NateWA Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 anybody converted high beams to put in the lows for their car? Im thinking of doin it this weekend so I can actually see. for my accord it would be a 9005 to 9006 conversion just trim the 9005 and im good to go. I dont think there will be any overwattage problems cause the 9005 is the stock high beam so it should be able to handle 2 more.. anything I should be careful of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateWA Posted October 16, 2007 Author Share Posted October 16, 2007 ok since nobody responded i'll go ahead and do it and let you know how it goes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest heightsgtltd Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 So you can blind people? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVES XTOUTBK Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 So you can blind people? LOL!!! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinlsb Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 illegal "Belief does not make truth. Evidence makes truth. And belief does not make evidence." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGT Dave Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 That's not going to do you any good. The high beam bulbs are no brighter than the low beam bulbs. They just sit in a different reflector/projector that spreads the light out more. The low beam projector focuses the light down more on the road so that you don't blind oncoming drivers. In my last car, both the high and low beams used 9007 bulbs. If you're not happy with how bright your low beams are then you should consider switching to a different brand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laz Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Wow, you must be blind! The Legacy from 05+ has the best Halogen lights out there. The reflectors are very sharp! If you want brighter, just go HID. Cheap kits here on the site from reputable sellers. IBsomeonesayshowhidsarecrapandillegal X --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subiedude Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 HID's are the way to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmiller5 Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 should i even open my mouth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_luv Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 I say you should have me do your retro!!! Mr.350 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 blah....... gotta work..... OEM HID's Rx330 Retro  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobE Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 http://www.hard-c.com/wp-content/justdoit.jpg http://newenglandsubarus.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaGe Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 they must not have worked. wheres the OP at? OTM. Sorry I didn't mean to start a war which mainly forum people is all about . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I don't get this thread... OP- you want to get rid of the H7 series low beam bulb and go with another? who cares? It's the housing and the projector that do all the work.  If you want brighter, go buy some 100W H7's and throw them in there... PM me when you melt your harnesses and cause an engine fire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaGe Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 PM me when you melt your harnesses and cause an engine fire. has he sent you a PM yet? OTM. Sorry I didn't mean to start a war which mainly forum people is all about . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateWA Posted October 17, 2007 Author Share Posted October 17, 2007 haha Im not talking about a legacy here! its for my accord. Im gettin a leggy in june and ill do hids on that but this is just for now. Im just gonna put regular bulbs in though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 So why are you posting to a Legacy forum? Accords have pretty good headlights too from all the ones I've been in. You must be really blind if you can't see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateWA Posted October 17, 2007 Author Share Posted October 17, 2007 right now im running some old purple coated bulbs so switching back to stock should give me better lighting. the problem was the road was soaking up all the light when it was wet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateWA Posted October 17, 2007 Author Share Posted October 17, 2007 im not blind 20/15 with my contacts.. take them out. and im blind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 ok.. I understand what your doing. I did this on my Integra back in the day. yes you would take the 9005 bulb from the highbeam and trim the top part so that it will fit into 9006 slot of the low beam. You don't glare anymore then stock but with the higher wattage of the high beams you get a little more light. In my own opinion its not worth the effort. Just go buy some silverstars and you'll be more than satisfied. OEM HID's Rx330 Retro  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Holy this sounds like some sweet ricer mod. Purple coated bulbs sound like some PIAA 6000k+ HID simulation which aren't going to get you better lighting. 4K and down. stick with DOT approved models.  I am a former Honda Fan-Boy who has had many lighting variations in my days, but ***king around with the lighting system with trimmed or Frankensteined bulbs is not a good idea.  If you want to get more light, buy some better lights, like Silverstars, like MiniSG says, or leave them alone.  The cops aren't born yesterday... they can spot hacked lights from a mile away and they'll be more than happy to hand out a ticket to some older Honda with 'altered lighting'. i don't care if it's SoCal, Vancouver, whatever... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateWA Posted October 17, 2007 Author Share Posted October 17, 2007 ok thanks guys I think im just gonna pull the purple crap out and put in regular stock bulbs. Im sure it will be an improvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest heightsgtltd Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 phew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTATV Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 is 20/15 better than or worse than 20/20. I know im 20/20 but never really understood how that whole system works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateWA Posted October 17, 2007 Author Share Posted October 17, 2007 20/15 means that I can read from 20 feet what you can read at 15. (If you're 20/20) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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