HID HEADLIGHTS
Traditional
automotive bulbs are either made of tungsten or halogen, both of
which rely on a superheated filament for illumination. On the
other hand, the bluish tint you see on HID-equipped vehicles is
from a lighting technology that uses no filament whatsoever. The
bulbs are filled with xenon gas, which is why HID headlights are
often referred to as xenon headlights. Now, with the flick of the
headlight switch, the xenon gas turns into white-hot plasma light
in seconds. A single HID bulb is so bright that it can handle the
job of two incandescent filaments.
Bright Light
- Low Voltage
Once illuminated,
HID light output is three times that of halogen, and as an added
benefit, the ignited gas uses very low voltage, thereby reducing
the load on the alternator. The light, now at a “hotter” color
temperature than halogen, appears nearly white. The powerful white
light makes distant street reflectors and signs highly visible to
the driver.
Do you need
HID headlights?
With a brighter
light output and a more focused beam, high-intensity headlights
are an active safety feature because they help you to avoid
accidents before they happen.
They also last
longer. With an expected lifespan of 3,000 hours (about 90,000
miles for the average driver), many consider HID headlights a
“lifetime” bulb that never needs to be replaced. Even if the bulb
does burn out (and they can), the modular design allows bulb-only
replacement, much like traditional headlight bulbs.
Ask us about HID
headlight kits and installation.
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