Hid D2r For Civic?
20-Dec-2002, 11:51 PM
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Hid D2r For Civic?
I need to know the following:
- What type of bulbs fit Civic D2R or D2S?
- Do I have to modify my factory reflectors? I saw so many people on the web modifying their reflectors, b/c their HIDs are scatering everywhere.
I have read the HID install on TCC, but don't really understand, I know how to install according to the procedures, but don't know why you have to remove the unused fuses.
- Can anyone assist me in installing the HID kit, maybe at a meet or something - never been, so I guess it would be a good opportunity to meet some of the members.
- What type of bulbs fit Civic D2R or D2S?
- Do I have to modify my factory reflectors? I saw so many people on the web modifying their reflectors, b/c their HIDs are scatering everywhere.
I have read the HID install on TCC, but don't really understand, I know how to install according to the procedures, but don't know why you have to remove the unused fuses.
- Can anyone assist me in installing the HID kit, maybe at a meet or something - never been, so I guess it would be a good opportunity to meet some of the members.
21-Dec-2002, 03:12 AM
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Too many things to know about HID. Here's a link that should help you!
http://faq.auto.light.tripod.com/headlight-menu1.htm
http://faq.auto.light.tripod.com/headlight-menu1.htm
22-Dec-2002, 12:16 PM
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D2S is for Projector housings and D2R are for Reflector housings. These are not screw in type bulbs! These bulbs will not fit into civic halogen housings without modification! Your best bet is to buy Xenon projectors and retrofit them into your stock housings! Halogens housings will not give the best lighting with HID bulbs in them. There will be too much glare to oncoming traffic! I don't know how much of that link you've read, but all the answers are there!
Good luck!
Good luck!
22-Dec-2002, 11:12 PM
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I read somewhere about the glare, that I know. However, I have also seen some sites that have installed HID in a 2000 civic, and it was fine, seems easy, I don't know what to believe, that is why I have to try for myself. And that is why I turn to you guys.
23-Dec-2002, 01:30 AM
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Sweet...how good are your hookups. I was just gonna get the HID that Sport Compact Car installed on their project Civic....complete sealed fog-light type HID kit. The brightness is awesome, but you don't get the benefits of having the HID look in your headlights...plus you have to have fog light looking things in your grille 
23-Dec-2002, 09:38 PM
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I saw that issue, I was also thinking for the same thing. If you want the HID look, then use the HID look-a-like bulbs. The HID is bright enough. Get both HID headlights and fog lights, now that is crazy.
CIVIC dude: What are the prices like?
CIVIC dude: What are the prices like?
27-Dec-2002, 01:03 PM
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Originally posted by EK7_DriftMania
If you have Civic projectors, why would you need one from BMW? Projectors are projectors, if you want the looks, then go for the BMW. But if you were to make your own projectors, then get the BMW and then retrofit.
If you have Civic projectors, why would you need one from BMW? Projectors are projectors, if you want the looks, then go for the BMW. But if you were to make your own projectors, then get the BMW and then retrofit.
Hella make some high quality projectors for halogen and Xenon applications.... which can be purchased.
OEM projectors are made by Hella, Valeo, Bosch.... these are high quality. That is why BMW, Audi etc... use these projectors!
RETROFIT!
27-Dec-2002, 05:51 PM
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Yeah right! I didn't know that, learned something today. I guess you pay for what you get. I also want to know where to buy.
ryuujin: Is that guy reliable - your HID guy. I emailed him so long, never got a reply. I think I should wait for HID prices to drop, b/c later HID is more comman and are retailed for 200CDN.
ryuujin: Is that guy reliable - your HID guy. I emailed him so long, never got a reply. I think I should wait for HID prices to drop, b/c later HID is more comman and are retailed for 200CDN.
28-Dec-2002, 01:12 AM
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I have a xenondepot kit installed in my stock headlights....I think its awesome. If you want to see what it looks like we can meet up sometime and I can even give you the install process as well. what year civic? Mine are in a 6th gen (00 SiR). If you do decide to get it.....hit me up. If I have time, I'll help you out....no prob. IF, I have time.....I'm going to be crazy busy with work/school though.
28-Dec-2002, 03:56 PM
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Originally posted by EK7_DriftMania
Yeah right! I didn't know that, learned something today. I guess you pay for what you get. I also want to know where to buy.
ryuujin: Is that guy reliable - your HID guy. I emailed him so long, never got a reply. I think I should wait for HID prices to drop, b/c later HID is more comman and are retailed for 200CDN.
Yeah right! I didn't know that, learned something today. I guess you pay for what you get. I also want to know where to buy.
ryuujin: Is that guy reliable - your HID guy. I emailed him so long, never got a reply. I think I should wait for HID prices to drop, b/c later HID is more comman and are retailed for 200CDN.
