Anyone know if there is a headlight coversion to HID avaliable for our bod style? I don't want to replace the bulbs again, I want it to look better.

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'97 2.2CL (5 spd)with some mods

 

Are you talking about the whole housing or just the HID lights? If you want to housing, I don't think there is one that will fit.

If you are talking about installing H.I.D lights, there are kits available online or probably in some stores. They are D.I.Y. kits, you just need to install the ballasts somewhere and then plug the lights in. I heard that it isn't all that hard...but I have yet to do it myself.

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Tw1112
CL 3.0 '98 - Cleared bumper, Hiper/Piaa/Polarg bulbs all around, PIAA 1700x fogs, AEM CAI, V1, and Mugen Pedals.

• My CL
• LA Autoshow
• SoCal Meet

 

I think PIAA makes a kit. It uses your existing headlight housing, just installs HID in there. Check out this website... this guy actually did this a while ago. I'm not sure how much the kit costs. When it first came out it used to be around $1,000, but I think it's down to $400-$500.....

http://drive.to/acura-cl



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1998 Iced Blue CL 3.0 ** Some mods, but who cares, I want a Type-S!!

Moderator - 1st Gen Forum

Email: juniorbean@acura-cl.com

 

OK found em, they range anywhere from 650 to 1000 bucks, ouch. I'll wait. But they look so nice, ehh, I'M TORN. Get them or no?

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'97 2.2CL (5 spd)with some mods

 

Didn't realize there were this many conversions out there!!

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'97 2.2CL (5 spd)cleared bumbers, pedals, superwhite sauges, stock chromed rims (wanted to keep the original CL feel)Sony ES CDX-M750 head unit,Nokia hands free kit,35% on the windows..
http://24.48.88.82/acura.htm

 

Yeah there are a whole lot of conversions. Go with something that is not that cheap...if you want HID look but not the price, try checking out the CATZ conversion kit. It isn't a true HID kit but it comes really close...actually close enough so that you cannot tell the diff.

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Tw1112
CL 3.0 '98 - Cleared bumper, Hiper/Piaa/Polarg bulbs all around, PIAA 1700x fogs, AEM CAI, V1, and Mugen Pedals.

• My CL
• LA Autoshow
• SoCal Meet

 

JHowell,the toughest part about an HID conversion is making sure that the bulb is properly shielded to prevent road glare.try this place as they sell complete kits WWW.XENONSHOP.COM .This outfit is in Canada but they will ship anywhere.I bought my HID from a place in Lodi New Jersey but had to make the shields myself.If you are reasonably skilled with tools you can buy just the parts and figure a good installation on your own,if you are not skilled with tools go for the plug and play from the outfit in Canada.Jens

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1992 mazda Miata lowered with Eibach springs KYB AGX adjustable struts Sparco racing buckets 4 point safety harnesses Momo steering wheel lo profile headlite system with PIAA superwhite bulbs Custom audio system Custom gauges Jackson racing supercharger with header and Greddy cat back exhaust and a ton of other stuff 2000 Honda Civic on APEX coilovers Full Alpine Audio system factory fogs with Piaa bulbs Catz ZETA high beam headlamp system H.I.D. Xenon low beam tinted, custom taillites and on and on

 

Thx Jens. I was the one actually talking to you about this at the CL meet. Wish there were more 1st gens there but maybe the next meet they will come out of the woodwork. By the way, your Miata is so insane, I would love to see you run that!

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'97 2.2CL (5 spd)cleared bumbers, pedals, superwhite gauges, stock chromed rims (wanted to keep the original CL feel)Sony ES CDX-M750 head unit,Nokia hands free kit,35% on the windows..
http://24.48.88.82/acura.htm

 

JHowell thanks once I get a new flywheel and clutch and address the issue I have with some high rpm pinging I will probably give the car a workout at Englishtown on a Wednesday nite run and tune.I forget the name of the place where I bought my xenon gear but to convert your car is pretty straightforward let me know if you need some help.Jens

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1992 mazda Miata lowered with Eibach springs KYB AGX adjustable struts Sparco racing buckets 4 point safety harnesses Momo steering wheel lo profile headlite system with PIAA superwhite bulbs Custom audio system Custom gauges Jackson racing supercharger with header and Greddy cat back exhaust and a ton of other stuff 2000 Honda Civic on APEX coilovers Full Alpine Audio system factory fogs with Piaa bulbs Catz ZETA high beam headlamp system H.I.D. Xenon low beam tinted, custom taillites and on and on

 

I have the actual Mercedes HID's custom fitted on my 3.0. The housing around the bulb just has to be shaved a little to lock in or you can silicone it in the socket. If anyone wants them I have them for $400.00 a pair. Any place else charges $1200.00 if they can even get them.

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Greddy SP catback,Venom 400 module,AEM CAI,Nology wires,Denso Iridum plugs,MSD 6al,MSD blaster 3,NOS 90shot,NOS purge valve custom routed through Acura symbol in front,Brembo brakes,pained calipers,painted engine bay,front and rear strut bars,Eibach pro kit, KYB AGX struts,Custom Mercedes Benz HID headlights,factory spoiler,shaved emblems,Pioneer AVX 7000 LCD screen, Playstation 2,Sony ES subs, PPI 1400 mp, Chrome digital cap, reverse indiglo gauges,cd changer in glove box. Fuure mods: Level 10 torque converter,Level 10 transmission upgrade,complete head rebuild. Is anyone here faster than me 13.9 1/4 mile. Post your times.

 

wow...interesting list of mods nitro..

but for HID..im almost certain im gonna buy the Phillips kit. Theres a group buy for them at 450 for the kit plus 20 shipping.

www.groupbuycenter.com

 

Has anyone here had experience with installation of a stock Philips HID or other kit? Do modifications always have to be made for the sheild? I am concerned about the glare issue. Anyone have any real world experience?

thanks.

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1997 Primrose Mist 3.0 CL (No leather!)- PIAA Superwhites, Clear Bumper Lenses

 

Im pretty sure the Philips kits are beam pattern correct for the 9006 socket we have so there should not be a glare issue.



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No more scratches thanks to the dumbass who walked on my car and had to pay to have it repainted.