MTEC H4s...2X or 4X ???

fatboy · 11-05-2003

I currently have MTEC 2X which uses stock wattage (60/55W). There are also MTEC H4s that are 4X and use 100/90W. I am satisfied with the 2X, but something brighter can never hurt.

my questions...

1. For those that have tried both, is there significant difference??

2. Did you have to upgrade the wiring harness? If so, was it difficult (is there a DIY)?

3. How long have you had the 4X without them burning out?

THANKS!

fatboy · 11-05-2003

hello?....anyone?

skipbarber · 11-05-2003

my mtec h1 4X in my projectors made a world of a difference...no harness problems.

H4's are a different story. harness upgrade is recommended.

speedracersong · 11-05-2003

i bought 4x and people on this fourm told me that itd melt my harness and headlight so i sold them.
just stick with the 2x

FALKEN · 11-05-2003

if your going to purchase an upgraded harness, then id go for the 4x (but it could ruin the housing also)

id say to stick with the 2x

doctor · 11-05-2003

Do MTECs with projectors like TYC actually help? Would that combo be as bright as the stock lights?

skipbarber · 11-05-2003

yea, my mtec 4X in my TYC black projectors are like stock or brighter, i dont remember how bright stock is, its been two years. Ive tried the ones that come in the TYC, those are decent..i guess. EUROLITE, is trash the mtec 4X have been my best set to date. you go to school in rockville? i can show you.

bgillyjcu · 11-05-2003

PLEASE ONLY USE the 2x you WILL FRY EVERYTHING. I PROMISE YOU THAT. then you will want to kill yourself when you see what honda rapes you for to fix it.

FALKEN · 11-06-2003

Quote:

Originally posted by Doctor
Do MTECs with projectors like TYC actually help? Would that combo be as bright as the stock lights?

i ran MTEC 2X in my TYCs and they were brighter than stock (aimmed them properly)...they were H1 55w (4350K look) and never gave me any problems

i sold the TYCs to another member on the board and i believe he is still running them with no problems...he PMed me saying that they were aimmed nice and he was impressed with the output

Ashock · 11-24-2003

How much difference is there between the 2x and the 4x in terms of light output and look? I know ppl who ran 4x w/ stock housing and wiring harness and no melting or damage. but i'm afraid.

Ashock · 11-27-2003

bump, any ideas pls

Ashock · 12-07-2003

bump so who's been running 4x w/out any problems in stock housing, no upgrades to wiring harness, etc.

edit: for H4 that is. Thanks!

ImPulse · 12-07-2003

4X in H4 Housing/OEM Headlights will **** up the wiring harness, and perhaps the reflector shield in the housing itslef... Stick to 2x's

if u want more light, get fogs if u dont have them, or Real HIDs =]