what bulbs for projectors?

[03ozwhip]

when i got my Civic it already had projectors on it. however, i think the bulbs in them are too dull and i will be driving on the highway alot. is it possible to put HID's in projectors? sorry, i dont know aything about either and didnt come up with anything on the search. if not HID's what kind of brighter bulbs can i get for these things?

[HIDStop]

Are these aftermarket lights, or projector retrofits?

I have seen both H3 and H1 aftermarket projector headlights for Civics. In both, we installed HID's and they looked great. If you decide to go that route, I would recommend staying between 4300k and 6000k. See my sig for pricing.

If you are on a bit of a budget, dont think HID's are the only option. I believe GTS Jeff knows of some great halogen bulbs.

[03ozwhip]

i dont know what you mean by retro fit, again i dont know alot about headlights. theyre definitely after market, its a 91 civic SI

[LilDrunkenSmurf]

Retrofits mean that they took the stock lights, emptied out the housings, and put in proper projectors. Whereas the aftermarket ones are usually just halogen ones (that people still put HID's in)

[03ozwhip]

i think these ones are halogens.... they look like fog lights to me. ill take pics....

[GTS Jeff]

Find out what bulb size these projectors take and get back to us. If you can't tell by looking at it, just pull out a bulb and read the markings.

[03ozwhip]

will do.

[GTS Jeff]

ok.

[03ozwhip]

i havent had a chance yet. ill do it tomorrow.

[GTS Jeff]

yeah tomorrow.

[03ozwhip]

totally forgot about this thread. heres a few pics

low beam assembly
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/DSCF0413.jpg

high beam assembly
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/DSCF0414.jpg

low beam bulb
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/DSCF0418.jpg
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/DSCF0419.jpg

[1-Bar]

HB3 9005

not too sure about the High beam....

[03ozwhip]

hahaha, i got that, im just wondering what i should go with that are brighter that are plug and play...

[1-Bar]

lol....my badd, HIDs or replacement bulbs?!? Or if you wanna search, as mentioned before GTSJeff is very knowledgeable on the subject and posts on a lot of threads dealing with lighting.....

[03ozwhip]

ya im waitng for him to post and let me know what info he might have. id like HID's but if i can get some good replacements that come close, id be happy with that.

[GTS Jeff]

9011 HIR bulbs for the low beams.

http://www.rallylights.com/hella/9005.asp#9011

Can't read the writing on your high beam bulbs. Try taking a picture in better focus.

[03ozwhip]

that link doesnt work. where can i buy these lights? i wasnt actually trying to take a pic of those, but i guess i should have. the high beams are good anyways, i just need better low beams.

[GTS Jeff]

Originally posted by 03ozwhip
that link doesnt work. where can i buy these lights? i wasnt actually trying to take a pic of those, but i guess i should have. the high beams are good anyways, i just need better low beams. Works for me. :dunno:

[rmk]

I agree with the HIR bulbs. I have a set on my Integra and they are fantastic.

[03ozwhip]

worked for me this time too. is there anywhere local i can buy these?

[rice_balls]

Originally posted by 03ozwhip
will do.


Originally posted by GTS Jeff
ok.


Originally posted by 03ozwhip
i havent had a chance yet. ill do it tomorrow.


Originally posted by GTS Jeff
yeah tomorrow.

GTS Jeff,

Man your posts are hilarious.

[03ozwhip]

i know hey, what a guy...

[GTS Jeff]

Originally posted by 03ozwhip
worked for me this time too. is there anywhere local i can buy these? I'm sure any local shop will help you out, but keep in mind that they will just order from the website I listed, then tack on an extra $20 per bulb before reselling them to you.

I've bought from rallylights.com several times and they're pretty good.

[03ozwhip]

good to know. thanks Jeff.