Ack Attack Post 33: Lights

New Acuras, BMWs, Mercedes, etc. come with really bright, white lights. This helps the driver to see better at night as well as aids in the bliding of oncoming traffic. There are many different types of lights which people with older model cars can buy so that they can see better. Projector headlights, Xenon headlights, Halos, etc. are just a few of the additions which mostly tuners add to their vehicles. For example, Xenon headlights have a longer wavelength and can thus light up a larger area while in use. Many tuners will put HID lights in their cars, but these are modeately expensive for just a light. A HID kit ranges from $200-$500 unless they are already on the car. So pretty much, you're paying a few $100 per bulb. Though they do clear up the view at night and make the car look a little sleeker, it's a steep price for a couple of headlights.

Tail lights are another way to personalize your car. Euro, Clear, and Altezza are just a few types of tail lights which many tuners choose to put on their cars. Changing from stock lights is a fairly easy thing to do, hence why so many tuners have chosen to add this as a customization to their cars. I personally have never seen a tail light conversion on a CL, but I know plenty of Integras have them as do Honda Civics and Accords. Black housing is also very popular in customizing lighting. Black housing is painting the inside of the plastic, the part that holds the bulbs. This can be painted a variety of colors, but it is very difficult to do because you have to bake the plastic - not too many tuners choose to do this because there is a high risk factor for messing up your headlights or tail lights. Tinting is another choice that many tuners use to customize their cars. A spray or lining can be applied to the lights so that they are "smoked" or darker looking. While this does look pretty cool, it isn't legal everywhere. So, as will all customizations, make sure to check your state listings to see if it's legal where you live before making any additions to your car.