Finally installed HIDs and clear corners
03-13-2005, 01:53 AM
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Finally installed HIDs and clear corners
Well today my parts came in that I ordered last week. I installed the clear corners no problem. the DIY really helped....... ONly problem was taking out the reflector. That took 30 minutes..
the HID install was a big ole bitch. Not because of the bumper removal. not becuase of the wheel well. But because of the bulb installment. There is a clip that holds the bulb in place that the manual and DIYs failed to mention. SO there i was trying to fit the bulb in. but after the first bulb got in the second was no sweat.. All in all, install took 2 hours working by myself(and very slow I might add) Oh yeah, when taking off the bumper, there are like 12 bolts undernesth you have to take out. In a DIY I looked at, it says there are only 8 (https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...bumper+removal)
They have a purple hue to them and they are hizzzot.
Upgrade: 4500k--->6000k
Various pics:
Clear corners
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v254/Discman2/b14b9c49.jpg
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Stock lights(I think I had the brights on by accident, but whatever )
Light comparison(You can clearly see the difference.Right is 6000k)
Bulb Comparison
Right is stock, left is 6000k. I thought this would really help others in choosing HIDs and show people the difference
Finished Product (kinda fuzzy)
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v254/Discman2/finishedproduct.jpg
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And for no reason, my IceLink Plus setup
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the HID install was a big ole bitch. Not because of the bumper removal. not becuase of the wheel well. But because of the bulb installment. There is a clip that holds the bulb in place that the manual and DIYs failed to mention. SO there i was trying to fit the bulb in. but after the first bulb got in the second was no sweat.. All in all, install took 2 hours working by myself(and very slow I might add) Oh yeah, when taking off the bumper, there are like 12 bolts undernesth you have to take out. In a DIY I looked at, it says there are only 8 (https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...bumper+removal)
They have a purple hue to them and they are hizzzot.
Upgrade: 4500k--->6000k
Various pics:
Clear corners
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v254/Discman2/b14b9c49.jpg
[/IMG]
Stock lights(I think I had the brights on by accident, but whatever )
Light comparison(You can clearly see the difference.Right is 6000k)
Bulb Comparison
Right is stock, left is 6000k. I thought this would really help others in choosing HIDs and show people the difference
Finished Product (kinda fuzzy)
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v254/Discman2/finishedproduct.jpg
[/IMG]
And for no reason, my IceLink Plus setup
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03-13-2005, 02:03 PM
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Very nice! i love the 6000k bulbs....
makes me want to order a pair...:D but i really dont want to be removing my bumper and all that........it'll be a pain in the ***!
is that the only way to get to the headlights?
makes me want to order a pair...:D but i really dont want to be removing my bumper and all that........it'll be a pain in the ***!
is that the only way to get to the headlights?
03-13-2005, 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by BIU
Very nice! i love the 6000k bulbs....
makes me want to order a pair...:D but i really dont want to be removing my bumper and all that........it'll be a pain in the ***!
is that the only way to get to the headlights?
makes me want to order a pair...:D but i really dont want to be removing my bumper and all that........it'll be a pain in the ***!
is that the only way to get to the headlights?
Looks real good btw dude! Welcome to the 6k club. :D
03-13-2005, 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by SikRedRX-8
where did you get them, and how much (product #)
then click on D2S bulbs on the left hand product list.(only order bulbs if you already have stock HIDs. Order the kit if you have Halogen.)
Costs $47.99 each.
The HID kit is $315
Taking the bumper of is neccessary. It's easy though. Getting your hands into the car is kinda hard if you have big hands. It took me a while to get the bulb in, because there is a clip that I didn't know about. like I said, first bulb is harder to install, but once I figured out the trick it took 2 seconds.
03-13-2005, 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by crossbow
Is it me, or are the HID's actually dimmer then the stock lights? Is it just the photo?
And you don't need to remove the front bumper to change HID bulb. You need to do it just like when you change front turn signal bulbs (The instruction is in Owner's manual). Just raise the front a little bit, then it will be easier to access the bulb.
03-14-2005, 08:47 AM
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may be a simple question, but why didnt you go with 8000k bulbs instead? if you're going through the hassle of removing the bumper etc, would imagine you would want something that stood out a little more. HIDs come in temperature ranges up to 12000k, which is abit much in my opinion (very purple), but 8000k gives a nice electric blue hue.
03-14-2005, 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by jnam27
And you don't need to remove the front bumper to change HID bulb. You need to do it just like when you change front turn signal bulbs (The instruction is in Owner's manual). Just raise the front a little bit, then it will be easier to access the bulb.
03-14-2005, 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by errant
may be a simple question, but why didnt you go with 8000k bulbs instead? if you're going through the hassle of removing the bumper etc, would imagine you would want something that stood out a little more. HIDs come in temperature ranges up to 12000k, which is abit much in my opinion (very purple), but 8000k gives a nice electric blue hue.
And it does stand out if you compare to stock RX8s..
03-14-2005, 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by jnam27
And you don't need to remove the front bumper to change HID bulb. You need to do it just like when you change front turn signal bulbs (The instruction is in Owner's manual). Just raise the front a little bit, then it will be easier to access the bulb.
just jack on the front end of the car.... and?
