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Old 03-11-05, 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by pianoprodigy
Projectors?

Yup. Bi-Xenon projectors actually. Its so easy.
Old 03-11-05, 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by J9R8
Yup. Bi-Xenon projectors actually. Its so easy.
You can't even get a complete set of Bi-Xenon's for less than $375 <--- If your lucky.

Did you wire up a relay? or did you hook the lights straight into old light power source?

They are not that easy if you want them done right.
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Hmm, I guess I was lucky then as I paid 100 for a set. They are done absolutely correct (I am an EE) and, function just like stock, save for being HID projectors.

I too thought about offering a retrofit for people, but honestly it is very simple so there is little point as anyone can do it.
Old 03-11-05, 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by J9R8
anyone can do it.
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I am an EE
You may be giving some of us too much credit. I've never minded paying for someone else to do something right the first time that I probably could have done if I were willing to dick around with it long enough.

The exception with my FD is my sound system. My dad and I did that ourselves, and it turned out really nice; however, I did a lot of research before even attempting it so that I would do things right the first time.
Old 03-11-05, 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by PandazRx-7
I just haven't had a chance to put the black plastic bezel back on...I'll probably do that tonight if it makes you feel better.
hey no need to attack me, I was under the impression that this kit eliminated the bezel because you didn't say otherwise and it wasn't in the pics... sorry
Old 03-11-05, 04:47 PM
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can these lenses be used in sleek lighs as well? BMW's have clear headlights zo guess they shouldd work for sleek kits as well, no?
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hey no need to attack me, I was under the impression that this kit eliminated the bezel because you didn't say otherwise and it wasn't in the pics... sorry
No man, I'm not attacking you...next time I'll put a smiley after my sentance if it makes you feel better. j/k



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can these lenses be used in sleek lighs as well? BMW's have clear headlights zo guess they shouldd work for sleek kits as well, no?

Speedworks, the only issue would be the fitting. These projectors are one of the smallest ones out there so they should be easier to work with. I've sorta eyeballed these for a retrofit on a local buddies FD with sleek lights and it looks like they will definitly work.

If your question is about the light output with clear lenses, well yeah, of course they'll work...the clearer the better. But with the stock fluted lense our options are limited, so I left it as is, and it still looks fine.
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My concern goes to the cut edge efffect the light beam has to have (in Europe at least)
It means that the passenger side light shines further than the driverside with an opgoing fade to the right. Not a straight top line from left to right, if you know what I mean.

I'm not that much into lights but a sleek light kit is on my list preferably with HID/Xenon.
So I always wondered, if you have a HID/Xenon lense, if they have a build in cut for the light beam or not.
Old 03-12-05, 12:07 PM
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i think i know what you are talking about, is it my car:


i should let you know however that for mine, just the low beam HID's cost $989 and the 2 catz fog lights that are not made anymore cost about $150-200... thats $1200 for only parts!! and my car and his side by side make no difference in lighting!! his are awesome and i like mine and all but he can drive it without worrying! i have to stop and shut off the lights when i see a cop!!

Think about that!![/QUOTE]

awesome exactly what i want.... how is it illegal the height of the lense seems to be the same and the lighting doesn't seem obstructed. and your lights still retract. please just e-mail me. don't want to jack this site brokencarguy@yahoo.com
Old 03-13-05, 12:57 AM
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My set-up is in my sig, but it needs a little refining. Best bet is to go to a eurocar junkyard or impot junkyard and find a nice HID kit you like and build your own set-up like I did in my sig picture. My lights still pop-up and retract with the light switch or pop-up button.

EDIT: I went ahead and uploaded some pics. I am not telling where i got my lenses, because I like the uniqueness and originality. SORRY
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damm that the nicest lights i've seen for an fd. props. does it have highbeams too?
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the lights above are from an inifinity qx4.




the bimmer headlights are so much better...qx4 is nothing really special at night.

a lot of civics here get them from the junkyard and use them as fog lights.
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why'd you have to tell everyone. hahhaha, man that sucks for 1234rotor.
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