View Poll Results: HID: Plug and Play OR Retrofit?
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HID Poll. Retrofit or Plug and Play
#47
#48
I've have both.
I had a integra gsr come stock with projectors (halogen) much like the SC, had a mculloch 6k, i liked it, seemed fine to me.
Eventually i came across a deal on a full TSX setup, so i did a retro fit, and went to the oem 4300k's.. what a freaking difference, it's not even the same thing, not even close. anyways to make a long story short i sold my teg now i have a SC and i missed having HID's but didn't want to go through the hassle of a retrofit right now, i bought a 5k hid kit for the SC, I HATE IT!!!! i'm doing another retrofit ASAP, the light output is just horrible compared to a retro, i definetly shouldn't have wasted my $$$ on another kit, lesson learned, don't cheap out, do it right the first time you'll never regret it.
I had a integra gsr come stock with projectors (halogen) much like the SC, had a mculloch 6k, i liked it, seemed fine to me.
Eventually i came across a deal on a full TSX setup, so i did a retro fit, and went to the oem 4300k's.. what a freaking difference, it's not even the same thing, not even close. anyways to make a long story short i sold my teg now i have a SC and i missed having HID's but didn't want to go through the hassle of a retrofit right now, i bought a 5k hid kit for the SC, I HATE IT!!!! i'm doing another retrofit ASAP, the light output is just horrible compared to a retro, i definetly shouldn't have wasted my $$$ on another kit, lesson learned, don't cheap out, do it right the first time you'll never regret it.
#49
I own a 93 GS and currently have a 6000K HID kit with the factory projectors. The output and lighting look decent, but every time I see a TSX or TL and I see the colour and the cutoff lines I get miffed that mine don't even compare...with that being said, I was recently given a pair of Audi TT/BMW E46 projectors and was wondering if anyone has used these projectors and if I should use these or swap for something else as the aforementioned TSX/TL.
Also...has anyone swaped projectors, but used aftermarket bulbs that had a higher kelvin rating (greater then 4300K). Any pics?
Also...has anyone swaped projectors, but used aftermarket bulbs that had a higher kelvin rating (greater then 4300K). Any pics?
#53
i'm also torn between retro fit and pnp. i'm leaning more towards pnp because:
1. i'm concerned about resealing the headlamp and end up getting condensation which is harder to get rid of.
2. i don't have time/resources to fabricate a bracket/housing to fit the hid projector in the stock sc housing.
3. i don't really care for a sharp cutoff, as long as i have a "decent" cutoff and am not producing glare then I can live with it.
anybody else share the same sentiments?
1. i'm concerned about resealing the headlamp and end up getting condensation which is harder to get rid of.
2. i don't have time/resources to fabricate a bracket/housing to fit the hid projector in the stock sc housing.
3. i don't really care for a sharp cutoff, as long as i have a "decent" cutoff and am not producing glare then I can live with it.
anybody else share the same sentiments?
#54
i'm also torn between retro fit and pnp. i'm leaning more towards pnp because:
1. i'm concerned about resealing the headlamp and end up getting condensation which is harder to get rid of.
2. i don't have time/resources to fabricate a bracket/housing to fit the hid projector in the stock sc housing.
3. i don't really care for a sharp cutoff, as long as i have a "decent" cutoff and am not producing glare then I can live with it.
anybody else share the same sentiments?
1. i'm concerned about resealing the headlamp and end up getting condensation which is harder to get rid of.
2. i don't have time/resources to fabricate a bracket/housing to fit the hid projector in the stock sc housing.
3. i don't really care for a sharp cutoff, as long as i have a "decent" cutoff and am not producing glare then I can live with it.
anybody else share the same sentiments?
2. Well then stick with halogen, dont waste your money on PNP even if a kit can be had for as lil as $40 these days.
3. Its just some misinformation if you think that its all about the sharp cut off, the point is to get better illumination at night, cut off and the blue hue is only to get a tad bit of bling factor.
For instance, the LS 430 projectors dont have the sharpest or colorful cut off of the bunch but people choose to install them in their headlights to achieve what the best that the HID world has to offer. Many GS owners with factory HID kit have made the leap as well, I am sure they can chime in with their input.
Here is what the LS430 projector output looks like.
By no means its sharp.
but the following pictures tell you what it can do what no other kit on the planet can do
LS430 in my GS
LS430 in Haknslash's highlander (from HIDplanet and a member here as well)
http://www.haknslash.com/pictures/Hi...ighillshot.jpg
^^ Hi res pic.
LS430 in Zam2000s MB E class
Last edited by JnC; 03-12-08 at 05:07 PM.
#59
By no means its sharp.
#60
people justify things differently for their cars some for go, some for show, but either department easily cost you upwards of thousands for decent or good quality product. Now lighting is not only for show, it is also better performing by a long shot, and the increased safety is given. so with go and show, what's not to justify. I think people just hasn't taken the retrofit too seriously because of the ease of kit install and price. What price is to pay for you and your fellow driver's safety?