Advisable Headlamps' Wattage for 97 Civic

**nOnOize** · December 21st, 2008 03:22 AM

I have a 97 Civic Lxi and it's dark-tinted. I'm currently using 145x100 headlamps. I opted to try and install Xenonworx HID lamps, but I preferred not to since I found solid lighting from the regular hallogen lamps.

Only thing is I want to try higher wattage like 170x130 / 170x100, but I'm not sure if it's possible since Civic uses plastic headlamp covers. It might get burned.

Any advise?

**meledson** · December 21st, 2008 03:34 AM

Replace your "maniac" tints with the lightest tints available.

Peace.

**nOnOize** · December 21st, 2008 04:05 AM

Originally Posted by meledson

Replace your "maniac" tints with the lightest tints available.

Peace.

Well, thanks for your share of thought. I appreciate that.

But FYI, dark tint is far different from black tint - it's what you called "maniac."

Peace.

**[archie]** · December 21st, 2008 04:59 PM

wow! the wattage you want is way high. hehe

try replacing the sockets to ceramic ones and add a relays... thats your best bet.

**nOnOize** · December 21st, 2008 06:59 PM

Originally Posted by archie123456789

wow! the wattage you want is way high. hehe

try replacing the sockets to ceramic ones and add a relays... thats your best bet.

you must be right, it is way too high. guess i'll have to settle with 145 instead.

**meledson** · December 22nd, 2008 12:05 PM

There is a good thead on the topic.

http://tsikot.yehey.com/forums/showt...55#post1171855

**XTO** · December 22nd, 2008 02:09 PM

IMO i would consider and check first if my lens and reflectors are clean before doing an upgrades. try to re-aim the beam correctly to lessen the cost due to numerous upgrades/replacements....and hope nobody gets annoyed by too much glare created. good luck