# headlights

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/headlights/124136>\
**Category:** SON240sx Automotive\
**Created:** [May 3, 2009, 8:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/headlights/124136 "2009-05-03T20:21:22Z")\
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**Post date:** [May 4, 2009, 10:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/headlights/124136/6 "2009-05-04T10:41:05Z")

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> [@JDM cars through the years.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/jdm-cars-through-the-years/21828/27):
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> Yeah I’m in the market for a set of H4 housings, but I’m gonna stick with a decent halogen bulb. HID is fail unless your retrofit projectors, from what I’ve read.
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> Read spd-dmn’s thread about the 55w/60w Osram Sylvania bulbs he used in the e-code H4 housings. I dont remember what brand they were, probably Cibie or Hella.
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> Honestly, the quality of lighting should be plenty. I really suggest you stay away from the HID craze. I know its tempting, but do some serious research. I hate being blinded by ricers with ebay HID lights. It’s really dangerous, esp. for us 240 guys since our seating position is much lower than most cars.
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> If you’re looking for H4 housings, you can get the Hella ones from [frsport.com](http://frsport.com), and pdm sells some too. I’ve never heard any negative reviews regarding the housings, and they come with a pair of H4 bulbs too.
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> If you do get a set, please post pics, thanks.

Yea HID’s aint nothing special on open housing…

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