Xenon HID VS Halogen
Light bulbs are usually filled with a mixture of gasses, selected to help retard the evaporation of the filament and to minimize heat loss from the filament. Argon works OK for this, krypton works bet
Bulb Sizes For HID Kits
H1, H3, H4, H7, h13, 9004, 9005, 9006, 9007, D1S, D2S. There are single beam conversions, duel beam conversions, and there are Telescopic beam conversions. The Single beam is designed for just the l
Xenon HID Lights DIsadvantages
Vehicles equipped with HID headlamps are required by ECE regulation 48 also to be equipped with headlamp lens cleaning systems and automatic beam levelling control. Both of these measures are intended
Xenon HID Lights Advantages
- More light output (up to 3 times brighter) - Wider coverage (beam pattern illuminates up to 70% more of the roadway, especially the sides) - Whiter light (almost a blue light, resulting in clearer
How HID Lights Works
HID headlamp bulbs do not run on low-voltage DC current, so they require a ballast with either an internal or external ignitor. The ignitor is integrated into the bulb in D1 and D3 systems, and is eit
What is HID Lights
HID stands for high-intensity discharge, a technical term for the electric arc that produces the light. The high intensity of the arc comes from metallic salts that are vapourised within the arc chamb