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    What's wrong with projector retrofits?

    Well thank you for that detailed explanation. As for the "self contained" thing, I was referring to a projector with a proper shroud producing a correct beam pattern on its own, versus "hid kits" in halogen housing, which never produce a correct beam pattern. You brought up an important...
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    What's wrong with projector retrofits?

    [The info in this thread applies to all projector retrofits, HID/LED/halogen alike. -Mod] So what exactly makes HID projector retrofits so bad? The projector is basically a self contained unit, so as long as one places it in a clear lens headlamp, in a position reasonably close to what it would...
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    2013 Honda Accord Touring V6 interior led kit,also back-up lights,license plate

    Good LED replacement bulbs provide more light, at a more pleasing color temp, while also drawing less power that the cheap incandescent bulbs most cars come with. I replaced all 4 dome lights on my car with 9 LED (IIRC they are 5050 SMD) boards with bulb adapters. They are really bright...
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    Another headlight restoration thread (on a 2006 Acura TL)

    Thanks for that info. I'll have to try that when I do restore my lights. They're not that bad yet, and as far as I can tell output and beam pattern are still excellent, so I'm holding off until they get a little worse before I remove what's left of the factory UV coating.
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    Another headlight restoration thread (on a 2006 Acura TL)

    So I've lurked on these forums a fair bit before registering, so I know the topic of restoring the hazed lenses on headlights has been practically beaten to death, so please forgive me. So I have a 2006 Acura TL and I've noticed the headlights are starting to haze up a bit. Nothing extreme yet...
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