Got Projectors, Am I Screwed?

[Oliver]

I bought those projector headlights, but I heard you can't switch the bulb to a H.I.D. one.

Also, I heard the bulb it comes with is pretty shitty!!!

Anyone that has projectors have switched their bulbs to a better (brighter) one and can share the info???

Thanks!

 

[Six97GST]

You heard wrong my friend. The H3s that come in projectors can be swapped out with "hyper whites," and even an HID conversion if you're creative enough.

 

[Defiant]

H3 bulbs are available at up to 130 watts. That's REAL wattage, not this idiotic 65W -> 100W crap.

Look for Phillips, OSRAM or Bosch bulbs.

 

[Oliver]

Thanks a lot guys, and SIX, I saw your write up on cleaning the Headlight, very thoughtful info.

I'm gonna order a pair of h3 "hyper white" bulbs for now ...

But for the future,
how much would I spend doing a HID conversion? Where is that available?

 

[Defiant]

Do NOT get hyper-anythings. They're crap.

HIDs are off the market while the Department of Transportation considers whether they should be legal in the aftermarket or not.

 

[Spidey]

HIDs that vendors have left over in stock can be sold still, just the manufacturers can't distribute more to the vendors.

 

[Oliver]

Where can I find those for sale?
I don't wanna have those shitty stock Projector lights!

They don't look as big as H3, the bulb is actually way too small!

 

[13secGST]

well, you can...or at least used to be able to get HID's from www.hids4less.com

if you are asking about getting HID's

 

[Defiant]

Originally posted by Oliver

They don't look as big as H3, the bulb is actually way too small!

Trust us. H3 are H3. It's an international standard.