HID

[Ahdi]

wana ask some qn about HID

 

as we all know HID are divided by its colour temperature of 4300k, 6000k, 8000k.

 

is the color temperature determined by bulb or the ballast.

 

meaning if i got a HID kit of 6000k, but i wana it to be more bluish, so wana change to 8000k, so the bulb to be change or the ballast has to be change, or both has to be change.

 

know about philip is a good one but price wise is too steep, any cheaper and brand which ur haf used b4 to recommend, thanks.

[Ed520]

i think its determined by the bulb. don't need to change

your ballast...

[Super4]

The bulb determines the colour output....

[Stivo]

Only the bulb needs to be changed, ballast need not changed

 

as for cheaper HID kit?? you can get any taiwan ones but they do not last that long in terms of durability but then it oso depends on how long u intend to keep your car as well

 

hope that helps!!

 

Cheers!!

[Galantspeedz]

mine is xelux 6k. done at OHC with 1 yr warranty price is abt $450/-. if u wan see mine, i dun mind let you see but i am at east coast

Edited February 15, 2006 by Galantspeedz

[Ahdi]

thanks all, think i haf got wad i wan to know liaoz..thanks

[Muakmuak]

bro, if not wrong now xelux price dropped to ard 380 liao..

[Carfreakz]

hi sorry to bring post old thread,

but juz wan noe some experts in MCF,

recently my light bulb fused,mine is a factory fitted HID head-lamp

n was quoted $240 for the light bulb!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

was wondering is tat the market rate....dun wish to b cai tao!!!!!

n oso any1 noe which place can change such bulb,coz i tried 2 change myself..

but damn diffcult man!!!!!!!!!!!!

btw my ride is airtrek turbo....

need all budders experts advise....

[Webbyboy]

Hi, $240 is a little expensive but if it's Philips Ultinon 6000K bulbs, then it's worth it. Those factory fitted HIDs are using 4100/4300K Philips/Osram OE bulb which can be bought on the net like ebay/hidplanet etc..for about $120 ~ $140. The REAL HID uses DxR/DxS size (x can be 1 - 4). Nowadays car uses D2R if you are using HID reflective headlamps and D2S if you are using projector headlamps.

[Adrenalin]

Any ideas where to get Philips 6000 Kelvin HID kit conversion at a reasonable price? Understood it is retailing at $600+ at stamford, kinda ex...

 

Wanting to convert my projector headlight to HID.

 

[Impz]

Any idea whether can upgrade original HID fm Honda civic Vti-S? Think itz kinda yellowish.

[Mugen18]

where can buy the cheapers hid in singapore??

[Ccssgm]

Approved type .........Pls Recommend..........

[Blackzafi]

My fren got his Philips 6000 HID done at CK Motor in AMK for below $600. Understand from the boss that it should be around that price, becos depends on how much work need to be done, eg. removing bumpers etc. my fren's ride is chevy optra, and it was quite difficult to install.

Edited December 21, 2006 by Blackzafi

[Solar]

was also interested to fit hid on my ride.. but darn, its in the region of hundreds..a couple of light bulbs? for cosmetics, well..

 

anyone knows the reason why its so expensive, special material (like rare precious metal), or just novelty/rarity that bumps up its price?

[Ahdi]

there was a HID group buy about 3 mths back in MCF, a set for H1 is onli $200 cash and carry..whereas now where can find cheap HID, nt too sure, taiwan brand can get around $299 i heard, but they are not lasting.

korea brand are the 2nd choice, not too bad,

germany or japan brand are too expensive...

[Ahdi]

Aftermarket HID are never approve....

 

unless ur car got simliar model but different variation that comes with HID, maybe can smoke thru,

 

like merc with bi-xenon headlight,

toyota camry 2.4 with HID but not for 2.0,

WRX STI...

[Ahdi]

HID works when the power source goes into the ballast, and the ballast provides energy for the xenon-gas filled bulb, which lights up. unlight normal bulb which works by the heating up for the filament wires inside the bulb.

 

given the choice of a philip diamond which cost $70 a pair, and a HID that cost about $300 a pair, i will buy the HID...longer lasting life, 1yr warranty, brighter light.

 

correct me if i;m wrong.