My MK4...lots of pics!

[SirSmokeAlot]

Why do you have to be such a tool and promote people being ignorant? HID's in reflector housings are NEVER ok for on-road use, NEVER!

this^

you both need to read a little more.... f#cking idiots...

[BlackRadon]

that engine bay looked hardcore grimy from one of those pictures! most have taken a few hours to clean it.

[draggingframe]

Why do you have to be such a tool and promote people being ignorant? HID's in reflector housings are NEVER ok for on-road use, NEVER!

You're right, OEM headlights properly aimed should be banned. It's just a brighter bulb, and if he aims them correctly they are no worse than factory bulbs.

[DelawareDub]

You're right, OEM headlights properly aimed should be banned. It's just a brighter bulb, and if he aims them correctly they are no worse than factory bulbs.

Ok here you go, car on left, is "properly" aimed with HIDs in reflector housing...see how the light disperses compared to the HIDs in the projector housing (car on right)? No matter how you aim them the light will still be all over the place unless its in a projector housing.

[draggingframe]

Ok here you go, car on left, is "properly" aimed with HIDs in reflector housing...see how the light disperses compared to the HIDs in the projector housing (car on right)? NO matter how you aim them the light will still be all over the place unless its in a prejector housing.

Mine look nothing like that. That looks like it's not aimed, and through foggy plastic lenses. I will take a picture of mine tonight.

[cris.noria]

well to everybody rippin me a new one for having h.i.d's in my headlights, it came like that when purchased. I guess i ****ed up in thinking that aftermarkets wouldnt be considered as stock housing, il admit that. i love the look of the hid's though, but if it does become such a problem il just end up changing them eventually. The headlights where never really a big concern to me as i was over-excited about purchasing my coils and rims (soon)

so no need to bash lol.
As for the BOV, some people here are all about performance and whatnot, but its okay...maybe someday il take it out, but as of now il keep it as i really enjoy the sound.

[draggingframe]

well to everybody rippin me a new one for having h.i.d's in my headlights, it came like that when purchased. I guess i ****ed up in thinking that aftermarkets wouldnt be considered as stock housing, il admit that. i love the look of the hid's though, but if it does become such a problem il just end up changing them eventually. The headlights where never really a big concern to me as i was over-excited about purchasing my coils and rims (soon)

so no need to bash lol.
As for the BOV, some people here are all about performance and whatnot, but its okay...maybe someday il take it out, but as of now il keep it as i really enjoy the sound.

Welcome to vortex. Any time you post pictures of your car this will happen, unless you have 3 piece wheels, air (or coils low enough to ruin the car), and euro parts worth more than the kbb on your car.

[cris.noria]

I should be there, im the tall dude with the black mk4 gti on polished sawblades

yea i saw that there, really nice look man! il keep an eye out for you next time, i usually park with a black civic sir.

Not bad! I actually like the stickers. No one else does because they aren't from the "popular" section of a sticker website, and you didn't put them in a row down one side of the rear window.

Screw paying for OEM projectors, or reps. I have always had HID's in stock housings as long as they are not fluted lenses. I aim them so I can see perfectly, and no one has ever flashed me for having my "brights on" before.

Keep up the good work.

thanks alot man. Yea i just read what some people say ad w.e, if they get mad about it then w.e some of them have a point, but its my car overall, so we'll see what i do.

[cris.noria]

Welcome to vortex. Any time you post pictures of your car this will happen, unless you have 3 piece wheels, air (or coils low enough to ruin the car), and euro parts worth more than the kbb on your car.

Lmaoo, the truest statement ive read all day thanks alot man

[MechEngg]

You're right, OEM headlights properly aimed should be banned. It's just a brighter bulb, and if he aims them correctly they are no worse than factory bulbs.

The thing is, it is not just a brighter bulb. The arc is running parallel to the car and is actually further out from the reflector surface. A halogen bulb filament is perpendicular to the car and further in. I will draw you a paint picture so you actually understand that it is NOT just a brighter bulb, the actual optics of the reflector are not correct. Dumbass.

[DelawareDub]

The thing is, it is not just a brighter bulb. The arc is running parallel to the car and is actually further out from the reflector surface. A halogen bulb filament is perpendicular to the car and further in. I will draw you a paint picture so you actually understand that it is NOT just a brighter bulb, the actual optics of the reflector are not correct. Dumbass.

In for paint skills

[MechEngg]

Halogens on the left. Filiment orientation in yellow.
HID on the right. Arc orientation in yellow.



And don't doubt my computer skillz

[LC6X]

[LAgtivr6]

your thread has turned into a debate on HID's, and i hate HID's no matter if they're done right or not.

[cris.noria]

your thread has turned into a debate on HID's, and i hate HID's no matter if they're done right or not.

lmfaoo this is just funny now


OKAY PEOPLE..jesus christ i shall get projectors within the next two weeks or so!!! there! NOW....which ones would you guys recommend, i want to get a nice set that would flow nice with the black and NO LED STRIPS!!!!!

