Plug and Play HID Kit (not projector type) for 2009 Honda City

[airolynx]

Hi Sirs,

I have read alot of articles about HID retrofitting and I know that projector retrofits are the best way to go when converting from halogen to HID. However, for some people with budget constraints who cannot afford the 11k or 18k retrofit cost, I just want to know if anyone here in Tsikot has installed HID kits and properly aimed their headlamps without causing much glare? FYI, the HID Kit will be 4300k (stock color). I also want to know in particular if anyone has successfully done this without the glare side-effect on the 2009 Honda City.

Thank you very much in advance for your kind replies.

[renzo_d10]

question is why HID?

not halogen bulbs such as osram nightbreakers/philips xtreme or higher wattage bulbs?

[OTEP]

The inexpensive HID kit I got for the 2007 Jazz glared like hell. The kit was cheap at Php2k/pr (HID low, halogen hi) but the irritation it bought to other motorists was not worth it.

Let's see if others have had better results.

After that, I just went back to halogens.

[airolynx]

The inexpensive HID kit I got for the 2007 Jazz glared like hell. The kit was cheap at Php2k/pr (HID low, halogen hi) but the irritation it bought to other motorists was not worth it.

Let's see if others have had better results.

After that, I just went back to halogens.

Thanks for the input doc!

Yes I agree that the HID PNP setup, most of the time produces so much glare. I would not want to cause glare to motorists as well. I hope there are brothers out there who were 'successful' in using PNP HID setup. If so, we'd have 'cheaper' alternative to projector retrofit.

Hands down, the retrofit is really the way to go when going HID... but then when budget is constrained, it's nice to know that there would be an alternative.

[OTEP]

Refurbishing a cloudy/yellowed headlamp housing is just around Php300-500 and just takes 15-30mins. At least that's what they charged me for. You probably won't even need to do it annually.

And I put in a voltmeter on the Jazz to monitor the state of the electrical system.

[LNopal]

Refurbishing a cloudy/yellowed headlamp housing is just around Php300-500 and just takes 15-30mins. At least that's what they charged me for. You probably won't even need to do it annually.

And I put in a voltmeter on the Jazz to monitor the state of the electrical system.

oxydation is inevitable. you will have to maintain it regularly especially if you already sanded/buffed the housing. there are products out there in the market. just google it.

[airolynx]

question is why HID?

not halogen bulbs such as osram nightbreakers/philips xtreme or higher wattage bulbs?

Thanks for your input, sir renzo.

The reason i chose HID is because HIDs emit lower heat and use lower watts compared to higher wattage halogen bulbs which, as I read in some of the threads here, may cause premature deterioration of the headlamp housing.

[LNopal]

Hi Sirs,

I have read alot of articles about HID retrofitting and I know that projector retrofits are the best way to go when converting from halogen to HID. However, for some people with budget constraints who cannot afford the 11k or 18k retrofit cost, I just want to know if anyone here in Tsikot has installed HID kits and properly aimed their headlamps without causing much glare? FYI, the HID Kit will be 4300k (stock color). I also want to know in particular if anyone has successfully done this without the glare side-effect on the 2009 Honda City.

Thank you very much in advance for your kind replies.

looks like nobody answered your questions; reason being you are asking the question in the wrong site. this is not a site for enthusiasts since there's not much enthusiastic people around. try going to the right site: The Honda City Connection Club (HC³) Official Website

i would like to put insight to your question, but it will be a disservice for you since i don't own a honda city. i will leave the people who knows and worked on their honda city to give advise/inputs. i don't have the habit of answering questions on things i have no knowledge of or have not worked on.

for preparation, you will need to have additional stocks of push clips. these clips can get broken if you are not careful in removing them. you will need to remove the bumper in order for you to remove your headlight assembly. only then you can remove the hl assembly altogether for you to work on it. it will be a pain at first, but trust me, you'll be able to do it. do the research and i am sure you will be able to do it correctly, including how to properly install the bulb. there's no shortcut to it, though.

lastly, you are paying too much for the retrofit. if you don't have the money, don't force it. but if you are a willing to do the work yourself, then DIY. there's much satisfaction after you complete it yourself -- that's from my personal experience. I had a chance to visit the philippines a couple of weeks ago, and in banawe, you can get a mini projector lamps from either P3k or P6k. it already has a pair of shrouds for your projector hl to look good. if you're going to DIY, make sure you have a spare HL unit at hand so you can get a practice before the actual disassembly of the housing. BTW, you will have to bake the housing so that the sealant will melt so you can pry out the housing. there will be more items to do and i will let you do all the research and planning since it's your car to work on.

there's much work involved in your project, but i guarantee you, you will have the satisfaction that a few can only claim once you finish it.

good luck to you, and happy driving.

