can hid be installed on jdm foglights? - Honda Prelude Forum

jdm99prelude · 05-12-2009, 03:48 PM

can hid be installed on jdm foglights on 5th gen prelude? if yes, can somebody do a writeup plse?

spin_r_g · 05-12-2009, 03:49 PM

Yes they can. Here's your write up. Remove the old bulbs. Plug in the new ones. Mount the ballast. Connect power.

jdm99prelude · 05-12-2009, 03:51 PM

thanks...that simple?

SiccLude99 · 05-12-2009, 04:18 PM

Should be pretty easy. You do have the real jdm foglights right?

preludy21 · 05-12-2009, 07:06 PM

It should not be hard anyway...you need H3C in you're fog light, or H3 can be use ( cheaper $$)

I'm using hid in my low beam since 2 years and 1 year in my fog light.

Shimee · 05-15-2009, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by SiccLude99

Should be pretty easy. You do have the real jdm foglights right?

Let me guess, you think replicas melt with HID's as well?

Storm_Rider · 05-16-2009, 06:59 PM

he KNOWS

Prelude1897 · 05-16-2009, 07:18 PM

it's very simple to install HIDs in your JDM fogs. You'll need a kit with H3 bulbs.

M0BManBB8 · 05-17-2009, 09:43 AM

reference this is my car with oem light and 2 kits 1 on low beams and 1 on high beams...
and the oem jdm foglights with 1 kit of hids also

3 Kits of Yellow HIDs
Low Beams, High Beams, Fog Lights

YoungWun22 · 03-05-2010, 12:31 AM

bump for a thread w a informative title.. it lacks good info yet i do not know anything about fogs... shimee, deliver us knowledge

Shimee · 03-05-2010, 01:31 AM

Hey don't be dragging me into this.

Nah HIDs are plug and play with genuine JDM fogs. Get an H3 kit and follow spin_r_g's detailed write-up and you'll be all set.

Da_lude · 03-05-2010, 09:53 AM

Best write-up ever

aznxpsyko · 03-05-2010, 10:22 AM

get a relay harness so that you wont blow any fuses =p

xiayu · 03-05-2010, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Shimee

Let me guess, you think replicas melt with HID's as well?

Sadly they will melt.

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Originally Posted by aznxpsyko

get a relay harness so that you wont blow any fuses =p

Wouldn't you assume he has the relay since he was already running the fogs with halogen bulbs?

Shimee · 03-05-2010, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by xiayu

Sadly they will melt.

Claims without justification. Atleast say something like "I tried HIDs with replica fogs and they melted!" instead of pulling something out of your ass. And so I can refute it, since I HAVE tried this and could direct you to a few other people who have as well. Without any melting.

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Wouldn't you assume he has the relay since he was already running the fogs with halogen bulbs?

He's specifically referring to an additional relay harness for use with HIDs that plugs into the stock harness.

YoungWun22 · 03-06-2010, 08:25 PM

I am not so certain, but I assume with v2 fogs, retrofitting is unnecessary? I do not know exact terms but in my understanding, the necessary components are: hid bulb -> converter plug(term?) -> wires -> ballasts -> more wires and relay?

Seigisama · 03-06-2010, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Storm_Rider

he KNOWS

He doesn't know **** then, at least not as far as the new design replicas are concerned. I Got HID's in my V2 replica's NO meltage. They would have to get to... I don't know around 2000 degrees to melt the METAL casing of the v2 Replicas. I'm assuming the plastic in the bumper would catch on fire long before that point.

To answer the OP's question YES you can. Don't over power them. Meaning if they say 35 watt on the back get 35 watt HID's if they say 55 watt get either. You may have a problem charging the ballasts if you are running stock Wiring. I'm not running the stock wiring so I don't have that problem

Seigisama · 03-06-2010, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by xiayu

Sadly they will melt.

Sadly you are wrong.

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Originally Posted by xiayu

you assume he has the relay since he was already running the fogs with halogen bulbs?

Unless you newb rigged the fogs into the parking lights.

On a side note what's with this site's swear filter. I tried to say n-0-0-b instead of newb and it turned into "****"

Seigisama · 03-06-2010, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by YoungWun22

I am not so certain, but I assume with v2 fogs, retrofitting is unnecessary? I do not know exact terms but in my understanding, the necessary components are: hid bulb -> converter plug(term?) -> wires -> ballasts -> more wires and relay?

No retrofitting.
Step Zero Ignore the dude who's telling you they will melt.
Step one remove old bulbs, throw in trash
Step two install H3 HID bulbs
Step three plug stock wiring into HID wiring (if you have V2 fogs it's plug and play because they come with Female spade connectors)
Step Four Plug wires into Ballast
Step Five mount ballast
Step Six Repeat for other fog light.
Step Seven (optional) reinstall front bumper.
Step Eight Re-aim fog lights so your not blinding on coming traffic
Step Nine Enjoy your lower mounted second set of headlights. (bright

)
Step Ten Undo step eight and Tailgate melty-Dude with your HID foggies aimed rear view Mirror High.

YoungWun22 · 03-08-2010, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Seigisama

No retrofitting.
Step Zero Ignore the dude who's telling you they will melt.
Step one remove old bulbs, throw in trash
Step two install H3 HID bulbs
Step three plug stock wiring into HID wiring (if you have V2 fogs it's plug and play because they come with Female spade connectors)
Step Four Plug wires into Ballast
Step Five mount ballast
Step Six Repeat for other fog light.
Step Seven (optional) reinstall front bumper.
Step Eight Re-aim fog lights so your not blinding on coming traffic
Step Nine Enjoy your lower mounted second set of headlights. (bright

)
Step Ten Undo step eight and Tailgate melty-Dude with your HID foggies aimed rear view Mirror High.

forgot to add: So easy a caveman can do it... very thorough procedures.