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Old Jan 19, 2009 | 01:09 AM
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DO you need a retro fit

Do you need a retro fit to have a good hids.
Did anybody used ebay projectors with hids and any pctures?
i just cant see the differents in the lenses that much just oem retro fit ones has a covering piece that gives the cut

Cant u modife ebay projectors to do the same, without retro fitting?
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Old Jan 19, 2009 | 10:12 PM
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VA hmmm...

stock headlight bulbs are sealed of course...

there is a lot of companies that offer a H4 replacement housing...

from there, the sky is limit, as far as H4 bulbs or HID's...

i'm running Hella lenses with silver star bulbs, myself.
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Old Jan 19, 2009 | 10:36 PM
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Generally it isn't recommended to install HID into housings that were not designed for them. Cheap lenses and bright lights don't mix well, you can easily create an unsafe situation for you and others. HID lights are meant to be used in conjunction with specific housings that reduce glare and provide a proper beam cutoff so you don't blind oncoming traffic.

So, to answer your question, yes, a "retrofit" would be the correct way to install HIDs in an FC. You should not attempt to modify the design of any headlight housing in an attempt to use HIDs.

Just get newer set of Hella housings and some regular bright H4 bulbs, much better visibility, legal and looks great.
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 12:41 AM
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https://www.rx7club.com/2nd-generation-non-technical-pictures-198/post-your-retro-fit-hid-setup-811521/

There you go
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 01:29 AM
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I run hella h4 housing. Even on normal bulbs its way better then stock. Also use to have a universal h4 hid kit. It made me hate driving any other car at night!
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 01:45 AM
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VA one more thing...

WATCH OUT for high wattage H4's...

anything over 60 watts will more than likely melt your stock plugs...

i'm speaking from first hand experience...

i learned the hard way, back in the day...
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 01:49 AM
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Originally Posted by NJGreenBudd
Generally it isn't recommended to install HID into housings that were not designed for them. Cheap lenses and bright lights don't mix well, you can easily create an unsafe situation for you and others. HID lights are meant to be used in conjunction with specific housings that reduce glare and provide a proper beam cutoff so you don't blind oncoming traffic.

So, to answer your question, yes, a "retrofit" would be the correct way to install HIDs in an FC. You should not attempt to modify the design of any headlight housing in an attempt to use HIDs.

Just get newer set of Hella housings and some regular bright H4 bulbs, much better visibility, legal and looks great.
exactly don't be one of those guys that blinds everyone on the street.
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 01:57 AM
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VA funny story...

i have a friend that is one of those guys that "blinds everyone on the street"...

anyways, i figured one night i'd show him some back roads on my turf, i couldn't take any corners over 25 mph because all i could see in front of me was the shadow of my car...

by the way, hella lenses with H4 sylvania motorcycle bulbs... great combination...
bright, clear, but not too bright to get pulled over...
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 09:31 AM
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well i got hella h4 in my one of the head lights should i get a another one and universal hid kit. I hate glares and i dont want any of it when i am driving
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 07:48 PM
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no stick to regular halogen bulbs.
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 11:39 PM
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nope i am doing retro fit lol
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 11:54 PM
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VA hmmm...

just stick with good quality lenses...

a lot of the cheaper ones are frail against rock chips...
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Old Jan 23, 2009 | 09:52 AM
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what projectors and ballasts will you be utilizing in this retrofit?
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Old Jan 23, 2009 | 04:40 PM
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this is what a i am about to do so far, after doing couple weeks of research lol
E46 bixenon projectors
with aftermarket hella gen 3 50wats ballast
and a philips d2s bulbs
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