Passenger side HID igniter recently died, confirmed by swapping between driver and passenger side while troubleshooting. Car is already all taken apart and removing the bumper was kind of a pain. Car has 241k miles on it and everything is original (props to Acura!). I am trying to decide whether to just throw a used replacement igniter in there for $25 and hope nothing else dies in the near future, or to spend a little money and put a brand new aftermarket kit in (new ballasts, igniters, and bulbs) so that I hopefully to have to pull the bumper and replace something else within the next year. I plan to keep the car for at least another year or so (gotta hit a quarter million miles) and then possibly give it to my brother if everything is still running by that time. Any advice on which path is recommended?

 

It is up to you in you want to spend a lot on replacing everything or a little for some parts. I have 2 ignitors and 1 ballast left if you are interested in used items. Just shoot me a PM.

 

stick with OEM on this car.

 

Thanks, will do. Debating replacing the bulbs while I already have everything apart, considering the originals have 241k miles on them

 

You'd definitely notice a luminosity increase! While it's out, might as well really!

 

Is the Osram bulb generally the way to go? I know it has been discussed heavily and did some searches on it, but I value your input

 

All Depends on your budget:

https://www.theretrofitsource.com/components/bulbs.html


~50 can get you some good quality Morimoto bulbs
~90 can get you some regular Osram
110 and you can get some awesome CBI Osram (the king of d2s HID bulbs in my opinion)

There's also similarly priced Phillips alternatives.

 

I went ahead and ordered the CBIs, thanks!

 

I think you'll be very surprised at their performance.

 

FYI I paid $89 for CBI with free shipping.

 

where

 

lol looks like our MOD need to do more research :P


YES they ARE authorize dealer through Osram this is the REAL deal.