HID question
These pictures are actually came from www.philips.com!!
Last edited by DavidsGX; Apr 21, 2004 at 06:24 PM.
Just to put a twist on it....adding an HID kit is the easiest but not the best way to add true HID in terms of functionality and safety for both you and other drivers around. Just tossing in a kit doesn't solve the problems of not having an adequate built from the ground up HID system. The Halogen projector was NOT designed for HID application. What you will find is that compared to a GS with OEM HID installed, your system won't be equal. In fact, when compared to HID projectors like the 5 series or Mercedes E55 Bi-xenon, your new HID KIT will be dwarfed in terms of sharpness of cuttoff as well as beam spread. Most likely, the HID will produce more glare when compared to OEM GS setup or projector HID. Your best bets are to either go with OEM HID GS headlights and replace yours or do a retrofit. Now there are three professional companies that can perform that for you. Seek www.hidforum.com for leads. The final thing I would like to add is, most people that do HID kits eventually figure out that their system isn't the same as the cars that come out with HID from the factory. So they eventually retrofit HID projectors or reflectors into their rides. Just another perspective from someone who's done it. Not a flame...just an idea
Last edited by tiguy99; Apr 30, 2004 at 11:22 PM.
I gave an idea...now here's an example! (With pics!)
http://hidforum.com/forum/showthread...&threadid=4789
(the original link....courtesey of yellowfellow)
Car:
Acura RSX an all reflector Halogen 2002 Model
1st pic= one side done using Hella E55 Mercedes Bi-Xenon (low and high beam intergrated projectors)

2nd pic= the rear of one side of the projector once the new generation 4 Hella ballasts and ignitors are hooked up properly

3rd pic= both projectors finished

4th pic= projector lit up close (notice how the glare is eliminated due to proper HID equipment management

Final Pic = the color band of the cuttoff (what it will look like to other cars driving in front of his in their rearview mirrors as well as oncoming traffic)

He hasn't posted wall cuttoff shots yet, but this was an example of how a proper HID retrofit could be like in your vehicle. See_Fuu did a job on a GS a year ago with similar HID equipment and boy did that car come out nice! To purchase the HID kit should run you about 4-500 bucks. To grab OEM equipment shouldn't run u more than 400.00 for what you just saw including harnesses. To do it yourself=priceless. Otherwise another 200-300 depending on where you go for professional job.
http://hidforum.com/forum/showthread...&threadid=4789
(the original link....courtesey of yellowfellow)
Car:
Acura RSX an all reflector Halogen 2002 Model
1st pic= one side done using Hella E55 Mercedes Bi-Xenon (low and high beam intergrated projectors)

2nd pic= the rear of one side of the projector once the new generation 4 Hella ballasts and ignitors are hooked up properly

3rd pic= both projectors finished

4th pic= projector lit up close (notice how the glare is eliminated due to proper HID equipment management

Final Pic = the color band of the cuttoff (what it will look like to other cars driving in front of his in their rearview mirrors as well as oncoming traffic)

He hasn't posted wall cuttoff shots yet, but this was an example of how a proper HID retrofit could be like in your vehicle. See_Fuu did a job on a GS a year ago with similar HID equipment and boy did that car come out nice! To purchase the HID kit should run you about 4-500 bucks. To grab OEM equipment shouldn't run u more than 400.00 for what you just saw including harnesses. To do it yourself=priceless. Otherwise another 200-300 depending on where you go for professional job.
Last edited by tiguy99; May 1, 2004 at 12:01 PM.
Final link= the GS 400 HID retro that's str8 badd@zz!!!!(an idea of what to expect)
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...t=HID+retrofit
Enjoy!!!
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...t=HID+retrofit
Enjoy!!!
Hey tiguy99, I also think that the true HID are made of Projector headlamp + HID!!
Those are really good on RSX! Love it. It's also a good thing that my GX is originally come Projector headlamp!! For me, just simply add the HID on it!! here....
Those are really good on RSX! Love it. It's also a good thing that my GX is originally come Projector headlamp!! For me, just simply add the HID on it!! here....
Originally posted by DavidsGX
Hey tiguy99, I also think that the true HID are made of Projector headlamp + HID!!
Those are really good on RSX! Love it. It's also a good thing that my GX is originally come Projector headlamp!! For me, just simply add the HID on it!! here....
Hey tiguy99, I also think that the true HID are made of Projector headlamp + HID!!
Those are really good on RSX! Love it. It's also a good thing that my GX is originally come Projector headlamp!! For me, just simply add the HID on it!! here....
Originally posted by DavidsGX
It's that what you want to see??
It's that what you want to see??
so:
two pics
1. Cuttoff on white wall
2. Shot of your truck from behind or some shot showing the beam on the ground for spread display.
Thanks!
Here's and example:
Hella E55 Mercedes Bi-Xenon
1.

Valeo ECE D2S (Porche Chyanne Euroversion)
2.
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