![]() ![]() ….in most situations I believe they outperform the alternative.ītw, the links I provided earlier are really worth a read for those interested. Having said all of that, I (personally) don’t have a problem with most OEM HID setups I have come across (as an observer) and as a user (I have the HID option in my R/T), I’m glad I got them. ….and given that designs will differ (HID or halogen), it’s really not a “black & white” issue IMO/IME. There are drawbacks to either lighting solution as well as advantages. I guess my point is that with some of the advantages that HID’s provide, they are not without fault. ….HID applications can also suffer from backdazzle in inclement weather, increased glare from wet roads, etc. It can also be argued that the increase in foreground light from your typical HID application can actually hinder distance, nighttime vision (making your pupils contract). On another note (in bwbike’s defense) I would like to point out that not all OEM HID’s perform similarly and individual perception also varies (some are simply more sensitive to the glare/dazzle/intensity observed in certain applications). They also tend to become hotter much quicker and become dimmer over time. They use less energy than halogens but more than LEDs. They perform better (they’re brighter), the glass on the Osram is clear (not tinted) and the quality/difference in manufacturing is noticeable by comparison in the examples I have seen (solder connections, etc.). Xenon, HID, or high-intensity-discharge headlights have bulbs but no filaments and tend to last longer than halogens but fall a little short compared to LEDs. I have the halogen headlamps in my XC60 and I upgraded the bulbs to Philips Diamond Vision Super HID 5000k bulbs and they look fantastic and have a very similar color hue to the OEM Xenons it kind of reminds me a bit of the Xenon headlamps from my 2007 S60R. If anything, I would suggest choosing Osram Siverstars (European version) over the ones sold under the Sylvania name here in the US. While high efficacy halogen bulbs will have a shorter lifespan than your typical OEM bulb, products like Philips XTreme +80’s and Osram Night Breaker +90’s are still a better option IMO/IME. While YMMV, I agree (based on my limited experience testing those bulbs and reading feedback over the years). keep it to < an extra 200W at any time.Click to expand. Don't go overboard- remember, your alternator isn't sized for very much overhead. A nice 55W pair of fog lights and a some HID converted driving lights will do wonders. Think about some good quality, but reasonable add-on lights. Adjust your low beams to shine out 40-50yds when you're not loaded. Halogen headlights produce a significant amount of heat, and it is vitally important to exercise caution when handling themeven a small amount of skin contact on the bulb during replacement can affect their performance. Give your adjusting screws some liberal lubrication. Make sure your stock lights are in best order- no haze on the lenses, rust on the reflector, and aimed correctly. The LED bulbs that plug into headlight housings are meant to be position/DRL only. For light out-put, stay away from the higher color temps- stick with 4300K (6000K at the most) From the factory, it’s equipped with HID low beams and halogen high beams. This example uses the headlights of an Infiniti G35. The image above demonstrates a clear advantage of LED headlight bulbs. Anybody can buy our Bi-Xenon HID adapter plate for 200 + S/H and very easily change their OEM Halogen lights (List value 600ish new from dealer) to easily out-do the crazy expensive factory HID headlights (1600-2000 list). If we're talking about a quad-beam setup (most mitsus arent), then things are different- you could use an HID in the high-beam, in combination with a good quality halogen lamp in the low beam. Halogen Headlight Bulb Light Output Comparison: HID vs. HID: Ultima 225 50 watt combination pack (spot and spread) 789. HID: Ultima 225 35 watt combination pack (spot and spread) 649. The geometry of the arc often doesn't match the filament being replaced, so the light patterns are unpredictable. Halogen: Ultima 225 combination pack (spot and spread) 449. Also, HID is a cludge, at best for single lamp set-ups, as they usually use a damper of some kind to switch low and Hi beams. Exactly right! Besides, almost none of the aftermarket HID kits are DOT.
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