CF4 headlight bulb type?

Moclov · 27th December 2007, 07:51 PM

Does anyone know which type of HID bulb CF4's take? From what I can gather from a quick search there's two types, D2R and D2S, which one am I after?

Thanks! :thumbsup:

K_ma23 · 27th December 2007, 11:20 PM

D2R or there is D2C which fits both factory D2S and D2R bulb sit.

Kaikohe Rocks · 30th December 2007, 06:43 PM

Yeah... D2R. One of mine blew a while ago and I got a new pair off trade me. Pays to buy a pair cos' they come out in different colour temperatures. These are the ones I got (8000K) and they look a lot nicer (and a bit clearer) than the Philips ones that were in the car already. Getting them off trademe was a bit worring, but I've had no problems since buying them 6 months ago.

Ps.. I tried Repco first and the guy there didn't even know what HID lights were

Kaikohe Rocks · 30th December 2007, 06:44 PM

sorry... these are the ones I bought:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-133603867.htm

ops:

Moclov · 30th December 2007, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaikohe Rocks

Yeah... D2R. One of mine blew a while ago and I got a new pair off trade me. Pays to buy a pair cos' they come out in different colour temperatures.

Yup, found this out the hard way

I bought 1 new bulb from Honda and it's very dull and yellow compared to the other... Time for a new pair!

Do you think 8000K is a good temperature? Not too blue?

Kaikohe Rocks · 30th December 2007, 07:34 PM

8000K is a lot better than the 4300K ones that came with the car. Doesn't really stand out as blue - more of an icy colour (only looks blue because every other cars headlights are so dull).

It makes the reflectors and signs on the road really stand out when driving at night which makes it a lot easier and safer to drive. Also a lot less strain on the eyes as everything stands out. I've done a lot of night driving (eg Kaikohe to Palmerston North from dusk til dawn) and these were definately worth the money as the 8000K bulbs keep you alert.

I hardly ever need use my Full beams now because these are so clear. (just make sure you get the 35W ones. Some cheap shit ones are selling on trade me with higher wattage which I've heard can get too hot for your housing etc).

Hope this helps

PS. If I can figure out how to upload some pics, I'll post some which show the colour difference between the HID Bulbs and the fog lights...

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Kaikohe Rocks · 30th December 2007, 07:50 PM

Hope this works (I'm sure there's an easier way)...

Here's the Lights on dip

http://www.bebo.com/PhotoAlbumBig.js...oId=6486146889

Here they are with the fog lights on as well (really dull looking, but used to look alright before I got the new bulbs)

http://www.bebo.com/PhotoAlbumBig.js...oId=6486146902

Sorry if it don't work

ops:

duncanb · 31st December 2007, 06:44 AM

I have 2 cars with the HID bulbs and the blue ones are great. Only problem is what happens on high beam - the little blue light on the dash glows, but can't see much difference. I changed the high beam to Philips +50 bulbs (either get Hella +50 or Repco now sell the Philips bulbs) which helps. There are also some really blue JDM halogen bulbs available, which I might try.

Moclov · 31st December 2007, 09:14 AM

Excellent, thanks for the info!

27th December 2007, 07:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
Moclov Senior Member 7,000rpm (Peak Power) Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 3,654 Location: Auckland	CF4 headlight bulb type? Does anyone know which type of HID bulb CF4's take? From what I can gather from a quick search there's two types, D2R and D2S, which one am I after? Thanks! :thumbsup: __________________ Nuff said.

27th December 2007, 11:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
K_ma23 Senior Member 5,000rpm (VTEC Power!) Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 1,035 Location: Hamilton	Re: CF4 headlight bulb type? D2R or there is D2C which fits both factory D2S and D2R bulb sit. __________________ Hondata s300 powered Accord Euro R at 8200rpm Its not how many horse power you have, its how powerful your horses are.

30th December 2007, 06:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
Kaikohe Rocks Junior Member 700rpm (Idle) Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 17 Location: Kaikohe	Yeah... D2R. One of mine blew a while ago and I got a new pair off trade me. Pays to buy a pair cos' they come out in different colour temperatures. These are the ones I got (8000K) and they look a lot nicer (and a bit clearer) than the Philips ones that were in the car already. Getting them off trademe was a bit worring, but I've had no problems since buying them 6 months ago. Ps.. I tried Repco first and the guy there didn't even know what HID lights were __________________ '98 SiR-T Accord

30th December 2007, 06:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
Kaikohe Rocks Junior Member 700rpm (Idle) Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 17 Location: Kaikohe	sorry... these are the ones I bought: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-133603867.htm ops: __________________ '98 SiR-T Accord

30th December 2007, 07:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
Kaikohe Rocks Junior Member 700rpm (Idle) Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 17 Location: Kaikohe	8000K is a lot better than the 4300K ones that came with the car. Doesn't really stand out as blue - more of an icy colour (only looks blue because every other cars headlights are so dull). It makes the reflectors and signs on the road really stand out when driving at night which makes it a lot easier and safer to drive. Also a lot less strain on the eyes as everything stands out. I've done a lot of night driving (eg Kaikohe to Palmerston North from dusk til dawn) and these were definately worth the money as the 8000K bulbs keep you alert. I hardly ever need use my Full beams now because these are so clear. (just make sure you get the 35W ones. Some cheap shit ones are selling on trade me with higher wattage which I've heard can get too hot for your housing etc). Hope this helps PS. If I can figure out how to upload some pics, I'll post some which show the colour difference between the HID Bulbs and the fog lights... [/img] __________________ '98 SiR-T Accord

30th December 2007, 07:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
Kaikohe Rocks Junior Member 700rpm (Idle) Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 17 Location: Kaikohe	Hope this works (I'm sure there's an easier way)... Here's the Lights on dip http://www.bebo.com/PhotoAlbumBig.js...oId=6486146889 Here they are with the fog lights on as well (really dull looking, but used to look alright before I got the new bulbs) http://www.bebo.com/PhotoAlbumBig.js...oId=6486146902 Sorry if it don't work ops: __________________ '98 SiR-T Accord

31st December 2007, 06:44 AM	#8 (permalink)
duncanb Senior Member 3,000rpm (Grandma Drag) Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 415 Location: Auckland	I have 2 cars with the HID bulbs and the blue ones are great. Only problem is what happens on high beam - the little blue light on the dash glows, but can't see much difference. I changed the high beam to Philips +50 bulbs (either get Hella +50 or Repco now sell the Philips bulbs) which helps. There are also some really blue JDM halogen bulbs available, which I might try.

31st December 2007, 09:14 AM	#9 (permalink)
Moclov Senior Member 7,000rpm (Peak Power) Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 3,654 Location: Auckland	Excellent, thanks for the info! __________________ Nuff said.

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