How good are these headlamps?

[Tony-si]

I hope this is the right forums thread for this section.
They come with their own lamps. looking for a nicer way to see the street. I don't have the money for them now but i also want aerodynamic as well .
http://www.ebay.com/itm/12-15-Civic-Coupe-Sedan-FB-FG-Black-TRON-TUBE-Projector-Headlights-Headlamps-/171366622824?fits=Year:2013|Make:Honda|Model:Civic|Submodel:Si&hash=item27e63f2668:g:ehkAAOSwoFxZgl9q&vxp=mtr
or can any one make suggestions?

 

[Nomar06]

Most aftermarket headlights like that do not have a good light output. Sometimes it is even worse than the stock headlights that come with the car.

You can look around and search google for the output shots.

 

[webby]

Not identical, but shows what nomar is talking about with aftermarket lights

http://9thcivic.com/forum/threads/procivic-projector-matte-black-led-headlights.8925/

 

[SpaceJam]

Yeah honestly stick with stock or go with a retrofit. I had the SpecD ones and even with HIDs I felt like they were a downgrade compared to stock in light output.

 

[webby]

If you want an upgrade, go with a retrofit. Nothing compares.

example of various projectors/bulbs/lenses -
http://9thcivic.com/forum/threads/hid-projectors-compared-round-2.7652/

for the price, mini h1 projectors work quite well and you can install them yourself. There are 3 or so DIY's in the lighting diy section where people used mini h1 projectors.

 

[Nix]

Yes, don't waste your money on those ebay lights. The actual light output will most likely be horrible.

 

[Tony-si]

what is the best light to install in the stock headlight that will produce daylight color and will be better coverage over stock? i would like something that would shine bright over a newly black pavement road..

 

[webby]

A retrofit with hid bulbs. 4300-5000 kelvin rating will give you “white” output.