InfiniteGSX
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- Dec 10, 2002
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Tijeras,
New_Mexico
I don't have photos of the headlights with HID's in them, But I will take some tomorrow.
Here is the thread I made when I picked these guys up:
http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/appearance-interior-exterior/318019-new-1gb-headlights.html
I thought the light output was nice, until I had the HID's installed.
I been having some issues with my old HID kits. They still work, but sometimes flicker off and on. Can't have that. So I felt like putin the Halogen bulbs back in the headlights and fog lights until I can get two new kits for each. I got all but one fog light deprived of the HID bulb and I felt like showing how horrible the light is without HID's.
First Picture is just Silverstar Low Beams, without any fog lights on. Notice there is hardly any light. You can't see the surrounding area's, just a small patch infront of you.
Now this next picture, I already had one of the Fog Lights turned over to Halogen, and the one on the right is still an HID. But this shows you how bad the light is. Honestly, I could get rid of the headlights all together, because these H3 HID Fog Lights, made by AutoZone Fog Lights are killer for light. PERFECT for dark night time driving.
The Headlights with HID's do not put out any glare to oncoming cars. Honestly they just look white and dim. As if I put led's inside. But with HID's, the beam pattern is different so it puts all the light on the road, non into the eyes of other drivers. Which is why I love these headlights. However they SUCK for holding Halogen bulbs. I almost wanna go back to stock if I'm stuck with these halogen bulbs very long.
The Fog Lights with HID's put out alot of glare, but they glare anyways with halogen bulbs. They are just much brighter with HID's. And the range on these fog lights with HID H3 Bulbs is intense. It lights up a huge 180 degree spectrum infront of the car so its easy to see if there are pedestrians or animals about to jump out at you.
Like all warnings say, HID's are Illegal and only intended for off road use unless you got DOT Approved Modified D2S PRojectors retrofited. However with these headlights, there is a very clear and crisp cut off line. So well that oncomming drivers don't see the headlights as bright. I had my brother drive the car towards me while I was half a mile down the road and the headlights were not bright. With Halogen bulbs, they look like they are about to die. But they put out a great light patern on the ground, where light should be.
I hope this was helpful to anyone. If you have any questions, feel free. I know the first question is, where did I get those headlights. Well, Ebay! I know right now there are non visible. But just keep your eyes out, they pop up and down every once in a while. You know how ebay is.
Also about my knowledge of HID's. I've installed tons of aftermarket kits on numerous cars. including everyone of my own. I know all about glare, what causes it, what prevents it, and how to prevent glare with HID kits or even Halogen bulbs. The technology is inside H4 Bulbs! Its why HID bulbs come in two kinds, D2S for Projectors, and D2R for Reflector Housing Headlights, which have a cutoff plate on the bottom of the bulb so it doesn't put light where it shouldn't.
This is not for city use, you can get pulled over and cited. It is strictly for off road use. I have to make sure to say this, even tho I know nobody will listen, cause neither will I haha. I've only been pulled over once, and that was in my accord that had JDM Headlights which have a beam pattern that actually produces more glare on the driver side of the car, because they drive on the opposite side of the road.
Enjoy!
Here is the thread I made when I picked these guys up:
http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/appearance-interior-exterior/318019-new-1gb-headlights.html
I thought the light output was nice, until I had the HID's installed.
I been having some issues with my old HID kits. They still work, but sometimes flicker off and on. Can't have that. So I felt like putin the Halogen bulbs back in the headlights and fog lights until I can get two new kits for each. I got all but one fog light deprived of the HID bulb and I felt like showing how horrible the light is without HID's.
First Picture is just Silverstar Low Beams, without any fog lights on. Notice there is hardly any light. You can't see the surrounding area's, just a small patch infront of you.
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Now this next picture, I already had one of the Fog Lights turned over to Halogen, and the one on the right is still an HID. But this shows you how bad the light is. Honestly, I could get rid of the headlights all together, because these H3 HID Fog Lights, made by AutoZone Fog Lights are killer for light. PERFECT for dark night time driving.
You must be logged in to view this image or video.
The Headlights with HID's do not put out any glare to oncoming cars. Honestly they just look white and dim. As if I put led's inside. But with HID's, the beam pattern is different so it puts all the light on the road, non into the eyes of other drivers. Which is why I love these headlights. However they SUCK for holding Halogen bulbs. I almost wanna go back to stock if I'm stuck with these halogen bulbs very long.
The Fog Lights with HID's put out alot of glare, but they glare anyways with halogen bulbs. They are just much brighter with HID's. And the range on these fog lights with HID H3 Bulbs is intense. It lights up a huge 180 degree spectrum infront of the car so its easy to see if there are pedestrians or animals about to jump out at you.
Like all warnings say, HID's are Illegal and only intended for off road use unless you got DOT Approved Modified D2S PRojectors retrofited. However with these headlights, there is a very clear and crisp cut off line. So well that oncomming drivers don't see the headlights as bright. I had my brother drive the car towards me while I was half a mile down the road and the headlights were not bright. With Halogen bulbs, they look like they are about to die. But they put out a great light patern on the ground, where light should be.
You must be logged in to view this image or video.
I hope this was helpful to anyone. If you have any questions, feel free. I know the first question is, where did I get those headlights. Well, Ebay! I know right now there are non visible. But just keep your eyes out, they pop up and down every once in a while. You know how ebay is.
Also about my knowledge of HID's. I've installed tons of aftermarket kits on numerous cars. including everyone of my own. I know all about glare, what causes it, what prevents it, and how to prevent glare with HID kits or even Halogen bulbs. The technology is inside H4 Bulbs! Its why HID bulbs come in two kinds, D2S for Projectors, and D2R for Reflector Housing Headlights, which have a cutoff plate on the bottom of the bulb so it doesn't put light where it shouldn't.
This is not for city use, you can get pulled over and cited. It is strictly for off road use. I have to make sure to say this, even tho I know nobody will listen, cause neither will I haha. I've only been pulled over once, and that was in my accord that had JDM Headlights which have a beam pattern that actually produces more glare on the driver side of the car, because they drive on the opposite side of the road.
Enjoy!
And no I don't. But when I blacked out my stock housings, I didn't lose any lighting. Cause I didn't paint the reflector like you did! 
