wtf

cleargrip · 03-03-2008, 04:46 PM

i thought the s2000 had xenons of hids or whatever their called now people are telling me they dont

tuna79 · 03-03-2008, 05:27 PM

They do, and they're fantastic. The color is determined by the temp they burn at measured in kelvin. 4-6k are the best for brightness and visibility. The hotter they get the more colorful. Mine are 12k and are very illegally blue but damn cool so I'm not changin till the fuzz starts chasin me down.

SilverS2K422 · 03-03-2008, 05:35 PM

how do you get 12k?

cleargrip · 03-03-2008, 05:46 PM

yeah is it just a bulb or something or do you have to get a conversion

Java Junky · 03-03-2008, 06:53 PM

You take 11k n' add one. (Sorry Sil. 'Couldn't help myself.)

SilverS2K422 · 03-03-2008, 07:16 PM

ha ha

gomarlins3 · 03-03-2008, 07:48 PM

As already stated, the S2000 has HID lights.

kaotik25 · 04-09-2008, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cleargrip

yeah is it just a bulb or something or do you have to get a conversion

you can keep the existing ballast and harness just need to get the D2S bulbs with 12000K rating. you can find these anywhere. Hope that helps.

sonic · 04-09-2008, 08:18 PM

How much do they run? Are they hard to install?

ap1sleeper · 04-10-2008, 08:09 AM

they are not hard to install. The only way I know to change the low and high beam bulbs is to remove the headlight from the car. Once that is done it is a REALLY simple process. I am not sure, but you MAY be able to go in from the engine bay just behind the headlight on the fender to reach the low beam HID....dont hold me to that though.

Wheazel · 04-11-2008, 12:24 AM

On my European version the lights come with a polyellipsodial lens xenon for low beam. The high beam lamp is a regular H1. Just days ago I did convert those H1s into 6k xenons. Had to weld custom holders, will take a pic hopefully during weekend.

Oh and the high beams are the ones closest to the engine compartment so the access holes should be enough to get there. Its a narrow place tho and I did my install now that my car is disassembled for upcoming turbo installation. Makes things easier. Hardest part of installing the xenons was to get them into the custom holders and insert them without touching the glass and pollute the surface. (Shortens lifespan significantly)

/Wheaz

Pablo · 04-11-2008, 08:05 AM

High beams for sure can be changed from the engine compartment. I recently changed mine to H1 "cool blue". Look in the manual for instructions. They are not great, but do help.It's not easy however. Small hands are a must, and be careful of sharp edges. The left side is easier than the right so start with the left.

03-03-2008, 04:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
cleargrip Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 59	wtf i thought the s2000 had xenons of hids or whatever their called now people are telling me they dont

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Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,313	You take 11k n' add one. (Sorry Sil. 'Couldn't help myself.) __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

03-03-2008, 07:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,493	As already stated, the S2000 has HID lights. __________________ Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

04-09-2008, 08:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
sonic Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Southern MD Posts: 1,030	How much do they run? Are they hard to install? __________________ GO FAST OR GO HOME

04-11-2008, 12:24 AM	#11 (permalink)
Wheazel Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 64	On my European version the lights come with a polyellipsodial lens xenon for low beam. The high beam lamp is a regular H1. Just days ago I did convert those H1s into 6k xenons. Had to weld custom holders, will take a pic hopefully during weekend. Oh and the high beams are the ones closest to the engine compartment so the access holes should be enough to get there. Its a narrow place tho and I did my install now that my car is disassembled for upcoming turbo installation. Makes things easier. Hardest part of installing the xenons was to get them into the custom holders and insert them without touching the glass and pollute the surface. (Shortens lifespan significantly) /Wheaz Last edited by Wheazel : 04-11-2008 at 12:29 AM.

03-03-2008, 05:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
tuna79 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Panama City Beach Posts: 16	They do, and they're fantastic. The color is determined by the temp they burn at measured in kelvin. 4-6k are the best for brightness and visibility. The hotter they get the more colorful. Mine are 12k and are very illegally blue but damn cool so I'm not changin till the fuzz starts chasin me down.

03-03-2008, 05:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
SilverS2K422 SilverS2K Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 543	how do you get 12k?

03-03-2008, 05:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
cleargrip Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 59	yeah is it just a bulb or something or do you have to get a conversion

03-03-2008, 07:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
SilverS2K422 SilverS2K Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 543	ha ha

04-10-2008, 08:09 AM	#10 (permalink)
ap1sleeper Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 137	they are not hard to install. The only way I know to change the low and high beam bulbs is to remove the headlight from the car. Once that is done it is a REALLY simple process. I am not sure, but you MAY be able to go in from the engine bay just behind the headlight on the fender to reach the low beam HID....dont hold me to that though.

04-11-2008, 08:05 AM	#12 (permalink)
Pablo Sentient Being Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LI, NY Posts: 585	High beams for sure can be changed from the engine compartment. I recently changed mine to H1 "cool blue". Look in the manual for instructions. They are not great, but do help.It's not easy however. Small hands are a must, and be careful of sharp edges. The left side is easier than the right so start with the left. __________________ Regards, Pablo "If everything seems under control, you're not going fast enough" Mario Andretti

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