Im assuming once the front end is jacked up there will be enough room to reach the ehadlight from under the car?
03-14-2005, 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by BIU
can someone shed some light as to how this could be done?
just jack on the front end of the car.... and?
Im assuming once the front end is jacked up there will be enough room to reach the ehadlight from under the car?
just jack on the front end of the car.... and?
Im assuming once the front end is jacked up there will be enough room to reach the ehadlight from under the car?
03-14-2005, 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by BIU
can someone shed some light as to how this could be done?
just jack on the front end of the car.... and?
Im assuming once the front end is jacked up there will be enough room to reach the ehadlight from under the car?
just jack on the front end of the car.... and?
Im assuming once the front end is jacked up there will be enough room to reach the ehadlight from under the car?
As written in the Owner's manual, turn the wheel all the way to the side where you want to change the bulb (right bulb > wheels to right). Jack up that front a little bit for better access to the bulb. Remove plastic retainers from wheel well cover. Partially peel back the cover for access to the bulb. Disconnect a negative wire from the battery. Access to the bulb through wheel well. Remove cap on HID low beam by turning it anti-clock wise (like 1/5 turn). Disconnect HID wire from the bulb by turning it anti-clock wise (like 1/5 turn). Remove metal clip (two legs in the upper side) by squeezing it, then pull it. Change the bulb.
Clear enough? Hope this helps.
03-15-2005, 01:34 AM
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Originally Posted by jnam27
Sorry for the unclear explanation. I thought everybody changed their front turn lights to stealth bulb :p .
As written in the Owner's manual, turn the wheel all the way to the side where you want to change the bulb (right bulb > wheels to right). Jack up that front a little bit for better access to the bulb. Remove plastic retainers from wheel well cover. Partially peel back the cover for access to the bulb. Disconnect a negative wire from the battery. Access to the bulb through wheel well. Remove cap on HID low beam by turning it anti-clock wise (like 1/5 turn). Disconnect HID wire from the bulb by turning it anti-clock wise (like 1/5 turn). Remove metal clip (two legs in the upper side) by squeezing it, then pull it. Change the bulb.
Clear enough? Hope this helps.
As written in the Owner's manual, turn the wheel all the way to the side where you want to change the bulb (right bulb > wheels to right). Jack up that front a little bit for better access to the bulb. Remove plastic retainers from wheel well cover. Partially peel back the cover for access to the bulb. Disconnect a negative wire from the battery. Access to the bulb through wheel well. Remove cap on HID low beam by turning it anti-clock wise (like 1/5 turn). Disconnect HID wire from the bulb by turning it anti-clock wise (like 1/5 turn). Remove metal clip (two legs in the upper side) by squeezing it, then pull it. Change the bulb.
Clear enough? Hope this helps.
But this should be abit easier as the HID lowbeam is closer to the fender lining than the turn signals..
03-15-2005, 02:22 AM
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hmm...im just kinda questioning the quality of the bulbs theyre selling on the website you posted..... what brand are they? Are they some asian knockoff brand?
I've talked about this matter with many ppl and have done some research on the internet..... everyone and everything i read points me to Phillips ultinon 6000k bulbs.... theyre supposed to be the best in the biz... but theyre close to 250 a pair
I've talked about this matter with many ppl and have done some research on the internet..... everyone and everything i read points me to Phillips ultinon 6000k bulbs.... theyre supposed to be the best in the biz... but theyre close to 250 a pair
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Originally Posted by BIU
hmm...im just kinda questioning the quality of the bulbs theyre selling on the website you posted..... what brand are they? Are they some asian knockoff brand?
I've talked about this matter with many ppl and have done some research on the internet..... everyone and everything i read points me to Phillips ultinon 6000k bulbs.... theyre supposed to be the best in the biz... but theyre close to 250 a pair
I've talked about this matter with many ppl and have done some research on the internet..... everyone and everything i read points me to Phillips ultinon 6000k bulbs.... theyre supposed to be the best in the biz... but theyre close to 250 a pair
knockoffs?
I highly doubt it. many people on this forum have purchaed from that website and i haven't heard of any quality issues. Or any issues at all.
$250 for a bulb is just plain ridiculous.
03-15-2005, 08:10 AM
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Usually the knock-ff brands sell a "tinted" HID bulb to produce the the various color outputs. They say that those bulbs are real HID and that you cant get a better deal on 'em.
Give it they'll fit into an HID ballast, but these bulbs are ****. 'Nuff said.
Give it they'll fit into an HID ballast, but these bulbs are ****. 'Nuff said.
03-15-2005, 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by TxRx8
Usually the knock-ff brands sell a "tinted" HID bulb to produce the the various color outputs. They say that those bulbs are real HID and that you cant get a better deal on 'em.
Give it they'll fit into an HID ballast, but these bulbs are ****. 'Nuff said.
Give it they'll fit into an HID ballast, but these bulbs are ****. 'Nuff said.
Wait.... my bulbs are ****?
