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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 01:14 AM
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I'm not really satisfied with my OE headlights and I want to get some brighter good for rally ones...

Which brands are good long lasting bulbs that doesn't melt anything?

Also, are the PnP HIDs dangerous for the tC?

My friend's CRX with Ebay "china JDM" clear headlight housings and wirings burned to black/melted when he installed an also Ebay PnP HID kit in a box...
Old Aug 13, 2007 | 01:42 AM
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2008 projectors FTW
Old Aug 13, 2007 | 01:45 AM
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wait, are you looking for headlights housings or headlight bulbs? Or both?

For bulbs, either do a 9005 retrofit or get HIR bulbs (which are NOT the same thing as HID)
Old Aug 13, 2007 | 01:48 AM
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Bulbs... I have an 07 BTW
Old Aug 13, 2007 | 01:55 AM
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does anybody have pictures/videos of HIRs. i'd like to see how they compare to HIDs. i have silverstars now and wanna know if the HIR bulbs are any better.
Old Aug 13, 2007 | 01:56 AM
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i have sliverstar ultras for low
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'08s + 4300k HID FTMFW.
Old Aug 13, 2007 | 02:00 AM
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I have 9005 Cool Blues in the low beams. Brighter than stock, but I'm still going HID soon.
Old Aug 13, 2007 | 02:01 AM
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Definitely go with PIAA, they are pricey, but you get what you pay for. They have several different colors
Old Aug 13, 2007 | 02:03 AM
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^^^ Links on PIAA retailers please!
Old Aug 13, 2007 | 02:03 AM
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haha rally....
Old Aug 13, 2007 | 02:23 AM
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I wish they made a real nice head light for the tC. I think the 07 so far are the best out of all of them.
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Wha? 05-07 are all identical.
Old Aug 13, 2007 | 03:00 AM
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only options....

retro
or 9005 in low beam mod. I have this mod and the difference between stock is a night and day difference! You wont be dissapointed.
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Originally Posted by Dr_Isotope
'08s + 4300k HID FTMFW.
does 08's headlight fit in earlier models?
Old Aug 13, 2007 | 03:19 AM
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They fit in my '05, and it doesn't get any earlier than that.
Old Aug 13, 2007 | 03:21 AM
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pinks, go HID. if you buy from the right people on ebay (sellers with warranties and good ratings), you shouldn't have any problems. HID or bust if you're really unsatisfied with the stockers.
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Did you have to modify the 'o8 headlights in order for the 4300K HID to fit and function properly?
Old Aug 13, 2007 | 03:26 AM
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No sir. I ordered the HID kit with H11 bulbs, and it was a 15 minute install.
Old Aug 13, 2007 | 03:41 AM
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^^Good to know! Thanks!

One more question; how's the cutoff?



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