Hi guys,

im having a problem with visibility with my HID lights while driving at night.

MY headlamps look in good condition, the lens isnt fogged or scratched.

i havent change the OEM HID bulbs.

what could i do to increase visibility? i have no problem with my other cars....i just can't seem to get a proper light path in front of the car.

i did change the angle of the headlights to see whether it was the problem, but it hasnt made a big difference. any help?

 

perhaps get the dealership to aim them, there is a certain process in doing it,

also, i would visit a dealership with a similar model vehicle and compare (perhaps at night would be best,

other than that, maybe replacing the bulb is in order, downside is, they are very expensive.

 

the bulbs shouldnt dim they should just go out

 

im not sure why they dont project properly on the road..

will try re-aiming them under the guidelines i found on this forum..

any suggestion on the brightest bulbs to get?

im not bothered about going white/blue.....just maximum visibility.

 

While I do not have HID I have always heard good things about the Philips HID bulbs out of Germany.

The color rating, measured in Kelvin (K), has no appreciable affect on the amount of light put out by the bulb.

What you want to compare is the lumens rating which is a measure of the amount of light the bulbs put out. Most of the cheap bulbs will not even list this.

The rest will just be the nature of the beast -- what Toyota/Lexus brought in the way of parts such as the lenses. But if they are not adjusted and working properly the light can be going just about anywhere.

 

Hmmm I think maybe it's either you did not raise them enough or it's not far enough for you. I know what you mean about the lack of light but you really have to try and raise them more. It will improve. The HID's are bright and true white. Anything higher in K starts to lower the brightness actually.

 

4300K would be the brightest to go for....

 

I had my dealership adjust mine and couldnt be happier.

 

It could just be that the bulbs are older and not as bright as they used to be. I would look into a set of Philips D2S 4300k HID bulbs if you are thinking of getting a new set.