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LenovoTurbo 01-12-2010 11:44 AM
So, did the OP get HID's?

Mugen EvOlutioN 01-12-2010 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Soundy (Post 6764994)
In fact, it's illegal in BC to run ANY HIDs that aren't direct from the manufacturer, SPECIFICALLY for your model of car. In other words, the only way you can legally add them to your car, is if they're available as a FACTORY OPTION for your car; then you can legally install THOSE SPECIFIC factory fixtures.

Now I just sit back and wait for someone to give me shit again for posting about this in here. Well guess what? Some people DON'T know that it's illegal, as evidenced by this question. Good on hJe6 for wanting to expand his knowledge.

Reasonable price for HIDs?
HID kit: $100-$150
Violation ticket for improper lighting: $167
Towing car home: $100-$200
Inspection: $100-$150
Reinspection after other illegal mods fail: $100-$150
Whining about it on RS only to get "I told you so": PRICELESS
here we go again
in every single HID thread

kootenaydub 01-12-2010 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Mugen EvOlutioN (Post 6766896)
here we go again
in every single HID thread
Well, he's right.

If you're going HID, you need projector headlights because they have the proper cut off. You cannot run reflectors, they will just blind everyone, it's illegal, and you'll actually have less useable light.

So, look for a oem retrofit projector headlight kit, and if it doesn't exist, then you're s.o.l.

You can always get a higher temp halogen bulb, like 6000k to get that 'blue' HID effect if that's the look you're going for.

Mugen EvOlutioN 01-12-2010 02:17 PM
ya well even with OEM retro-fit this guy will still tell u, ITS STILL ILLEGAL! ist against the law blah blah blah

If the vehicle didn equip with one, you shouldnt be running HID all that bullshit


AS i stated before, there isnt even ONE local shop thats doing retrofits for HID

Soundy 01-12-2010 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Mugen EvOlutioN (Post 6766896)
here we go again
in every single HID thread
You know, I wasn't even going to bother, but hJe6 asked... did I answer his question improperly? Did I tell him something that wasn't true? Is there something wrong with answering other members' questions just because the answers don't agree with your self-centered view of the universe?

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Originally Posted by kootenaydub (Post 6766937)
Well, he's right.

If you're going HID, you need projector headlights because they have the proper cut off. You cannot run reflectors, they will just blind everyone, it's illegal, and you'll actually have less useable light.
And projector retrofits are illegal as well.

IF YOU'RE CONCERNED ABOUT BEING LEGAL, then the only option is to install the complete OEM system (not just the housing) from the manufacturer, specifically for your car.

Soundy 01-12-2010 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Mugen EvOlutioN (Post 6766966)
ya well even with OEM retro-fit this guy will still tell u, ITS STILL ILLEGAL! ist against the law blah blah blah

If the vehicle didn equip with one, you shouldnt be running HID all that bullshit
Where did I say that?

Someone says they want to make an illegal mod to their car... since when is it a bad thing to warn them that it IS illegal and likely to cost them a ton of money?

If someone came in here and said they wanted to drive their car off a bridge, would you object because people said it would be a bad idea?

If you want to go ahead and do it after being warned, go right fucking ahead. But then don't come back whining about it when you get owned by the popo.

kootenaydub 01-12-2010 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Soundy (Post 6766972)

And projector retrofits are illegal as well.

IF YOU'RE CONCERNED ABOUT BEING LEGAL, then the only option is to install the complete OEM system (not just the housing) from the manufacturer, specifically for your car.
Yeah, that's why I said get an oem one, do you know what oem means?

You're too much of a sucker for trolls there soundy.

Case in point, if going HID, get projectors.

The chances of you getting caught for a proper HID set up is next to nothing.

Soundy 01-12-2010 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by kootenaydub (Post 6767043)
Yeah, that's why I said get an oem one, do you know what oem means?
Yes, I do, thank you.

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Case in point, if going HID, get projectors.

The chances of you getting caught for a proper HID set up is next to nothing.
That still doesn't make it legal. If you DO get caught, the consequences are the same.

If the ability to piss off other drivers is important enough to you to chance all that money, then by all means, more power to you.


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