Tell me about HID lights
#1
08-10-2009, 04:53 PM
Tell me about HID lights
I saw these lights for only about $20. From what I can tell they drop in directly for my low beams. What is so much more special about these
The second pair doesn't mention being DOT compliant, but I would think for that price they would be. Are the first pair even really HID?
Thanks
The second pair doesn't mention being DOT compliant, but I would think for that price they would be. Are the first pair even really HID?
Thanks
#2
08-10-2009, 05:38 PM
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Southeast PA
Posts: 25,136
They aren't real hids, they are crap bulbs.
Buy at your own risk, but I'm telling you it's nonsense, it's not even worth putting HIDs on our cars because we don't have projector options so they become illegal.
Buy at your own risk, but I'm telling you it's nonsense, it's not even worth putting HIDs on our cars because we don't have projector options so they become illegal.
#5
08-11-2009, 09:06 AM
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Southeast PA
Posts: 25,136
You want me to be more detailed? You get what you pay for, you will learn that very quickly when it comes to things for cars.
A good set of bulbs can cost you $50, even $60. Those bulbs that you posted are basically just lightbulbs that are tinted with some blue. Saying DOT approved really doesn't mean much, it just means that the lights won't destroy your car, not that they are good to use. When you add tint to a bulb you will lose lighting, and in a lot of states people are really starting to crack down on this whole HID trend. In a lot of places if you project a color you can get pulled over and ticketed.
And then your second post was a HID kit. Do your research on HIDs. They ARE illegal if they are not installed properly. Properly installed HID kits are housed in a projector style light, where the beams are FORCED to go specifically in one spot. When you put them in the Retro casing (retrofit) you are allowing the whole hid bulb to bounce all over your headlights and yes it will increase your light output, but it also is ILLEGAL and you will blind EVERY car that drives the opposite direction. If that car is a cop, then he can pull you over and ticket you.
Also a lot of people have HID issues. I'm not saying everyone does, but you will needs bulbs, ballasts, relays, you'll need to mount these things in your car, you need to have some experience in troubleshooting, you could randomly LOSE your lights at night and have to pull over and see why. It's a lot of hassle.
My recommendation is to get yourself a nice set of Silverstar Ultras, or find real HALOGEN bulbs that will give a good light output. Don't worry about the trends of blue lights, they are slowly going to just get more and more illegal and more and more common.
Save your money or buy a good bulb.
A good set of bulbs can cost you $50, even $60. Those bulbs that you posted are basically just lightbulbs that are tinted with some blue. Saying DOT approved really doesn't mean much, it just means that the lights won't destroy your car, not that they are good to use. When you add tint to a bulb you will lose lighting, and in a lot of states people are really starting to crack down on this whole HID trend. In a lot of places if you project a color you can get pulled over and ticketed.
And then your second post was a HID kit. Do your research on HIDs. They ARE illegal if they are not installed properly. Properly installed HID kits are housed in a projector style light, where the beams are FORCED to go specifically in one spot. When you put them in the Retro casing (retrofit) you are allowing the whole hid bulb to bounce all over your headlights and yes it will increase your light output, but it also is ILLEGAL and you will blind EVERY car that drives the opposite direction. If that car is a cop, then he can pull you over and ticket you.
Also a lot of people have HID issues. I'm not saying everyone does, but you will needs bulbs, ballasts, relays, you'll need to mount these things in your car, you need to have some experience in troubleshooting, you could randomly LOSE your lights at night and have to pull over and see why. It's a lot of hassle.
My recommendation is to get yourself a nice set of Silverstar Ultras, or find real HALOGEN bulbs that will give a good light output. Don't worry about the trends of blue lights, they are slowly going to just get more and more illegal and more and more common.
Save your money or buy a good bulb.
#7
08-11-2009, 11:33 AM
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Southeast PA
Posts: 25,136
#8
08-11-2009, 12:40 PM
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If you really want a good bulb, go with Sylvania SilverStar Ultras. However, if you have an 06 or 07, they don't make them to fit.
HID's can be installed in the stock housings, but yes it is illegal, however, if aimed properly you won't blind on coming cars and you will definitely increase your visibility.
HID's can be installed in the stock housings, but yes it is illegal, however, if aimed properly you won't blind on coming cars and you will definitely increase your visibility.
#9
08-14-2009, 05:56 PM
You want me to be more detailed? You get what you pay for, you will learn that very quickly when it comes to things for cars.
A good set of bulbs can cost you $50, even $60. Those bulbs that you posted are basically just lightbulbs that are tinted with some blue. Saying DOT approved really doesn't mean much, it just means that the lights won't destroy your car, not that they are good to use. When you add tint to a bulb you will lose lighting, and in a lot of states people are really starting to crack down on this whole HID trend. In a lot of places if you project a color you can get pulled over and ticketed.
And then your second post was a HID kit. Do your research on HIDs. They ARE illegal if they are not installed properly. Properly installed HID kits are housed in a projector style light, where the beams are FORCED to go specifically in one spot. When you put them in the Retro casing (retrofit) you are allowing the whole hid bulb to bounce all over your headlights and yes it will increase your light output, but it also is ILLEGAL and you will blind EVERY car that drives the opposite direction. If that car is a cop, then he can pull you over and ticket you.
Also a lot of people have HID issues. I'm not saying everyone does, but you will needs bulbs, ballasts, relays, you'll need to mount these things in your car, you need to have some experience in troubleshooting, you could randomly LOSE your lights at night and have to pull over and see why. It's a lot of hassle.
My recommendation is to get yourself a nice set of Silverstar Ultras, or find real HALOGEN bulbs that will give a good light output. Don't worry about the trends of blue lights, they are slowly going to just get more and more illegal and more and more common.
Save your money or buy a good bulb.
A good set of bulbs can cost you $50, even $60. Those bulbs that you posted are basically just lightbulbs that are tinted with some blue. Saying DOT approved really doesn't mean much, it just means that the lights won't destroy your car, not that they are good to use. When you add tint to a bulb you will lose lighting, and in a lot of states people are really starting to crack down on this whole HID trend. In a lot of places if you project a color you can get pulled over and ticketed.
And then your second post was a HID kit. Do your research on HIDs. They ARE illegal if they are not installed properly. Properly installed HID kits are housed in a projector style light, where the beams are FORCED to go specifically in one spot. When you put them in the Retro casing (retrofit) you are allowing the whole hid bulb to bounce all over your headlights and yes it will increase your light output, but it also is ILLEGAL and you will blind EVERY car that drives the opposite direction. If that car is a cop, then he can pull you over and ticket you.
Also a lot of people have HID issues. I'm not saying everyone does, but you will needs bulbs, ballasts, relays, you'll need to mount these things in your car, you need to have some experience in troubleshooting, you could randomly LOSE your lights at night and have to pull over and see why. It's a lot of hassle.
My recommendation is to get yourself a nice set of Silverstar Ultras, or find real HALOGEN bulbs that will give a good light output. Don't worry about the trends of blue lights, they are slowly going to just get more and more illegal and more and more common.
Save your money or buy a good bulb.
Thanks
