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12-07-09, 02:38 AM

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Thanks for the link!

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Those cheap eBay lenses are rubbish. Plastic lens and reflector with poor paint on the reflective surface. Back in the day I bought a set of eBay lenses, horrid light pattern. Those "projector" style ones are not designed to work as HID projectors, if that is what you are thinking.

Get yourself a set of Cibie or Hella e-code lenses. Glass lens with a proper metal reflector. http://www.rallylights.com/detail.aspx?ID=739

Sgt Fox, headlight upgrade is on my list. I've no need for "blinding bright" lights, but want better than the stockers. Would you reccomend the basic H-4 halogen kit?

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12-07-09, 07:41 AM

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not HIDs but these are what I have in one of my RX-3. not blinding but better night driving

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12-07-09, 09:04 AM

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Sgt Fox, headlight upgrade is on my list. I've no need for "blinding bright" lights, but want better than the stockers. Would you reccomend the basic H-4 halogen kit?

I personally use the e-code (this is important, better light output and sharper cutoff than the dot version) hella H4 housings, with a 55/60W Phillips XtraVision bulb. You could also use a silverstar bulb or something along those lines.

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12-07-09, 12:28 PM

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Thanks, noted and added to my "mods" binder.

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12-07-09, 12:30 PM

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Hey Wackyracer, what kinda lights are those? Whats with the "ring" in the first two pics? Kinda cool, but doesn't look like much light.

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12-07-09, 01:28 PM

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Looks like BMW style "angel eye" kits. They are all over the BMW forums at different quality levels. Some are know to cause fires...

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12-07-09, 08:22 PM

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thanks for the heads up bro. I will keep that in mind.

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12-13-09, 11:39 PM

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I just installed my HID's on the FC and for some reason it only works when I have my brights on. That doesn't seem right does it?

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12-13-09, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by AsianImage

Thanks to HIDextra for the great pricing for rx7club members. I picked up the H4 kit with the xenon lows and halogen highs. I figured how often do I use the highs? Not enough...I can save some cash...why not. I picked the 6000K bulbs.

The kit is pretty self explanatory and pretty much PnP. You may have to fiddle around a bit with is a couple times but it all worked out.

almost done...testing and re testing..and test one more time...

DONE!

I am pleased...but man they are BRIGHT! Maybe too bright? Who knows....but yes I am happy. Def not "period correct" but a nice upgrade and hey I can say it was done for safety sake right?

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I have the same exact kit from HIDEXTRAS.COM and mine only works when I have my brights on. Is that a problem or is that normal?

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12-14-09, 12:59 AM

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Those appear too bright.

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12-14-09, 06:27 AM

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well after driving over 1000 miles a few days ago in my brother's Rx-7 with stock lighting, i'll be sure to tell him to get these.

the stock lights are so pathetic, even at times when i had the high beams on, no one flashed me from oncoming traffic to turn them off.

i had upgraded my headlights to the Hella bulbs a few years back and they were great! also, Victoria British/Black Dragon sells a wiring upgrade. i bought it, but never had the chance to install it before i crashed my car. needless to say it will go on my next street Rx-7.