Does the 10th-generation Civic Pride Edition come with projector lenses?
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10th-generation Civic Pride Edition comes with projector lenses. Here are the key functions of projector lenses: 1. With strong light-concentrating capability, projector lenses illuminate the road surface more brightly and clearly. 2. Due to minimal light dispersion, their illumination range is longer and clearer than conventional halogen lamps, enabling drivers to spot distant objects promptly to avoid missing turns or targets. 3. Compared to traditional headlight assemblies, projector lens headlights provide more uniform brightness and superior penetration, ensuring strong visibility during rainy or foggy conditions. This allows approaching vehicles to detect light signals immediately, helping prevent accidents.
My tenth-generation Civic Pride Edition came with factory-installed projector lenses from the very beginning. Although these halogen projector headlights are less bright compared to the currently popular LED ones, they have excellent light convergence and provide even road illumination at night. When I went to the lighting upgrade shop recently to switch to LED bulbs, the technician praised the good compatibility of this projector base, mentioning that a simple D2R bulb replacement would suffice. However, it's worth noting that the high-end version's wing-style LED headlights are full LED assemblies. If you only replace the bulb in our model, the penetration in rainy conditions might actually decrease. If the budget allows, it's recommended to upgrade the entire assembly. Just changing the bulb costs around a hundred bucks but offers limited improvement. The shop owner mentioned that the factory halogen projectors can last five to six years without issues, and if they get dirty, simply wiping the lens cover with alcohol swabs will do the trick.
In the case of modifying the 10th-generation Civic's headlights that I've handled, the Pride trim comes with factory-installed halogen bi-xenon projectors. This cold-glue sealed projector assembly actually uses decent materials, with the reflector bowl coating being thicker than aftermarket parts. During a previous headlight modification for a client, I disassembled it and found the projector uses high-definition optical glass inside, which is far superior to the PC plastic lenses in lower trims. To improve brightness, you can keep the original projector and simply replace the HIR2 halogen bulb - Philips has a model that increases brightness by 150% with noticeable effect. A reminder: don't cheap out on no-name HID kits. Converting factory halogen projectors to HID requires adding ballasts, otherwise there's significant risk of wiring damage. Any experienced headlight modifier knows that if the projectors are in good condition, it's best to keep the original assembly and just upgrade the bulbs for the most cost-effective solution.
