I have HIDs in my stock reflective housing and they are pretty darn bright. Not really looking for a lecture here, just the community's thoughts. So here goes- I was on my way home tonight, waiting for the arrow to make a left turn. Directly opposite to me is a TL, also waiting to make a left turn. He turned on his HID highbeams to try and tell me something? Anybody else have problems with complaints about HIDs in your stock housing? Again, not looking for a lecture, just your thoughts, preferably from those with first hand experience.

 

HID's in stock housing are very annoying. The reflective housing bounces the light beam everywhere and blinds opposing motorists.

I had them on a beater civic and took them off once I realized how retarded they look without the projector cutoff line and getting highbeam flashed everywhere I went at night.

So Id just take them off. Unless your trying to impress other low budget ricers, everyone knows they are cheap and stupid looking.

 

I personally have never put HIDs in a reflector halogen housing, but have known a lot of ppl that have including my idiot brother. I've done my fair share of retrofits to comment though. Generally most aftermarket HID's in reflector housings are bright in the wrong areas, which is harsh on the eye. It's kind of annoying when driving towards a car with them, or in front of them. Anyone who asks me to put hids in their car, I always recommend a HID projector retrofit.

 

I know the annoying feeling that you're talking about, as well as the blinding factor. But truth be told I like them when im on the inside of the car. This is the first time that I've been highbeamed long/bright enough to really take notice? The safety issue may be the deciding issue...anybody here get into an accident because oncoming traffic lights were too bright?

 

retrofitting is a possibility. How much would this cost for a professional?

 

I think because of the fact you were directly in front of him it much worse. A lot of people who don't know probably think you have your high beam on, which is why they high beam you to signal to turn it off.

I don't even high beam anyone anymore. Too much work lol. In addition to all the trucks and cars, I'd be high beaming every Honda that puts yellow bulbs in their high beam and acts like their foglights.

 

It's actually pricey if you get it done by a shop. Maybe you can find local guys that can help you out. It's not hard to do, but it definitely takes a little effort and time. I guarantee you'll be way more impressed by the performance of a properly fitted hid projector compared to what you have now. Just to get an idea, check out hidplanet.com

If you're just looking to improve vision and on a budget, maybe check out some halogen bulbs that Philips has to offer. Won't be as bright as your hids, but it'll be brighter than OEM and it won't blinding.

 

Checkout this thread OP

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/04...n-housings.htm

 

I don't get 'flashed' and i don't think the aim is too low. It certainly helped with my visibility.

If it keeps happenng that drivers are flashing you - adjust lower.
If it only happens sporadically that drivers flash -then it probably isn't really a problem...

 

I'm sorry, but "aim them lower" is not a valid solution to the problem. By aiming them lower, you completely defeat the purpose of getting hids to begin with. You're going to hurt your night vision, not help it. By aiming them lower, all you've got is a massive bright blob of light right up close in front of the car. By putting so much light up close, you completely kill your distance vision. This is why it's highly recommended to do a retrofit. You can aim the lights much farther down the road without blinding other drivers. At the same time, you are getting a headlight beam patter several times wider than a reflector can offer.