Looking for cheap/decent HID conversion
10-04-11, 01:36 AM
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Looking for cheap/decent HID conversion
Hello, Im looking into getting some HID's for my FC. The stock halogens just arent cutting it anymore. I was wondering if there is a cheaper way to get the HID's than the full bi exon 800$ setup, that is decent enough so it wont blind other drivers. I have done HID swap on my other newer car, and it looks like its going to be different with the pop up lamps.
i was looking at this? http://everythingcarparts.com/86-97_...8000K_HID.html
any suggestions/ advice would be much appriecated
i was looking at this? http://everythingcarparts.com/86-97_...8000K_HID.html
any suggestions/ advice would be much appriecated
10-04-11, 02:35 AM
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Hello, Im looking into getting some HID's for my FC. The stock halogens just arent cutting it anymore. I was wondering if there is a cheaper way to get the HID's than the full bi exon 800$ setup, that is decent enough so it wont blind other drivers. I have done HID swap on my other newer car, and it looks like its going to be different with the pop up lamps.
i was looking at this? http://everythingcarparts.com/86-97_...8000K_HID.html
any suggestions/ advice would be much appriecated
i was looking at this? http://everythingcarparts.com/86-97_...8000K_HID.html
any suggestions/ advice would be much appriecated
https://www.rx7club.com/group-buy-product-dev-fc-rx-7-268/fc3s-hid-retrofits-951929/
10-04-11, 11:15 PM
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Icemark has really good thread in the achives on HID's and the difference between the cheap kits on Ebay for $100 and a true HID like the retrofit linked to above.
10-05-11, 01:43 AM
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S E A R C H ! ! ! ! !
And, to cut to the chase, it's all about the beam cut off and whether you're blinding or not blinding oncoming traffic first. How well it lights up the road second.
I've got CIBIE housings and the HID kit I bought from Icemark a number of years ago and installed into my S4 TurboVert. I had to set the cut off extra low since it isn't sharp like the one Sakebomb Garage or the guy SGT linked to, TurboIIrotary. And when I hit high beams, the immediate lighting in front of the car went dark as all that happens is the light that the beam simply redirected from low to higher. To fill what then becomes a relatively dark area, I had to suppliment my lighting with driving lights to create a filled up lite area. It actually works really well all things considered.
However, Sakebombs kit is hella expensive and a PITA to install. But it works AMAZING installed in my S5 TurboVert!! Much better than my H4/HID/Driving Light set up.
But the real score now seems to be, for about half the price of Sakebombs, the one TurboIIrotary makes is the best compromise available for our cars. Certainly seems to be a much easier install than Sakebombs. Has proper cut off, but mayby not quite the lumens as Sakebombs. But I'll bet equal to or better lumens than H4 housings provide with HID bulbs since H4's comparatively scatter the light. If I wasn't already so invested, I'd absolutely get it for my S4. If he offered it for FB's, I buy one right now.
S E A R C H ! ! ! ! !
I believe the OP is more concerned about the ability of the lights to light the road. A saftey and drivability issue.
Icemark has really good thread in the achives on HID's and the difference between the cheap kits on Ebay for $100 and a true HID like the retrofit linked to above.
Icemark has really good thread in the achives on HID's and the difference between the cheap kits on Ebay for $100 and a true HID like the retrofit linked to above.
I've got CIBIE housings and the HID kit I bought from Icemark a number of years ago and installed into my S4 TurboVert. I had to set the cut off extra low since it isn't sharp like the one Sakebomb Garage or the guy SGT linked to, TurboIIrotary. And when I hit high beams, the immediate lighting in front of the car went dark as all that happens is the light that the beam simply redirected from low to higher. To fill what then becomes a relatively dark area, I had to suppliment my lighting with driving lights to create a filled up lite area. It actually works really well all things considered.
However, Sakebombs kit is hella expensive and a PITA to install. But it works AMAZING installed in my S5 TurboVert!! Much better than my H4/HID/Driving Light set up.
But the real score now seems to be, for about half the price of Sakebombs, the one TurboIIrotary makes is the best compromise available for our cars. Certainly seems to be a much easier install than Sakebombs. Has proper cut off, but mayby not quite the lumens as Sakebombs. But I'll bet equal to or better lumens than H4 housings provide with HID bulbs since H4's comparatively scatter the light. If I wasn't already so invested, I'd absolutely get it for my S4. If he offered it for FB's, I buy one right now.
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10-05-11, 10:51 AM
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Yea i did alittle more searching and im probably going to go with the Hella H4 conversion and not put HID's in but just some philips bright bulbs and see what the cutoff looks like
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This guy is the champion of H4 Halogen headlights. Great information.
http://www.danielsternlighting.com/home.html
He is a Cibie guy, not Hella.
http://www.danielsternlighting.com/home.html
He is a Cibie guy, not Hella.
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Hello, Im looking into getting some HID's for my FC. The stock halogens just arent cutting it anymore. I was wondering if there is a cheaper way to get the HID's than the full bi exon 800$ setup, that is decent enough so it wont blind other drivers. I have done HID swap on my other newer car, and it looks like its going to be different with the pop up lamps.
i was looking at this? http://everythingcarparts.com/86-97_...8000K_HID.html
any suggestions/ advice would be much appriecated
i was looking at this? http://everythingcarparts.com/86-97_...8000K_HID.html
any suggestions/ advice would be much appriecated
Their wireing and Plugs SUCK, Beware
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10-06-11, 01:02 AM
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R E A L L Y ! ! ! ! !
https://www.rx7club.com/search.php?searchid=9981459
Search on bing also yeilded the same... FOR SALE ADDS AND PEOPLE SAYING HEY I RUN THE HELLA H4 MOD.
I search before I post and wont post unless search gives me **** like for sale adds. My post was right on key with what the op was asking.
https://www.rx7club.com/search.php?searchid=9981459
Search on bing also yeilded the same... FOR SALE ADDS AND PEOPLE SAYING HEY I RUN THE HELLA H4 MOD.
I search before I post and wont post unless search gives me **** like for sale adds. My post was right on key with what the op was asking.
10-06-11, 11:24 AM
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I have H4 silver stars, they were a big improvement over the GE halogens that came in the car. That being said, they don't really compare to real HID's. Although I never really understood why everyone feels like they need them anyway, under what driving conditions are HIDs a requirement?
10-06-11, 12:14 PM
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yes
usually once you start driving something else more often at night you realize how bad the stock lighting really is
I have H4 silver stars, they were a big improvement over the GE halogens that came in the car. That being said, they don't really compare to real HID's. Although I never really understood why everyone feels like they need them anyway, under what driving conditions are HIDs a requirement?
