prob attempt to do a Retro
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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 02:34 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EM2ner &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Sorry about the Phone pic,


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I put mine in the same spot!

I'm running Stanley HID's
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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 04:04 PM
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i dont need to retro anything...i have an 05
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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 04:08 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Boost_Junkie &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i dont need to retro anything...i have an 05</TD></TR></TABLE>

I dont understand? 05 what?
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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 04:44 PM
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the glare is worst on 01-03...

whatever just gimme top HID kits to buy from for us...
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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 04:49 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Boost_Junkie &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">the glare is worst on 01-03...

whatever just gimme top HID kits to buy from for us...</TD></TR></TABLE>

Ok, I have an 05 also, The glare isnt to bad and i have a decent cutoff
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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 06:51 PM
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i have an ebay set. the only thing about them is that the actual bulbs that came with the kit burnt out within 3 months. i had to replace them with some better ones.
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Old Aug 3, 2007 | 04:02 AM
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Thanks guys that is where I was going to mount them as well. I got mine off here and will be puttnig them in today to make sure they work. Just look up the member operatic
he has them for 140 shipped. People only have good things to say about them!
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Old Aug 3, 2007 | 07:18 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Boost_Junkie &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">the glare is worst on 01-03...

whatever just gimme top HID kits to buy from for us...</TD></TR></TABLE>

Umnitza kit.
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Old Aug 3, 2007 | 09:21 AM
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does anyone run phillips?
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Old Aug 4, 2007 | 08:44 PM
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i got mine from operatic too. his HIDs are real good.
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Old Aug 4, 2007 | 09:18 PM
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i tucked my entire harness behind the front bumper, of course if i ever get hit they are toast
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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 11:48 AM
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same with my custom bixenon harness whats funny is that i currently have my grill off so i can see the wires dangling in front of the radiator
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