HID Like Bulbs - Honda Prelude Forum

Randy0002 · 03-16-2002, 09:41 AM

Hey guys, I'm trying to find a good, clean, white, bright, light that is similar to the HID light, but w/o spending the $400. (Gotta save up for that Greddy Evo

) I'm going to use them to replace my headlights, parking lights, side markers, and turn signals. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks

PS If you know of a good cheap site too, that'd be great.

lude4life · 03-16-2002, 11:22 AM

hehe i use piaa super plasmas, but they sure as hell arnt cheap :\ sorry i dont know a ""good"" cheap bulb, as far i usually see u get what u pay for.

ForTehNguyen · 03-16-2002, 11:55 AM

I have had these on my car for well over 6 months, no problems here. Some people have problems with it though for some reason. Just remember do not touch the bulb when you install them, oil + halogen heat = bulb explosion

From my experiences with Nokyas they are good

ZMonkey11 · 03-16-2002, 12:30 PM

ish...I hated my nokya artic whites. I have PIAA Super Plasmas. I think this is the closest to nonHID HID you are goign to get from a bulb. They look close to perfectly HID. A cop once asked if my headlights were from a mercedes...muahhahahaahahahaha

Randy0002 · 03-16-2002, 03:45 PM

Is PIAA pronounced like "Pia" or is it "P-I-A-A"?? I'm an idot, so please keep the laughter and jokes down to a minimum!

redlude2k1 · 03-16-2002, 03:52 PM

i' ve been wonderin myself how is PIAA pronounced

84RHONDA · 03-16-2002, 06:04 PM

It's pronounce Pee-AHHHHHHHHHHHHH! No?

And yeah, PIAA's are damn expensive. The CATZ Galaxy look pretty nice to me from the pics I've seen on this board.

MCLude01 · 03-16-2002, 09:53 PM

I have Catz galaxy whites and they are ok but the whole beem is not hid colored...its like part of it is but theres a huge spot that shines right infront of the car that is the color of normal lights...pisses me off cause they weren't cheap...also when you look at the headlight there are spots that look like normal lights but most everything they reflect off of has a really nice color....with the exception of the spots that i mentioned...from what i understand you can't go wrong with piaa....pricey though!

Randy0002 · 03-17-2002, 06:38 AM

What bulbs do you guys use in your turn signals and your sidemarers? (if both are cleared out)

AmeenR · 03-17-2002, 05:08 PM

Definately start with the Catz H1 bulbs. Great color and doesnt look too ricey like those cheap wanna be HID bulbs. Ive recived many complements on mine and theyve lasted for 6+ months.