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apd · 1st October 2006, 20:22

First of all hello to everyone Iam thinking of buying a new civic soon looking through the civic brochure i see reference to HID headlights but no explanination of what they are so my question is what are HID headlights on the civic?

AubreyS · 1st October 2006, 20:29

Description: High Intensity Discharge (HID) lights, also know as Xenon lights, produce a bright light resulting from an electric arc inside a capsule full of Xenon gas. Many times, HID lighting appears to give off a bluish tint when the bulbs are lit. This technology produces a significantly brighter and whiter light than that of a standard halogen light. HID lights first began appearing on luxury cars in the late 1990s and are becoming increasingly more common as standard equipment.

Purpose: As a newer headlight technology, HID lights provide better visibility at night, which help to improve night time driving safety. HID lights also consume less electricity than their halogen counterparts, reducing load on the cars electrical system. Because of the projector-like technology of HIDS, their high-tech appearance is also a welcome addition to today’s vehicle designs.

Maintenance Tips/Suggestions: Check headlight operation frequently and always replace defective bulbs with another of the same exact type. During replacement, be careful not to touch the bulb itself as the oil from your skin can cause the bulb to fail. Cars with HID lights from the factory meet lighting safety requirements for that specific make, year and model. If you plan to retrofit your cars standard halogen lights over to HID, make sure the bulbs/conversion kits result in a legal installation for street use. HID conversions are usually more involved than just a simple bulb replacement and require thorough research before making the decision to switch.

apd · 1st October 2006, 20:49

Many thanks for youre reply AubreyS

AubreyS · 1st October 2006, 20:50

You're welcome. I have a saying.... If you want an answer to ANYTHING...... look on Google!

apd · 1st October 2006, 20:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by AubreyS

You're welcome. I have a saying.... If you want an answer to ANYTHING...... look on Google!

I hear what you say but i'd rather ask the experts!!, just a quick one someone at work asked what the letters ABM stand for (we needed to hire a work platform and thats what they are known as but you knew that) anyway I thought Ill google it first thing that came up was Association of Breastfeeding Mothers !!!!, on a serious note cheers for youre reply!!

AubreyS · 1st October 2006, 21:00

Ha ha Nice one... Well maybe a breastfeeding mother would have been
preferential.

IWANTACIVIC · 1st October 2006, 22:57

Does the hid lights give a better light in real life ? they look good when a car come towards u but dont look that much better are they from behind the wheel ?

Pottsy · 2nd October 2006, 00:04

Ancient Nerd · 2nd October 2006, 00:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by IWANTACIVIC

Does the hid lights give a better light in real life ? they look good when a car come towards u but dont look that much better are they from behind the wheel ?

Yes.

Pottsy · 2nd October 2006, 00:06

JPDirect · 2nd October 2006, 00:35

Hi all,

I agree, the HID lights are really excellent. They light up the road perfectly. However, for some reason, Honda have put HID lamps in the Civic (only on EX and I think on the Sports too), but haven't put them in the Projector.

By not doing this, it doesn't show the full spectrum of light. When you see other cars with HID lamps, you can sometimes see the red, green and yellow light refracting from the Projector style lamps, however I feel cheated because my EX has got the HID lamps, but not the projector style lamps!

BIG let down in my opinion!

ads · 4th October 2006, 04:33

HID lights are definitly better, I've had them in my last two cars and now I won't buy a car without them. They are on the top of my list for important accessories whenever i buy a new car.

However, it must be pointed out that they are not cheap! Xenon lights come at a premium, especially from dealers.

I wanted to replace my nissan 350Z headlights from the 2005 spec (only xenon main beams) to 2006 spec (bi-xenons). Nissan quoted £1000 per light!!

Don't worry though, i'm sure they won't be anywhere near that for the civic though!

