Halogens or HIDS?
#1
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
Halogens or HIDS?
Hey all,
So I am thinking of buying an HID kit and tearing into my front end to put in some sweet looking lights, however, I was wanting to know if certain halogen bulbs could come close to the look/brightness that HIDS have.
If I can come close to the bright white (maybe blue-ish) look that HID's have with Halogen bulbs, I would rather just switch out bulbs than create a big project for myself.
Does anyone have any advice, information, or pictures of their HID's Vs. Halogen light setup?
Thanks a ton!
So I am thinking of buying an HID kit and tearing into my front end to put in some sweet looking lights, however, I was wanting to know if certain halogen bulbs could come close to the look/brightness that HIDS have.
If I can come close to the bright white (maybe blue-ish) look that HID's have with Halogen bulbs, I would rather just switch out bulbs than create a big project for myself.
Does anyone have any advice, information, or pictures of their HID's Vs. Halogen light setup?
Thanks a ton!
#2
Pole Position
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Hmm, with color you may come close but in terms of output lumen, it's more like night and day difference.
If you want to have a proper beam pattern, I would recommend projectors too.
You're talking bout the low beam rite? Sewell does have a HID headlamps you could get. Other members are more familiar with that.
If you want to have a proper beam pattern, I would recommend projectors too.
You're talking bout the low beam rite? Sewell does have a HID headlamps you could get. Other members are more familiar with that.
#5
Former Sponsor
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Downtuned: A halogen bulb may get you closer to the color of HIDs however the color will never be the same nor will the light output be as useful. The last thing you want to do is use a higher wattage halogen bulb to attempt and get more light output as these bulbs burn hotter and may damage your vehicle.
Are you looking at upgrading the low beams or fog lights on your vehicle?
Steve
Are you looking at upgrading the low beams or fog lights on your vehicle?
Steve
#6
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
thanks!
thanks, I do see the difference in brightness/texture on the Halogen vs HID, and I am thinking I would really want to do the HID's.
Xenondepot, I was thinking of Upgrading both, based on the cost and Manpower involved. However I am kind of Naive when it comes to both
Does anyone have a good guide on prices and installation of a project like this for an 06 is250?
Xenondepot, I was thinking of Upgrading both, based on the cost and Manpower involved. However I am kind of Naive when it comes to both
Does anyone have a good guide on prices and installation of a project like this for an 06 is250?
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#10
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
perfect. I heard the fogs are much harder to install than the low beams. is this true?
And will i need to take off my front bumper to install the lights? Thanks.
Once I get ready to make my purchase, I will check out Xenondepot for sure.
And will i need to take off my front bumper to install the lights? Thanks.
Once I get ready to make my purchase, I will check out Xenondepot for sure.
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