jo0p-CL

I jus got HID's lemme know what you guys think of the setup... The bulbs are 8000k. And here are some recent pix as well


http://www.cardomain.com/id/jo0pcl

-shawn

klepto

Damn, loving the drop/rims. what kinda hid kit is that?

18anatak

nice!

r3mix3r

eurolite 8000k hid kit, the pics really dont show how phat they really are...i got them installed the same day also...

tw1112

Is the left bulb misaligned? Seems kinda high..

Nice tho congrats.

gdubb

I likey alot.

AV6driver

nice HID how are they holding up?

Also, is the output pure white?

VXCL

Definitely not. 8000K will be a purple color. all oem setups use 4100k bulbs. there is no true xenon gas color temp over 6000-6300. almost no kits utilize osram 5300k or philips 6000k higher color temp bulbs becuase they cost around $160+ a bulb. therefore the better kits use 4100k philips or osram and coat them to appear as if they were a higher temp. the rest use cheaper bulbs usually from taiwan. however a 4100k bulb in a halogen reflector will not look like the 2nd gen cl. they look purple even though they have 4100k bulbs becuase they have a xenon reflector. if you have to get a kit i would reccommend 5000-6000, but obviously you know what i really recommend. the higher the color temp the worse the light output especially in the rain, but it looks cooler. depends what your going for. still even a crazy rated 10000k got if there is one would still be better than our oem halogen setup.

97Acura3.0CL

AV6driver

thanks for the information guys. anything better than stock would be great, since my Silverstars pretty much suck.

I'll be using this Eurolite kit on my six-gen AV6. I picked it up cheap for $250 brand new in box the other day.

I'm still working on getting TT or S4 projectors for a retrofit in to my OEM DIY blackouts, but dunno exactly when i'm gonna find a good pair for a good price

r3mix3r

Where did you get for 250 brand new? I thought 350 was good

VXCL is there any way to tell quality of kit and how long they will last, for example my eurolites? I just got them as a spur of the moment thing like damn i want some hid's and bought them from this kid at my work. Whats the best way to keep them to last for a while, and how long do they usually last?

AV6driver

Funny story me and my gf were looking at new decks and my gf kinda knew the manager at ** Auto Sound and he said he had some in the back that he could sell dirt cheap since he couldn't move them into the store front and he rolled his previous civic.

Honestly, I'd be happy if these last a year, so I can sell them and get 2/3 of my money back towards a retro project :up:

r0dxx: do you have any clean pictures of the kit in action? I think they might look more white in the CL?

VXCL

yes there are 3 things that make a qualitly kit

1. the bulbs. do they say philips or osram on them? are the bulbs crystal clear? how focused is your light pattern?

2. the ballasts. are they a brand name. phlilips, hella? doesnt mean they are bad if they aren't hella or philips.

3. the wiring harness. is there one? does it use a relay and require wiring to your battery?

r3mix3r

VXCL, Im just wondering when did you become such an HID genuis? Im still confused with the whole concept...But I just looked at my box...

1. My bulbs are clear, I actually liked it better with the blue hue in my headlight from a distance...I dont see any phillips or osram on it

2. On the box the HID's came in it says PHILIPS Ballast.

3. There isnt a wiring harness...It says switch relay.

r3mix3r

also says "Lifespan 2500 Hour"... What happens in 2500 hrs? Do they self distruct?

AV6driver

the bulbs from eurolite are cheap rebases from Korea.

Talked to Erik Esch over at Toucan Industries today.

Eurolite is among the companies which has stopped making the kit, since it being illegal.

r3mix3r

Shit soo what would happen if i ever needed something? yikez

"the bulbs from eurolite are cheap rebases from Korea." is this bad?

VXCL

well you have some good ballasts. and as far as wiring did you have to run anything off your battery? it seems the eurolite is a good kit just not a great one. if your bulbs do ever go you'll prob have trouble getting new ones. and since hid kits are outlawed or becoming outlawed many ppl will be in the same position. don't worry though you should get a couple years out of them easily.

the bulbs wont self destruct like a bomb unless there's something wrong with them.

philips and osram bulbd are known for lasting the life of owning your car. not saying the cheaper ones never last that long, there's just no consistancy.

i wouldnt worry about your kit unless u ever want to get xenon projectors cuz then you would have a problem. enjoy the hid over halogen

gdubb

VXCL-- how about this system



http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2450282433


Have you heard anything bad about xenondepot.com?

r3mix3r

thanks for the response vxcl...are u a member on hidforum.com? I've been reading up on the forums.

gdubb

Im trying to join there but they wont send me the damn email to finish.