[renzo_d10]

Ako attack mode? Pano? Ikaw lang naman etong tipong ayaw na ayaw macontradict ang posts lol ayaw mo pa nga ako pasabihin ng opinion ko eh. Ang tanog ko bakit ayaw mo? Kasi alam nya na ginagawa nya dahil matanda na siya? Pano kung hindi? Edi kasalanan pa ng tsikot kasi hindi mo sya nainform na saklap ng performance ng bolt ons. Wala naman mangyayari kung sabihin ko yun eh. Ikaw lang naman itong sobrang affected. PMS mo siguro bro?

[LNopal]

Ako attack mode? Pano? Ikaw lang naman etong tipong ayaw na ayaw macontradict ang posts lol ayaw mo pa nga ako pasabihin ng opinion ko eh. Ang tanog ko bakit ayaw mo? Kasi alam nya na ginagawa nya dahil matanda na siya? Pano kung hindi? Edi kasalanan pa ng tsikot kasi hindi mo sya nainform na saklap ng performance ng bolt ons. Wala naman mangyayari kung sabihin ko yun eh. Ikaw lang naman itong sobrang affected. PMS mo siguro bro?

That's why i highly doubt your skillsets because you cannot stick to the topic. You keep on diverting to other items. Read my initial post and let me know what you missed.

[renzo_d10]

Unang post mo sabi mo bigyan ko sya ng options kung gusto ko magvoice out which i did before you even posted here on this thread. Magbasa ka nga. At wala akong pakielam sa nagawa mo na alignment whatever, basta dito sa pinas, dyan ewan ko, basta hid regardless of the brand or alignment ang sama ng buga

[LNopal]

Omg, simple instruction can't even follow it?

[renzo_d10]

"OMG" hahahahahahahahahahhaha

You made my day. Thanks

[LNopal]

"OMG" hahahahahahahahahahhaha

You made my day. Thanks

That's why i highly doubted you skillset. One advise, if you can't stick to the topic, stop embarasiing yourself. It will preserve whatever is left in your credibility.

[renzo_d10]

Ikaw yung nagmumukhang tanga lol but whatever floats your boat cant please everybody especially slow people lol

[LNopal]

That just shows your ineptness. Go back to the topic so you can redeem yourself. You might learn a thing or two.

[renzo_d10]

What about stop bragging about your petty HID project? You'll probably please a person or two.

[dieselNUBI]

touch gloves. no hitting below the belt. back to your corner.

seriously, both of you. back off.

balik tayo sa topic.


ako gusto ko rin mag HID, ang mura na ng mga HID ngayon kaya very tempting. kaso mas gusto ko porma and performance ng HID pag naka projector lens.
pero namamahalan ako sa retrofit projector lens.
so till now, naka high wattage bulbs lang ako.

[LNopal]

touch gloves. no hitting below the belt. back to your corner.

seriously, both of you. back off.

balik tayo sa topic.


ako gusto ko rin mag HID, ang mura na ng mga HID ngayon kaya very tempting. kaso mas gusto ko porma and performance ng HID pag naka projector lens.
pero namamahalan ako sa retrofit projector lens.
so till now, naka high wattage bulbs lang ako.

do the research. it will do you good. i will strongly suggest read articles about retrofits and HIDs. if you think you can do it, then DIY. but be forewarned, it's not gonna be easy. i messed up a couple of pairs of HL housing before getting the job done correctly. but if you want instant gratification, then go ahead and buy a fully functional HL with projectors already installed. just be aware that the alignment might not be as good.

[airolynx]

First of all, many thanks to all who contributed to this thread. I appreciate the insights, positive or negative. I started this thread to gather information whether the project will be feasible or not. In the course of the time while waiting for responses, I did my own observation on the road on motorists with PNP HID kits. Indeed the glare was annoying. So here's my plan. First, i'll try and strip my front tint and see if that solves things. At some extent i'm sure that will improve my vision at night driving. The other concern will be security and privacy. To address this, i plan to insall one of those sun shades that you roll across the wind shield (similar to those found in FXs) Is that ricey? hehehehe

If that does not solve it, i'll try Osram NBs or Philipps extreme. Last resort will be to save up for projector HLs to properly install HIDs.