DIY: halogen to HID conversion (ebay lights)
#46
04-02-2011, 08:17 PM
My lenses are nice and clear but I don't think I would do it again. I'll prob just have my OEM lenses redone or buy a new expensive, overpriced OEM set 
How much are they now? $130? If you've already tried Plastx and a refinishing kit, I would say it's prob worth it but not in the long run.
Oh and I don't know if all those ebay headlights are equal in quality so you may have different experiences than I did.
How much are they now? $130? If you've already tried Plastx and a refinishing kit, I would say it's prob worth it but not in the long run.
Oh and I don't know if all those ebay headlights are equal in quality so you may have different experiences than I did.
#47
04-04-2011, 01:15 AM
to all those flaming about glare and focal points :
While there is truth in what you're saying, this is not the case if the same bulb style is used ie h1 halogen to h1 hid due to the fact that they share the same physical attributes. Glare is typically experienced when the bulb is mismatched with the reflector cup ie converting an h1 halogen housing for use with a d2r bulb. Even worse glare is experienced when one uses a d2s bulb in place of a d2r.
OP
Where did you find the h1 hids and d2r - h1 adapter?
Also you can remove the igniter a whole lot easier if you first remove the reflectors via the two alignment screws and then poping out the pivot ball on the lower inside part... Just fyi
While there is truth in what you're saying, this is not the case if the same bulb style is used ie h1 halogen to h1 hid due to the fact that they share the same physical attributes. Glare is typically experienced when the bulb is mismatched with the reflector cup ie converting an h1 halogen housing for use with a d2r bulb. Even worse glare is experienced when one uses a d2s bulb in place of a d2r.
OP
Where did you find the h1 hids and d2r - h1 adapter?
Also you can remove the igniter a whole lot easier if you first remove the reflectors via the two alignment screws and then poping out the pivot ball on the lower inside part... Just fyi
#48
04-04-2011, 02:04 AM
#49
04-04-2011, 04:34 AM
to all those flaming about glare and focal points :
While there is truth in what you're saying, this is not the case if the same bulb style is used ie h1 halogen to h1 hid due to the fact that they share the same physical attributes. Glare is typically experienced when the bulb is mismatched with the reflector cup ie converting an h1 halogen housing for use with a d2r bulb. Even worse glare is experienced when one uses a d2s bulb in place of a d2r.
While there is truth in what you're saying, this is not the case if the same bulb style is used ie h1 halogen to h1 hid due to the fact that they share the same physical attributes. Glare is typically experienced when the bulb is mismatched with the reflector cup ie converting an h1 halogen housing for use with a d2r bulb. Even worse glare is experienced when one uses a d2s bulb in place of a d2r.
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04-04-2011, 11:37 AM
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^While that is true, I've compared a Halogen H1 side-by-side with an H1 HID, and the arc chamber is in exactly the same place as the filament, down to the mm.
And whether or not you're going to have "ricer glare" depends much on the condition of the lenses, and the temperature of the bulbs.
And whether or not you're going to have "ricer glare" depends much on the condition of the lenses, and the temperature of the bulbs.
#52
04-04-2011, 04:02 PM
to all those flaming about glare and focal points :
While there is truth in what you're saying, this is not the case if the same bulb style is used ie h1 halogen to h1 hid due to the fact that they share the same physical attributes. Glare is typically experienced when the bulb is mismatched with the reflector cup ie converting an h1 halogen housing for use with a d2r bulb. Even worse glare is experienced when one uses a d2s bulb in place of a d2r.
OP
Where did you find the h1 hids and d2r - h1 adapter?
Also you can remove the igniter a whole lot easier if you first remove the reflectors via the two alignment screws and then poping out the pivot ball on the lower inside part... Just fyi
While there is truth in what you're saying, this is not the case if the same bulb style is used ie h1 halogen to h1 hid due to the fact that they share the same physical attributes. Glare is typically experienced when the bulb is mismatched with the reflector cup ie converting an h1 halogen housing for use with a d2r bulb. Even worse glare is experienced when one uses a d2s bulb in place of a d2r.
OP
Where did you find the h1 hids and d2r - h1 adapter?
Also you can remove the igniter a whole lot easier if you first remove the reflectors via the two alignment screws and then poping out the pivot ball on the lower inside part... Just fyi
i was affraid to remove the reflectors n such just in case something went terribly wrong with the new headlights, i would just have to reseal my stock ones to put them back in.. thanks for the heads up tho
i got the HIDs from www.vvme.com
#53
05-04-2011, 09:14 AM
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05-10-2011, 01:20 PM
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12-28-2012, 08:47 AM
#58
01-09-2013, 11:40 AM
its the quality of picture, i took those pics on an envy 2 or alias cell phone (cant remember), if it would make everyone feel better, i will get some more pics of the same (almost 2yr old now) setup with a newer (HTC Incredible 2) cell phone and see if there is a difference. I will even use the same surface if its still there. I cant believe thats its been this long and people are still bitching about the supposed glare.
#59
01-09-2013, 12:37 PM
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its the quality of picture, i took those pics on an envy 2 or alias cell phone (cant remember), if it would make everyone feel better, i will get some more pics of the same (almost 2yr old now) setup with a newer (HTC Incredible 2) cell phone and see if there is a difference. I will even use the same surface if its still there. I cant believe thats its been this long and people are still bitching about the supposed glare.
#60
01-11-2013, 11:17 AM
Incorrect.
An H1 halogen and an H1 HID are not the same at all. They just share a common base. There is no garantee the point of light emination is the same between the tungsten wire on the Halogen bulb, vs the location of the lighting salts of the HID bulbs. For the bulbs to truely be the same, the light emination points must be identical. If you were to put an H1 halogen and H1 HID bulb next to each other, you would see this is true.
H1 rebased bulbs are NOT a standard light bulb. You won't find OEM's using them, so i seriously doubt that they conform to the same standards as OEM type bulbs. There is a reason why chinese HID's cost $10 for a pair, and OEM's are far more expensive. Due to being cheap bulbs, there is no garantee for any sort of conformity between brands, manufacturers, and lot runs.
HID retrofits are cheap, "hack" kits and deemed illegal for a reason.