What Does HID Mean and Why Should I buy HID Conversion Kit?
HID lighting is a new concept in automotive lighting that has developed as a
substitute for traditional halogen lighting. HID lights have several advantages
over halogen light that make them the natural choice for motorists.
High-intensity discharge lights consume far less power to start and operate
as compared to conventional halogen headlights. With less energy eaten up, your
car saves more on gas, which converts to more mileage for your automobile. With
better light production per unit of energy consumed, HID light kits seem the
obvious choice for any vehicle owner. By just having this lighting system
installed, you get to experience a clearer view of the road in the dark, while
having more fuel to travel further, for the same volume of gasoline you normally
pay for.
Comparison between Halogen and HID bulbs (H1)
Halogen Bulb
HID Bulb
Bulbs/Wattage
12V 55W
12V 35W
Max Brightness
67,500 cd
202,500 cd
Lumen
1,500 lm
3,200 lm
Color Temperature
3,200 K
6,000 K
Light Color
Yellow
Pure White
Life
400 hours
3,200 hours
HID Conversion Kits do not have a filament; the light is created by an
electrical discharge between two electrodes in a capsule that is filled with
metal halide salts, xenon gas and mercury. HID Color temperature refers to the
degrees (K) , which simply the measures of the color for the lighting output,
like golden yellow, white, crystal white, blue. Degree (k) refers only to the
color, while lumen refers to the lighting intensity. So the higher the color
temperature (degrees K) doesn't mean a higher light intensity (lumen). Here is
the summary for the common color temperature on the market:
3000K (Golden Yellow) off road use only!
4300K (Bright White)
5000K (white)
6000K (Crystal White)
8000K (Crystal Blue)
10000K (Aqua Blue)
12000K (Purple-Blue)
30000K (Violet/Pink) off road use only!
Select the color below to view what it will look like on your car
Developed with the express intention of improving road safety, HID Xenon
lights are an appreciation of the grim fact that about 60% of all traffic
accidents occur in poorly lighted places and therefore the need for better
lighting cannot be overemphasized. Improved lighting assists in recognition of
objects, cyclists, pedestrians, road workers and also leads to early recognition
of traffic signs and an overall improvement in road safety thereby contributing
to the saving of lives.
HID lighting systems are some of the most common and for good reason; they
are state of the art, safe and they look great. HID lighting systems are the
wave of the future; with many luxury car manufactures making them standard. It
won't be long before this lighting system will come available as a stock feature
was well. Not to mention that they price is reasonable as well.
Popular Car Makes
HID Conversion Kit is the hottest accessory for today motorist. HID kits
can be installed on almost any car some of the cars that HID Conversion Kits are
available for are:
