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VegaS10
05-28-2008, 05:10 PM
I plan on keeping my stock headlight housings.

I do not plan on modifying ro retro fitting another lens.

I have no problems with wiring.

What is the best HID I can get for my car?

I don't want any cheap crap that will catch on fire or last only 3 months.

Input please.

Soprano21
05-28-2008, 07:05 PM
i herd these guys are good XenithXenons and there affordable....this is what im gonna be going with.....and everything is plug and play too :D

subie
06-02-2008, 03:45 PM
well i live in CA and i just bought these ONEX HID kit 8k for 120. they are nice. i had McCulloch 6k's i think they were but those were around 3 bills. the mcculloch have are a better quality light. i had to go with the 8k on the onex because the 6k on the onex looks like sh*!. the 8k, well im gonna pick it up in an hour.

VegaS10
06-02-2008, 04:15 PM
I've read GREAT things about McCollough (sp?) lights, I just can't find a dealer in my area (warranty) or online....

jtyler05si
06-03-2008, 05:01 AM
wont that be extremely blinding for other drivers? i thought i remember seeing some threads where they talked about using the normal reflection housings meant for halogens instead of projection headlights.... i think they were saying its way to bright to other drivers... i dont know though, probably wrong.

thechromecoyote
06-03-2008, 06:57 AM
It depends on the quality of the kit really.

While the glare shields from stock headlight housing are better suited for Halogen and Incandescent bulbs, they can function with HIDs. Quality kits have glare shields built into the bulbs themselves.

oogy-boogy
06-03-2008, 07:00 AM
Post up a want ad for OEM LHD UKDM HID's.

jtyler05si
06-03-2008, 07:15 AM
It depends on the quality of the kit really.

While the glare shields from stock headlight housing are better suited for Halogen and Incandescent bulbs, they can function with HIDs. Quality kits have glare shields built into the bulbs themselves.

i'm learned:mangel:

jaeguyoon
06-03-2008, 07:18 AM
i got ebay hid kit on my lhd projector headlights. they arent bad.

Heitzke
06-03-2008, 09:14 AM
All plug-n-play kits are a cheap way out IMO. Glare shields and stuff work to an extent, but the right way to do it is a retrofit/buy headlights meant for it. I'm sort of preaching to the choir here since I'm using CTR HID reflectors and have the nasty RHD flare, but that's just my .02

cg78
06-03-2008, 09:39 AM
I have eagle eye hi low kit that my buddy sells. I am not retrofitted and have had my hid's for 2 months not one flash from other drivers they work in the oem housings just fine. I used to think the same way about hid. They must go into a projector. I have seen it done both ways and they both have their good and bad. I have a crap load of reach to the sides like projectors and a very minimal hot spots. I should shoot some pics. The kit I am using is a relay kit the runs off the battery and a secondary wire that activates a solenoid in the bulb simulating a high beam by moving the actual bulb. It may sound like it does not work, but it works surprisingly well.

T_Virus
06-03-2008, 12:13 PM
Chris...post some pics...

dofu2
06-03-2008, 12:15 PM
Quality kits have glare shields built into the bulbs themselves.

Those... still don't compare...

mikhsoj
06-04-2008, 06:00 PM
been trying to build a car up on a budget and ive been looking into some HID kits too. been looking on EBAy and see alot of cheap hid kits and im getting tempted. but then again, xenithxeons are in irvine ca, and its right by were i work so i might shell out an extra 50$ for a "quality" kit.. but then again, i dont know what "quality hid" are.

Danman281
06-04-2008, 11:04 PM
I bought mine from our sponsor. so far the guy is really easy to contact and explains things to you. although I was missing a bolt and nut, just give that a shot. Its $140

simcivic08
06-04-2008, 11:24 PM
i have 02-03 CTR HID (RHD) in my bedroom just waiting to be installed. I think it's the best quality you can buy after LHD CTR HID :mangel:

blackhatchsi
06-04-2008, 11:42 PM
I have Mcolloughs that I picked up off a member here. They are nice. They have built in glare shields and work great. Just my .02

VegaS10
06-05-2008, 04:01 AM
Well damn, I was'nt aware that they came with glare sheilds...

clutch797
06-06-2008, 02:10 PM
Here is what my cutoff line looks like.
low beam
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h48/moores155/Picture009.jpg

High beam
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h48/moores155/Picture010-1.jpg

6k golden eye.

v1c10us
06-06-2008, 02:30 PM
I've read GREAT things about McCollough (sp?) lights, I just can't find a dealer in my area (warranty) or online....

McCulloch for the mother fucking win
they are pretty top notch in my opinion and they are a company that has been around and well spoken of for years.
They sell enough products that If you have a warranty issue their not going to be negligent about giving you a brand spankin new one, they wont feel the money out of their wallets.

Trimix
06-06-2008, 03:08 PM
Here is what my cutoff line looks like.
low beam
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h48/moores155/Picture009.jpg

High beam
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h48/moores155/Picture010-1.jpg

6k golden eye.

What kind of housing setup do you have -- projectors?

Trimix
06-06-2008, 03:08 PM
Well damn, I was'nt aware that they came with glare sheilds...

What year is your EP? Some people have said 04-05s suffer less from the glare issue than 02-03s.

clutch797
06-06-2008, 03:24 PM
What kind of housing setup do you have -- projectors?

I have my own custom modified shield's in my stock 03 housings.

VegaS10
06-06-2008, 03:59 PM
What year is your EP? Some people have said 04-05s suffer less from the glare issue than 02-03s.


Mine is an 05.

PHISHY
06-06-2008, 04:11 PM
I have mcculloch 8k or 10k.. I love em'.. I had them almost a yr and half.. and still going strong..

02nhbpep3
06-06-2008, 04:19 PM
I have 04-05 JDM projectors and I'm getting ready to go with an h1 kit from XenithXenons. So far all the responses about customer service/product quality seem to be very good.

03silverEP
06-07-2008, 01:50 AM
I got 6k HID's (low beam) H4/9003 for $99 at HarborFreight Tools of all places

they are completely plug & play w/glare shields

love em! and they were cheap!!! the cutoff isn't too bad either

frm_808
06-07-2008, 03:09 AM
I have 04-05 JDM projectors and I'm getting ready to go with an h1 kit from XenithXenons. So far all the responses about customer service/product quality seem to be very good.

when you get them installed post up some pics. im debating to get the real deal or the depo lhd lights from weyne (SSR)

VegaS10
06-07-2008, 04:47 AM
I got 6k HID's (low beam) H4/9003 for $99 at HarborFreight Tools of all places

they are completely plug & play w/glare shields

love em! and they were cheap!!! the cutoff isn't too bad either

I don't buy anything electrical at HF. I've watched some of their drills and saws catch fire. So the thought of their product in my car makes me cringe.


I have 04-05 JDM projectors and I'm getting ready to go with an h1 kit from XenithXenons. So far all the responses about customer service/product quality seem to be very good.

They are on my list.


when you get them installed post up some pics. im debating to get the real deal or the depo lhd lights from weyne (SSR)

Only 1 person has posted pics using Depo headlights. That tells me something. Everyone can say they are happy, but I want to see what they are happy about.

No one is posting pics, even after I've begged for pics for more than a week.

clutch797
06-07-2008, 08:16 AM
I don't buy anything electrical at HF. I've watched some of their drills and saws catch fire. So the thought of their product in my car makes me cringe.



They are on my list.



Only 1 person has posted pics using Depo headlights. That tells me something. Everyone can say they are happy, but I want to see what they are happy about.

No one is posting pics, even after I've begged for pics for more than a week.
i posted pics.

mormonboy
06-07-2008, 11:23 PM
if you pick up an plug-n-play kit, definitely consider buying one that comes with a warranty. i think most of them do, but some warranty's will dick you around.

2004ep3hatch
06-09-2008, 04:47 PM
moved for ya.

Build your own setup, i would get re based Phillips bulbs and hella gen III ballasts. i have this setup. had my ballasts for 3 years now. going on at least. my bulbs i replaced last year. not bad imo. it will cost a few bucks tho. But your doing the right thing.

For my fogs i probably will get a cheap set because im not to concerned about the fogs. But i still might build my own. Also please get 4300 -5000k max, 6000 in some projectors work good but your using your stock headlight fixture. any higher and you can just use them for looking pretty lol.

Your stock housing is pretty good with glare also. you can get glare shields tho to improve it.

VegaS10
06-09-2008, 05:12 PM
I REALLLLLY don't want to do a retro fit.

Where could I get glare sheilds?

(I feel like such a noob with these questions....)

2004ep3hatch
06-09-2008, 05:31 PM
fixed your post, now my answer is separate, I hit the editing button by mistake instead of hitting the reply button!

ou are not going to be retrofitting anything. you can call up some places that makes them, i have to see what i can find. ebay is your best bet i would think.

everything i said to do is drop in and play. no crazy wiring either. using stock headlights with stock wiring.

hella gen ballast accepts 9006 plugs if i remember and then your connector will plug into the bulb. if anything you might have to put a different connector on the low beam wire going into the ballast. takes 10min max.

oogy-boogy
06-09-2008, 05:57 PM
Try hidplanet. Plenty of great info so you don't go ghetto.

v1c10us
06-09-2008, 07:46 PM
bosch ballasts are amazing
the phillips ultinon bulbs are also very good
although I honestly haven't heard a single bad thing about the McCulloch hid kits and it would be cheaper to just go with one of those
they have a warranty and will still be around to cover you if anything goes wrong as opposed to some of these smaller companys that could dissapear at any time.

cl0ckw0rksi02
06-09-2008, 07:59 PM
xenondepot kits are good. i have 3000k in my fogs and stock tsx mitsubishi ballasts/ignitors on my ctr projectors.

na14yu
06-09-2008, 09:41 PM
I bought an F1Spec branded 4300 HID kit a few months ago for my '05 EP3 and I love it.

This is my first aftermarket HID kit and I have nothing but good things to say about it. When I drive my Accord at night with regular halogens, it looks like I'm driving with the lights off.

The light quality and color seems just as the factory xenon lights in my BMW 335. Hopefully my EP HID's won't catch on fire! :mconfused:

(knocks on wood)

thechromecoyote
06-09-2008, 09:55 PM
For my fogs i probably will get a cheap set because im not to concerned about the fogs. But i still might build my own. Also please get 4300 -5000k max, 6000 in some projectors work good but your using your stock headlight fixture. any higher and you can just use them for looking pretty lol.


I second and third that!

6000k looks pretty, but in stock housing you loose too much light output. On rainy days/ nights its almost as dim as stock :mcry: I found that out the hard way though. Ill be keeping my 6000k for now, but Ill def be changing out 4300k when the time comes.

VegaS10
06-10-2008, 03:56 AM
I bought an F1Spec branded 4300 HID kit a few months ago for my '05 EP3 and I love it.

This is my first aftermarket HID kit and I have nothing but good things to say about it. When I drive my Accord at night with regular halogens, it looks like I'm driving with the lights off.

The light quality and color seems just as the factory xenon lights in my BMW 335. Hopefully my EP HID's won't catch on fire! :mconfused:

(knocks on wood)


Are you using stock headlight housings?

na14yu
06-10-2008, 07:34 AM
Are you using stock headlight housings?

Yes I am using the stock 2005 headlight housing.

fierogt
06-10-2008, 09:29 AM
I have f1spec 6000k HIDs, I think they are pretty good.

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff270/fierogt18/snowHID3.jpg