HID Quick Question

[G_Low_Gr33n]

I just bought my RHD '91 S13 SR20DET and it came with the projector style headlights (JDM). I just want to know for me to upgrade my HIDs do I need to get the whole HID kit or just the new bulbs? I wanted to run 6 or 8k for the low and high beams and 3k for the inner fog lights. Plz help and here's a pic of the new car

and I apologize for perhaps asking a question that someone else probably already asked but I couldn't find the answer anywhere. I'm not new to cars or forums. Again I apologize


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[G_Low_Gr33n]

Oh I forgot to mention I'm in the military and I am away from the car because I am doing training ... So I can't physically check myself


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[dubL1eR]

If you want to do it the right way, you need to do an HID retrofit. That means u need to open your headlights and replace the stock projectors with new ones. The stock projectors are designed for halogen bulbs. I can get into detail how halogen projectors are different than HID projectors, but won't. If you don't care, you will need bulbs, ballast, and relay. For retrofit, you need all that plus projectors.

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[G_Low_Gr33n]

Originally Posted by dubL1eR

If you want to do it the right way, you need to do an HID retrofit. That means u need to open your headlights and replace the stock projectors with new ones. The stock projectors are designed for halogen bulbs. I can get into detail how halogen projectors are different than HID projectors, but won't. If you don't care, you will need bulbs, ballast, and relay. For retrofit, you need all that plus projectors.

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Is there a site that you know of that I can get what I need ... I hate the fact that everytime I search for parts for it I gotta deal with 240sx parts and all that lol. It's never a straight answer while I'm looking for parts ANYWHERE.


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[tabasco122]

theretrofitsource.com

shoot them an email and see if they have a recommendation. I just put the mini h1 kit in my wrx, not sure if those projectors would fit in the silvia lights or not. I would just do lowbeams, it will get expensive if you want to do a retrofit on all 3.

[G_Low_Gr33n]

Originally Posted by tabasco122

theretrofitsource.com

shoot them an email and see if they have a recommendation. I just put the mini h1 kit in my wrx, not sure if those projectors would fit in the silvia lights or not. I would just do lowbeams, it will get expensive if you want to do a retrofit on all 3.

Ok sounds good but I'm guessing I can always upgrade the high beams later anyway ... Thanks for the site.


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[dogcatloves]

you are right, I'm guessing I can always upgrade the high beams later anyway,thanks

[hybrid_eg]

all you need is to retrofit in low beam.. leave everything else as is.. you should also replace the front OEM glass covers as they are terrible and kill the output..

Your best bet is to get plastic covers and slap those on (paint the bezzels black).. I did this on mine, it will be 100% functional and vast improvement over OEM.. we shall see how its gonna look on the car.. ( I have not mounted them yet ).. my main concern is function rather than looks.. i have bricks currently but lighting sucks..

check the definite lighting thread and you will find what I'm talking about..

[dubL1eR]

Tabasco122 is right, I get all my materials from the retrofitsource... and pick a parts

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[G_Low_Gr33n]

Originally Posted by hybrid_eg

all you need is to retrofit in low beam.. leave everything else as is.. you should also replace the front OEM glass covers as they are terrible and kill the output..

Your best bet is to get plastic covers and slap those on (paint the bezzels black).. I did this on mine, it will be 100% functional and vast improvement over OEM.. we shall see how its gonna look on the car.. ( I have not mounted them yet ).. my main concern is function rather than looks.. i have bricks currently but lighting sucks..

check the definite lighting thread and you will find what I'm talking about..

Thank u and I'll look into that thread. I want both function and looks I guess


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[azndan2]

How long will you be at misawa for? Did you just pcs there?

[G_Low_Gr33n]

Originally Posted by azndan2

How long will you be at misawa for? Did you just pcs there?

I've been there for almost 2 yrs ... I got 2 more to go


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[G_Low_Gr33n]

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[G_Low_Gr33n]

Originally Posted by hybrid_eg

all you need is to retrofit in low beam.. leave everything else as is.. you should also replace the front OEM glass covers as they are terrible and kill the output..

Your best bet is to get plastic covers and slap those on (paint the bezzels black).. I did this on mine, it will be 100% functional and vast improvement over OEM.. we shall see how its gonna look on the car.. ( I have not mounted them yet ).. my main concern is function rather than looks.. i have bricks currently but lighting sucks..

check the definite lighting thread and you will find what I'm talking about..

Can you plz lmk when you post your headlights ... I was looking up the glass covers and they said they don't turn yellow but I'm pretty sure the plastic covers will. I want to know what your talking about when you say they will kill he output. Plz help!!


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[hybrid_eg]

Glass headlights are so thick that they distort light output.. Doesn't matte that they won't fade they are shit design.. Clear plastic lenses are not restricting any output.. Keep em clean wax regularly and they will be fine.. If you don't want to do any of the above then throw a 35 dollar hid kit and move on.. It will still be much better than halogen bulbs but nothing like a retro..

[G_Low_Gr33n]

Originally Posted by hybrid_eg

Glass headlights are so thick that they distort light output.. Doesn't matte that they won't fade they are shit design.. Clear plastic lenses are not restricting any output.. Keep em clean wax regularly and they will be fine.. If you don't want to do any of the above then throw a 35 dollar hid kit and move on.. It will still be much better than halogen bulbs but nothing like a retro..

Thanks man I don't mean to bother. I'm just trying to be educated on what you said. I found some plastic covers on eBay, is that where I should be gettin em?


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[hybrid_eg]

Clear covers are made by circuit sport I think.. Check Frsport.com they should have them

[G_Low_Gr33n]

Originally Posted by hybrid_eg

Clear covers are made by circuit sport I think.. Check Frsport.com they should have them

Your the best bro!! I appreciate all the help.


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[tabasco122]

nice bugeye, heres mine before the retrofit.


dont have any pics after with the grille on since i just did it last week and was still adjusting them when the pic was taken.

[G_Low_Gr33n]

I like it. Mine was bought in Japan. 2000 STI, my first AWD car. It changed my life lol


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[dubL1eR]

I've done a few different versions on the whip....

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[G_Low_Gr33n]

Wow I liked damn near all of em. Like I said before I do my own research but I got stuck and had to know the answer


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[dubL1eR]

Thanks, and not a problem man

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[G_Low_Gr33n]

Looking forward to seeing more of that 14


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[dubL1eR]

Its in the shop getting swap done... I'll post more pics when done

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[G_Low_Gr33n]

I'll stay tuned


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[fliprayzin240sx]

Originally Posted by dubL1eR

I've done a few different versions on the whip....

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Jeez, you Sir are banned from using a camera phone ever again.

[dubL1eR]

Lol thats what my chic says lol

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