IWANTACIVIC · 11th October 2006, 04:36

Cool i look forward to using them

no pum intented

1st October 2006, 20:22	#1 (permalink)
apd Valve Cap Join Date: 1st October 2006 Location: north wales Posts: 31 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	HID headlights First of all hello to everyone Iam thinking of buying a new civic soon looking through the civic brochure i see reference to HID headlights but no explanination of what they are so my question is what are HID headlights on the civic?

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AubreyS Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 12th August 2006 Location: Rayleigh, Essex Posts: 350 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Description: High Intensity Discharge (HID) lights, also know as Xenon lights, produce a bright light resulting from an electric arc inside a capsule full of Xenon gas. Many times, HID lighting appears to give off a bluish tint when the bulbs are lit. This technology produces a significantly brighter and whiter light than that of a standard halogen light. HID lights first began appearing on luxury cars in the late 1990s and are becoming increasingly more common as standard equipment. Purpose: As a newer headlight technology, HID lights provide better visibility at night, which help to improve night time driving safety. HID lights also consume less electricity than their halogen counterparts, reducing load on the cars electrical system. Because of the projector-like technology of HIDS, their high-tech appearance is also a welcome addition to today’s vehicle designs. Maintenance Tips/Suggestions: Check headlight operation frequently and always replace defective bulbs with another of the same exact type. During replacement, be careful not to touch the bulb itself as the oil from your skin can cause the bulb to fail. Cars with HID lights from the factory meet lighting safety requirements for that specific make, year and model. If you plan to retrofit your cars standard halogen lights over to HID, make sure the bulbs/conversion kits result in a legal installation for street use. HID conversions are usually more involved than just a simple bulb replacement and require thorough research before making the decision to switch. Last edited by AubreyS; 1st October 2006 at 20:35.

2nd October 2006, 00:35	#11 (permalink)
JPDirect Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 1st October 2006 Location: London Posts: 172 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Projector Lamps Hi all, I agree, the HID lights are really excellent. They light up the road perfectly. However, for some reason, Honda have put HID lamps in the Civic (only on EX and I think on the Sports too), but haven't put them in the Projector. By not doing this, it doesn't show the full spectrum of light. When you see other cars with HID lamps, you can sometimes see the red, green and yellow light refracting from the Projector style lamps, however I feel cheated because my EX has got the HID lamps, but not the projector style lamps! BIG let down in my opinion!

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1st October 2006, 20:49	#3 (permalink)
apd Valve Cap Join Date: 1st October 2006 Location: north wales Posts: 31 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Many thanks for youre reply AubreyS

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AubreyS Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 12th August 2006 Location: Rayleigh, Essex Posts: 350 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	You're welcome. I have a saying.... If you want an answer to ANYTHING...... look on Google!

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AubreyS Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 12th August 2006 Location: Rayleigh, Essex Posts: 350 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Ha ha Nice one... Well maybe a breastfeeding mother would have been preferential.

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IWANTACIVIC Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 16th September 2006 Location: LINCS UK Posts: 658 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Does the hid lights give a better light in real life ? they look good when a car come towards u but dont look that much better are they from behind the wheel ?

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Pottsy Administrator Civinfo master Join Date: 10th April 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 5,442 Thanks: 22 Thanked 159 Times in 95 Posts iTrader: (0)	Yes.

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ads Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 16th August 2006 Location: Epping, Essex Posts: 114 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	HID lights are definitly better, I've had them in my last two cars and now I won't buy a car without them. They are on the top of my list for important accessories whenever i buy a new car. However, it must be pointed out that they are not cheap! Xenon lights come at a premium, especially from dealers. I wanted to replace my nissan 350Z headlights from the 2005 spec (only xenon main beams) to 2006 spec (bi-xenons). Nissan quoted £1000 per light!! Don't worry though, i'm sure they won't be anywhere near that for the civic though!

11th October 2006, 04:36	#13 (permalink)
IWANTACIVIC Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 16th September 2006 Location: LINCS UK Posts: 658 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Cool i look forward to using them no pum intented