OEM HIDs question.

[nguvanh]

Hi,
What is type of OEM HIDs bulbs in GT?
Thanks

 

[CX-7owner]

4K H7 like in the
CX-7 maybe?

 

[WaxiP5]

projector type HID's use D2S bulbs, reflector type (like in older Acuras & Lexus') use D2R.

There is now a new mercury-free HID system called D4S/D4R, but this uses a different type of ballast I think.

 

[nguvanh]

So there is different housing between T and GT because mine T use H11 type for lower beam. Anyone know if I can use D2S bulbs to H11 housing?
Thanks for replies.

 

[l-miwa]

You would need to get a conversion kit that includes the ballasts and bulbs. MTEC has one available for an H11 housing for $250.

 

[nguvanh]

Anyone know about NBO (www.neverburnout.com) HIDs? They guarantee lifetime for bulbs and 3 years for ballasts. Any advises on quality between MTEC and NBO HIDs?

 

[WaxiP5]

I suggest not going after aftermarket HID kits. It is best to use OEM components. Look for OEM ballasts and bulbs on Ebay. I just do not know if there is a coversion for the H11 base.

In my Subaru Legacy GT, I used OEM Denso ballasts with Philips D2S bulbs and H7 adaptors. I had previously used a kit HID from a vendor in this forum but I was not happy with it. The bulb burned out after 1 year.

 

[DashingMax]

If you're on a budget, go with a set of PIAA Xtreme White bulbs. They're not HID, but the best non-HID light you can get. I've had great experience with the PIAA bulbs on my Nissan Maxima's. Lasted years with no problems & much cheaper than HID conversion.