MikeSwing

One of my PIAAS went out today. I'm tired of buying new bulbs every year so I'm gonna look into getting a real HID kit. Any ideas as to where I can get a good quality kit for a low price?

30CLstyle

Im thinkin about the same thing, I think its time for me to get real HIDs as well,

1StGenCL

I would have said ebay until i bought mine off of gbc.com and had a faulty bulb. The company said it happens once in awhile and sent me a replacement the next day (before i even mailed the dead one back). If i had gone thru ebay i would have been screwed, just something to think about

97Acura3.0CL

thanks man for the look out, i got skrewed by ebay too for cf vinyl

FrstGenCL

I get HID's for $450 with Hella ballasts. let me know if you interested

Acura Sensei

well... there was that one guy selling two sets of stock oem HID kits from a 2001 CLS, both sets for $300.

does anyone know what it needs to be retrofitted to a first gen?

anyone try that yet?

i asked him if he would just sell one set to me for $150.
but he's interested in selling both at the same time.

not sure how he obtained two sets though.

see_fu

If you're looking for oem beam pattern check out www.illusion-lighting.com

azn5ucka86

that place seems pretty bank for custom projectors, but i guess they look nice

MikeSwing

Is there a kit out there that has a slight tint of blue or purple? I'm looking to pay about $550 max.

see_fu

If you're looking to get an OEM beam pattern, this is the only way that I know you can achieve it.

MikeSwing

Where can I get the Philips 6000K Ultinons for less than $500? From what I've seen, these look the best to me.

1StGenCL

i would go for the philips if i had it to do over again. I would check out groupbuycenter.com and check the philips lighting forum for more info on hids. There is a ton of stuff on there but i dont remember the address. Just do a search on like metacrawler for philips lighting forum good luck

VXCL

i got some audi a6 ballasts and bulbs on the way. ill be custom fitting them into my headlamps. ill let u know how it goes. its pretty cut and dry. all u need to do is get a way to keep the bulb in place thats bout it. i also might be getting 01 cl hid parts. if i end up with two sets ill let you know.

magnetic1

The 4500K kits give the best output. the higher ones might look "cool" but are not as effective...

All OEM cars are around the 4500K range... its just the reflectors, etc that change the light....

I might be able to get a group buy going if there is enough interest.

O yea.. these are CATZ units.
http://www.fet-usa.com/news_reviews.asp

ScratchHTT

I bought both hi and low beams on ebay. Make sure the manufacturer is plasmaglow cause they offer a 10year warranty on their bulbs.

I already had one go out. Even if they go out every year, I figure i'll pay $7 shipping for the bulbs and that's it.

Pretty good deal I think.

magnetic1

Quality HID kits should never have bulbs go out. HID bulbs should practically last forever. They aren't like halogen bulbs where you need to keep changing them...

nice97ac22

yeah, i got my 7500K HID's with hella ballasts from ebay for 400 bucks. They are as blue as you could ever find them. And honestly, you dont have to worry if the product is defective, just send them back and get new ones.