Better HID Output with Real JDM Headlights

[Sthrnba711]

I'm in the process of getting a pair of real JDM headlights and was wondering if just putting H4 HID bulbs with a belly shroud will work as good as doing a TSX retrofit. Im just trying to figure out it the difference of the TSX would be that much better cause of all the work required.

[deckeda]

An HID light source is designed to work best when carefully focused*. Since an H4 HID bulb is used in a reflector-type housing designed for halogen bulbs, it can't compete with an HID bulb that works with a housing designed for it.

Shields and things like that on the H4 HID bulb are a crutch that attempts to overcome the limitations of halogen reflector housings.

*Understand that focusing doesn't mean the same thing as aiming.

[PRIMOCB7]

I'm in the process of getting a pair of real JDM headlights and was wondering if just putting H4 HID bulbs with a belly shroud will work as good as doing a TSX retrofit. Im just trying to figure out it the difference of the TSX would be that much better cause of all the work required.

nothing comes close to a projector retrofit.. nothing. the beam pattern, output of light, a H4 HID kit is a far second. trust me, i've got a H4 HID kit myself on my JDM CC2s and its more of a oooohh-ahhhhh factor. yeah it looks good, but the JDM lights angle the light pattern/beam more towards the left and its even more obvious when you throw on an aftermarket HID kit.

[gloryaccordy]

Get a Caspar shield...it'll cut off flare and give you a decent cutoff.

[accordztech]

key word, "decent"

[acch22]

ok, this thread is useless, it's like comparing apples and oranges!! No comparison what so ever! Do the retro, you'll be happy in the end and so glad you did, TRUST ME, i learned the hard way and wasted money in the process.

[acch22]

Get a Caspar shield...it'll cut off flare and give you a decent cutoff.

sorry to break it to ya, but uhmm....

NO, decent doesn't even do it justice.

[acch22]

I'm in the process of getting a pair of real JDM headlights and was wondering if just putting H4 HID bulbs with a belly shroud will work as good as doing a TSX retrofit. Im just trying to figure out it the difference of the TSX would be that much better cause of all the work required.

Buddy, I just noticed. You've been dealing with this since before July 2005, what problems are u having besides the rotation issue?

[Sthrnba711]

The H7 projectors ruined my D2S bulbs cause they werent meant for them. The insulation wire was completely broke in half and blew the bulb. Im in the process of gettting some TSX and just will put them my stock headlights. Im going to take my time and not rush it so hopefully this will be the last time I have to do this.