What is HID???

[Daniel]

Originally posted by leakwoon@Jun 14 2006, 03:16 PM


my old headlamp cant fit HID




no $$ for projection headlamp

why you say you cannot install HID?

Boleh install even without projector lens.

the ballast fits somewhere behind your bumper (make sure for air flow) and the HID bulb replaces your OEM H7 bulb.

Easy Peasy!

 

[chubby]

Daniel,

Ur right bro.. can install oneee la guyss

BT!

:yahoo:

 

[Hell Boyz]

But guys, i guess now since all the festive season, they will kacau u if u put on 8K but still 6K is cool, lolz....

 

[535i]

I m running on 8K .. so long that ur dim setting is not high - shud be alrite.
BMW uses projector lens - kewl - u can see the stream of lites ..

 

[sub8sec]

i would like to change my stock halogen bulbs to HID ones(maybe 6K),
any brother out there have previous experience with this?

1. how much does it cost in total - including labour?
2. recommended workshops?
2. is the life span of HID bulbs longer / shorter than normal bulbs?

 

[Rainracer]

Dear Sifus,
I'm interested in changing to HID soon. However, I'm having difficulty deciding the color temp for the bulb. I need something that I can absolutely see much better in the rain or fog. Have been asking around and friends and associates and getting mixed feedback. Some say 6K will be ok in rain and fog. Others say they 6K sucks in the rain. Should I go for 5K or 4200K instead than? Any advice will be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[triax]

hi...i am new member...
i need to buy HID for my car,,,so any suggestion.....
such as brand,and how much?

 

[dwj]

all the sifu's..can i know whats the size of HID for E36??wana get a set...

 

[acidburn]

From my survey and observation, the HID price as below :

China made : RM 450
Taiwan made : RM 750
Japan made : RM 1,000 and above

Prx might be vary from 6K to 12K brightness

 

[astroboy]

Saw one E46 (in my shopping trip.. ) using HID and I see a yellow spot on the polycarbonate headlight cover right in from of the bulb, possibly due to the heat generated from the HID bulb. I thought HID is using on 35W as oppose to the 55W/60W halogen, will the HID bulb generate more heat than the halogen? If yes, then very likely, it will damage no only the polycarbonate headlight cover, but the reflective parabolic bowl at the back too.. :worry:

 

[ShiangHorng]

What's the permitted intensity by JPJ? Below 6K?

 

[astroboy]

HID is never permitted by JPJ unless its OEM.. correct me if I'm wrong..

 

[dwj]

i think jpj allow 4300k.coz now a days a lot of manufacture car was fix with 4300k HID.

 

[Anette]

RedZ4,

1) the "K (Kelvin)" rating is the color temperature of the light. it doesnt denote the strength/intensity of the light. a 10000/12000K HID light would be very blue and almost useless in automotive applications.

unless, of course, ur an ahbeng, in which case it would be perfect.

2) the recommended color temp for automotive lights is 6000K. that's why philips (leading manufacturer of HID light bulbs & ballasts) only makes it in this color range. 6000K is an almost pure white light with purple fringing. it doesnt look blue, tho.
redd

1) 6000k white , 8000k is blue, 10000k are crystal blue, 12000k and more are violet

http://www.gshid.com/?page=faq#Kelvins

of course the visibility will not be so good with 10000k and more, but even if you choose 12000k, it will be two times better than visibility with hallogen bulb :stupid:


2) 6000k is white little bit to blue 8000k blue, after 10000k are coming purple

 

[Anette]

if i m not mistaken all original car come with HID is all 4320k which is yellow

all cars with original HIDs are comming 4300k

 

[Anette]

What's the permitted intensity by JPJ? Below 6K?

IF its OEM then 4300k , 6000k, more i wouldnt recommend to try


If it is aftermarket then you need to have , at least here in Latvia it is so,automatic highness regulator to prevent a dazzle of other drivers and light flashning But im sure you have law , which you can find in net :top:

 

[crug75hid]

Though every one know about HID, I would like to express my experience with it. HID stands for High Intensity Discharge. It refers to lighting technology that relies on an electrical charge to ignite xenon gas contained in a sealed bulb. I found this Xenon’s bright white light is more nearer to natural daylight and helps reduce the eye fatigue normally experienced when driving long distances at night.* I feel this is a revolutionary concept in automotive light that provides 3 times more light on the road and improve your view of road signs, other vehicles, intersections, and objects on the road compared to traditional halogen headlights. I have the 8000K HID kit too and love it, they are cheaper on ebay but I wanted a warranty so I got it here. Head Light HID kit *, or you can try one of the vendors.