[MechEngg]

Yada Yada

This is also a very very good link.

http://www.danielsternlighting.com/t...nversions.html

[MechEngg]

lmfaoo this is just funny now


OKAY PEOPLE..jesus christ i shall get projectors within the next two weeks or so!!! there! NOW....which ones would you guys recommend, i want to get a nice set that would flow nice with the black and NO LED STRIPS!!!!!

I would highly recommend a set of retrofits. Either make them yourself or get rodgertherabit to make you a set. They are decent priced for the quality you get and they are basically the best lighting you can get performance AND looks wise

[mkIIIdub90]

meh

[tehlub]

[Chauncey Wellington III]

Mechengg wins consistently

[MechEngg]

Mechengg wins consistently

Thanks

[zero_x_soul]

Everybody knows what HID stands for...

And please explain to me in any terms possible how you can have HID's without ballasts.....you don't seem to be the sharpest tool in the shed, just a regular tool.

i doubt that everybody knows what hid stands for. and great you win. you obviously have alot of free time if you made that whole picture and debate about this stuff

[cris.noria]

i doubt that everybody knows what hid stands for. and great you win. you obviously have alot of free time if you made that whole picture and debate about this stuff

loool. There the contest is over, we all know about the HID's now.


come on people no need to bash on how people do their cars. Not like im putting some ****ass bomex body kit and neon lights. Im not surprised though, Vortex has a worse rep than JDMR when it comes to bashing lmao.
anyways....Back MY thread on MY car

[Chauncey Wellington III]

loool. There the contest is over, we all know about the HID's now.


come on people no need to bash on how people do their cars. Not like im putting some ****ass bomex body kit and neon lights. Im not surprised though, Vortex has a worse rep than JDMR when it comes to bashing lmao.
anyways....Back MY thread on MY car

There is reason. I can't ****ing stand kids like you blinding me at night on two lane roads (Or any roads for that matter)

[cris.noria]

There is reason. I can't ****ing stand kids like you blinding me at night on two lane roads (Or any roads for that matter)

well i fully stated that i am going to look into projectors a couple posts ago, just in case you missed that

[MechEngg]

well i fully stated that i am going to look into projectors a couple posts ago, just in case you missed that

Take out the HID's until you switch over. End of story

[R3VOLUTION]

you're a retard.

In all honestly, I think your the retard.. its not stock for fu*k sake.

Compare the headlight.. -_-"

FYI - This is a stock headlight
http://image.eurotuner.com/f/web/904...enger_view.jpg

[DelawareDub]

No his comment still stands, as it is still a reflector housing. So stock.

[TheMel]

No his comment still stands, as it is still a reflector housing. So stock.

X2

I'm not the angry type, but I agree. OP, we know you're getting new housing, but as a courtesy to other drivers, put stock bulbs back for the time being.

[Chauncey Wellington III]

In all honestly, I think your the retard.. its not stock for fu*k sake.

Compare the headlight.. -_-"

FYI - This is a stock headlight
http://image.eurotuner.com/f/web/904...enger_view.jpg

[R3VOLUTION]

this lol

HIDs stand for High-intensity discharge meaning a high output of light for the bulbs.

but when not done correctly, i.e. no ballasts or in rear projection housing, then HID stands for hello. im a dickhead.

remember, this is a euro, not a japanese car. we have class well some of us

Why the hatred? Grow up and have some respect. Honestly I'd be in a Civic and literately have more class than you. People like you make me sick.

[R3VOLUTION]

There is reason. I can't ****ing stand kids like you blinding me at night on two lane roads (Or any roads for that matter)

So what? Honestly you probably had a sad childhood that you got rip someone on the forums about their ride. The worst thing is that you choose to be a fu*king internet troll. Look this guy he had to pull out a GIF image post in under 2mins. Here's a tip get a life.. its not even about the HID anymore. Quit hating.

[Chauncey Wellington III]

So what? Honestly you probably had a sad childhood that you got rip someone on the forums about their ride. The worst thing is that you choose to be a fu*king internet troll. Look this guy he had to pull out a GIF image post in under 2mins. Here's a tip get a life.. its not even about the HID anymore. Quit hating.

You're right my life is awful. The fact that I'm home at 11:30 on a monday night (with work in the morning) shows that I really should just kill myself

I'm not being a troll I'm being honest. It's you children that give this scene a bad name with your ebay drop in HID's and half ass badge-less grills. I'm not going to compliment anyone who isn't deserving. He can learn to take criticism or go cry to his mommy. I could care less.

[MurryEB]

So what? Honestly you probably had a sad childhood that you got rip someone on the forums about their ride. The worst thing is that you choose to be a fu*king internet troll. Look this guy he had to pull out a GIF image post in under 2mins. Here's a tip get a life.. its not even about the HID anymore. Quit hating.

[Blujett18T]