Hid - Page 3 - Honda Prelude Forum

el_baby · 02-28-2010, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 1996PreludeVTEC

so you will have less light output no from aftermarket projectors? retrofitting will give the best results of all, but the stock halogen housings with HID will also work well?

with OEM headlights (non projectors) you will see but you will blind
with aftermarket headlights projectors (halogen) you wont see... because the bowl reflector is made for the filament (what makes the light in the bulbs)

the halogen bulbs have the filament horizontal (--), and HID have it vertical ( | )
the difference in projectors is the bowl,
halogen = smaller diameter
hid = big diameter

you cant just buy the bowl because the bowl is designed to work with an specific distance of the lens

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Originally Posted by asianboy781

now i wonder what if u buy the projector head lights and yank out the projectors and repalce it with hid projectors
would that be easier since its less of a hassle keep the stock ones for inspections

thats what i did...

Phantom240 · 02-28-2010, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by asianboy781

now i wonder what if u buy the projector head lights and yank out the projectors and repalce it with hid projectors
would that be easier since its less of a hassle keep the stock ones for inspections

That's what a lot of people do, and it works great.

asianboy781 · 02-28-2010, 02:50 PM

i thought of doign that but i wonder about the sizes and fitment
u guys have any issues witht hat

el_baby · 02-28-2010, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by asianboy781

i thought of doign that but i wonder about the sizes and fitment
u guys have any issues witht hat

i got a hella audi.. i think 2.5" and almost dont fit, i have to cut a bit from the bowl...

so a 2" projector should be fine

asianboy781 · 02-28-2010, 04:47 PM

thanks i will keep that in mind when i get my project ready

1996PreludeVTEC · 02-28-2010, 10:45 PM

how would it work to cut out the stock headlights and put tsx projectors etc in. would that work at all or is it a stupid idea

Phantom240 · 03-01-2010, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 1996PreludeVTEC

how would it work to cut out the stock headlights and put tsx projectors etc in. would that work at all or is it a stupid idea

It's a good idea and works well.

1996PreludeVTEC · 03-02-2010, 09:59 PM

so if ive done my homework right. tsx projectors output way cleaner and better than aftermarket projectors? any write ups on this?

el_baby · 03-02-2010, 10:26 PM

comparing them with other projectors... comming from other cars not aftermarket

from what i read... they shold be the best because the lens are clear,

most of the other projectors you can see like circular lines in the lens, not scratch, like if they were made by layers or something like that

the result of clear lenses is a better output, less distorsion

coldfission · 03-03-2010, 10:53 AM

FS: Prelude 92-96 JDM headlight HID retrofit, OEM fog lights, Neuspeed strut bar - Honda-Tech
$700 shipped

planning, money, and patience is all you need to DIY

el_baby · 03-03-2010, 05:34 PM

looks clean... but i would say its very expensive

Blackluded · 10-18-2010, 10:14 PM

Well, I know this might not be the best way around, but I've found a nice HID kit on DDMtuning.com. I've heard a lot of good comments on them. Since I'm not full of cash, I'm not planning on doing a retrofit. I will simply use the stock headlights and change the bulbs and install the ballasts. I know I have seen our cars need H1 55w for headlights, but is that wattage still the right one for a HID conversion ? The kit on DDM says the 55w can concentrate a large amount of heat at the same spot, could that melt anything in my headlights? Also, for the bulbs to be secure in place, I've heard I should get an X-clip from a RSX... Is that necessary? I know my headlights will probably glare a lot more after the conversion and that I will have to re-aim my headlights to reduce glare. Thanks for your answers guys.