HID DL Conversions...

Submitted: Sunday, Nov 02, 2008 at 10:06
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Hey all... I have a set of IPF rectangular (800SC) driving lights and have had my attention turned to some of the HID conversions that are available for them (I like light at night)... the kit (globes, ballasts, wiring and instructions) I have in mind is on flea-bay at ...

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=220304190190

... just now. Does anyone have experience with these or suggestions of a better/other option ..???

Thanks all.

Andy
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Reply By: Boobook2 - Sunday, Nov 02, 2008 at 10:26

Sunday, Nov 02, 2008 at 10:26
That place "looks" ok. Ask about the colour though.

I bought several HID's the last few from

http://www.hidtechnologies.com.au/

get the 50W and 4200K colour ones they are 'Brilliant' so to speak.

A little more than the HK ebay ones but good service and you can talk to the guy who knows what he is doing.

6000K colour looks bluer and cooler but you lose 10- 15% of the light and they don't match your other lights as well.
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Follow Up By: Member - shane (SA) - Sunday, Nov 02, 2008 at 11:53

Sunday, Nov 02, 2008 at 11:53
there is a guy called JET-6 on the patrol forum that sells these, top bloke, good price, good quality and Aust. Warranties.
cheers shane.
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Reply By: Peter 2 - Sunday, Nov 02, 2008 at 12:47

Sunday, Nov 02, 2008 at 12:47
"95soarer" seller ID on ebay au, Melbourne based, good to deal with and good prices.
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Reply By: Member - Redfive - Sunday, Nov 02, 2008 at 18:34

Sunday, Nov 02, 2008 at 18:34
Gentleman

Here a few thing to know about HID lights

It is a common misconception, that the higher you go in colour temperature, (8000k, 10,000k, 12,000k) the brighter your headlights are. This is false. The higher you go in colour temperature the lower the actual amount of light that is put onto the road.
So what colour do you choose? 4300k is the OEM standard of factory HID lighting systems, which as mentioned is bright white with a slight yellow hue. 5000k is as close to pure white as you can get. 6000k is the most popular, as it is bright white with a slight blue tinge. Any higher than 6000k and you get a more noticeable blue tinge right up to 12,000k which is a blue / purple light. You can check the colour chart here for all the colours:

Most standard halogen light bulbs in your car are 55watts. They produce around 700 – 1000 ‘lumens’ of light onto the road. 'Lumens' is simply the word given to the measurement of light output. Another word sometimes used to describe the amount of light output is "Candlepower".

So traditional Halogen globes put out around 700 - 1000 lumens of light. 35watt HID kits by comparison put around 2800 – 3200 lumens of light onto the road (around 3 times brighter than normal halogen globes). 55watt HID kits put almost 5000 lumens of light onto the road – around 5 times brighter than normal halogens! 55watt HID are best suited for spot lights or high beams.

Hope this Helps

Glenn...





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