retrofitted headlights and 3rd brake light
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From: connecticant
The beam pattern for headlamps meant for left-hand traffic is the opposite of the above, with most light concentrated on the left. So if you were to use JDM headlamps in the US, most of the light will go into the other lane and glare other drivers.
No, JDM headlamps are not a good idea as headlamp optics are engineered for traffic directionality. Here is a typical beam pattern for vehicles in right-hand traffic countries:
The beam pattern for headlamps meant for left-hand traffic is the opposite of the above, with most light concentrated on the left. So if you were to use JDM headlamps in the US, most of the light will go into the other lane and glare other drivers.
The beam pattern for headlamps meant for left-hand traffic is the opposite of the above, with most light concentrated on the left. So if you were to use JDM headlamps in the US, most of the light will go into the other lane and glare other drivers.
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some install notes:
a.It is a pita to remove the bumper especially if it's the first time. Put masking tape on the part just below the HL to avoid damaging the paint.
b. Once the bumper is removed, space is more than enough for wiring, etc.
c. matsu ballasts are mounted oem style, under the HL
d. the HL is big and can receive even 3" projectors like TL.
e.Careful to test for leaks and moisture after sealing the HL.
f. You need male H4 sockets to connect to the oem harness to avoid splicing into the original harness.
g. made custom harness for this install using fuse, relays and all joints were soldered and wrapped with shrink tubes, elec.tapes and split loom
The output of the stock hl is ok but the fxr is way better and together with the oem fogs, you get a nice intensity in the middle and also the width.
compared my EG with FX/4300 philips/denso vs mt stock GE: (cutoff of my EG is even slanted downwards). There is a big difference in intensity and width.
a.It is a pita to remove the bumper especially if it's the first time. Put masking tape on the part just below the HL to avoid damaging the paint.
b. Once the bumper is removed, space is more than enough for wiring, etc.
c. matsu ballasts are mounted oem style, under the HL
d. the HL is big and can receive even 3" projectors like TL.
e.Careful to test for leaks and moisture after sealing the HL.
f. You need male H4 sockets to connect to the oem harness to avoid splicing into the original harness.
g. made custom harness for this install using fuse, relays and all joints were soldered and wrapped with shrink tubes, elec.tapes and split loom
The output of the stock hl is ok but the fxr is way better and together with the oem fogs, you get a nice intensity in the middle and also the width.
compared my EG with FX/4300 philips/denso vs mt stock GE: (cutoff of my EG is even slanted downwards). There is a big difference in intensity and width.
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No, JDM headlamps are not a good idea as headlamp optics are engineered for traffic directionality. Here is a typical beam pattern for vehicles in right-hand traffic countries:
The beam pattern for headlamps meant for left-hand traffic is the opposite of the above, with most light concentrated on the left. So if you were to use JDM headlamps in the US, most of the light will go into the other lane and glare other drivers.
The beam pattern for headlamps meant for left-hand traffic is the opposite of the above, with most light concentrated on the left. So if you were to use JDM headlamps in the US, most of the light will go into the other lane and glare other drivers.
I actually have the JDM Honda Civic Type R Headlights on my Honda Civic, and there is absolutely no cause for concern.
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From: connecticant
ECE/EEC Marking: Headlamp Suitability for Traffic Direction
This is a very important marking. All low ("passing", "lower", "dipped") beams are an asymmetrical distribution of light to give maximum seeing in the direction of travel while controlling glare light directed towards oncoming traffic. A headlamp intended for use in traffic that flows on the right side of the road must never be used on the left side of the road, nor must a left-traffic headlamp ever be used on the right side of the road. A wrong-side-of-road headlamp does not provide adequate illumination for the driver to see what he needs to see in order to drive safely, and severely blinds oncoming traffic. This cannot be corrected by adjusting the aim of the lamp, because traffic-handedness is intrinsic in the optics of the lamp. This means it is very unsafe to use UK-spec, Australian-spec, or Japanese-spec ("JDM") headlamps in the United States, Canada, Continental Europe or any other location that drives on the right side of the road. Many performance parts dealers are illegally importing and selling JDM or wrong-side-of-road ECE headlamps into North America, and touting them as a "performance improvement". They may or may not have ECE headlamp markings, but they are not a performance improvement -- they are a danger.
This is a very important marking. All low ("passing", "lower", "dipped") beams are an asymmetrical distribution of light to give maximum seeing in the direction of travel while controlling glare light directed towards oncoming traffic. A headlamp intended for use in traffic that flows on the right side of the road must never be used on the left side of the road, nor must a left-traffic headlamp ever be used on the right side of the road. A wrong-side-of-road headlamp does not provide adequate illumination for the driver to see what he needs to see in order to drive safely, and severely blinds oncoming traffic. This cannot be corrected by adjusting the aim of the lamp, because traffic-handedness is intrinsic in the optics of the lamp. This means it is very unsafe to use UK-spec, Australian-spec, or Japanese-spec ("JDM") headlamps in the United States, Canada, Continental Europe or any other location that drives on the right side of the road. Many performance parts dealers are illegally importing and selling JDM or wrong-side-of-road ECE headlamps into North America, and touting them as a "performance improvement". They may or may not have ECE headlamp markings, but they are not a performance improvement -- they are a danger.
doesn't matter where he got it, it wont fit your Fit 
The OP does however have the best looking OEM front end that's out there.
The OP does however have the best looking OEM front end that's out there.
Even if you align the headlights it still would not be safe to run them in this country. Its not just a simple up and down fix. The reflectors inside the assembly are are different. Glarus knows what hes talking about.
To stay on topic though, those are real nice looking headlights. Love those shrouds. I commend you for taking other peoples feelings into consideration and not getting the crappy PnP kits that reduce visibility and blind others.
To stay on topic though, those are real nice looking headlights. Love those shrouds. I commend you for taking other peoples feelings into consideration and not getting the crappy PnP kits that reduce visibility and blind others.
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