Thread: HID Lights

I just did Tim's upgrade and fitted the whitest available Philips bulbs and the difference is amazing. Just beware if you fit HIDs to the headlights, make sure you don't get them too blue - if its blatantly blue, it'll attract the police attention, and as with all illegal mods, that's the last thing you want

Originally Posted by stirlsilver

you won't need to upgrade the wiring with HIDs as they only draw 35w much less than standard Halogen globes. You will be blown away with how bright they are. Everyone that sees my car at night pretty well goes out and buys a set of HID's.

With all 6 HID's on going down the high way, I can't read speed limits, the white of the signs reflects so much that it drowns out the numbers.

Whether or not this is a consideration for you, I don't think the bi-xenon kits are legal, but I have never had a problem. Been pulled over a few times and it has never been mentioned.

As I said above, the police won't pick up on it unless it appears very blue - what happened to my cousin's MB is that they hold a white notepad in front of the light, if it shows white, they don't usually go any further, if it shows blue, they will yellow sticker it and may look under the bonnet.

Originally Posted by B92 8NW

As I said above, the police won't pick up on it unless it appears very blue - what happened to my cousin's MB is that they hold a white notepad in front of the light, if it shows white, they don't usually go any further, if it shows blue, they will yellow sticker it and may look under the bonnet.

As I mentioned in my previous post white is 43-4500 kelvin. That's good to know though!

Originally Posted by stirlsilver

As I mentioned in my previous post white is 43-4500 kelvin. That's good to know though!

Sorry mate - my brain completely bypassed that post

FWIW My cousin had 6000k and they were just too obvious for an after market job.



Have a look at this description from a hoon commodore forum - it made me laugh:

4300k White
5000K Arctic White
6000K White With Slight Blue Tinge
8000K White With Blue Tinge
10000K Arctic Blue
12000K Blinds everyone in front and oncoming
15000K Illuminates the Planet
25000K I want to make enemies with motorists

Bless ignorance

Originally Posted by B92 8NW

Have a look at this description from a hoon commodore forum - it made me laugh:

4300k White
5000K Arctic White
6000K White With Slight Blue Tinge
8000K White With Blue Tinge
10000K Arctic Blue
12000K Blinds everyone in front and oncoming
15000K Illuminates the Planet
25000K I want to make enemies with motorists

Bless ignorance

HAHAHA that is hilarious... they don't have a clue!

Originally Posted by stirlsilver

you won't need to upgrade the wiring with HIDs as they only draw 35w much less than standard Halogen globes. You will be blown away with how bright they are. Everyone that sees my car at night pretty well goes out and buys a set of HID's.

With all 6 HID's on going down the high way, I can't read speed limits, the white of the signs reflects so much that it drowns out the numbers.

Whether or not this is a consideration for you, I don't think the bi-xenon kits are legal, but I have never had a problem. Been pulled over a few times and it has never been mentioned.

Sorry been looking at the link you gave me. A good site and plenty of info. Looks like I'll be installing a set and 4100 odd K. Obviously the Auto lecky that got me on to this Idea is making some good stuff out off the deal as he quoted me $450 to provide the kit and Install theme.(driving lights and Hi beam not spotts) He has'nt told me what brand or Kelvin they are. I Assume he is usinga legal Kelvin as hes an NRMA approved lecty but I'll ask.
Thanks for all your help guys.

Originally Posted by naradataranto

Sorry been looking at the link you gave me. A good site and plenty of info. Looks like I'll be installing a set and 4100 odd K. Obviously the Auto lecky that got me on to this Idea is making some good stuff out off the deal as he quoted me $450 to provide the kit and Install theme.(driving lights and Hi beam not spotts) He has'nt told me what brand or Kelvin they are. I Assume he is usinga legal Kelvin as hes an NRMA approved lecty but I'll ask.
Thanks for all your help guys.

In terms of aftermarket HID kits, no kelvin is legal, but a less blue K will be less likely to attract attention.

Yes HID are worth the money, but the figures you are quoting seem a bit low, I paid over a grand for my HID kit in my previous car, the expensive bit isn't the bulbs its the ballasts.

There is alot of cheap stuff coming out of china right now and if you are getting the ballasts for $450 then I would double check they are a quality item.

I had 6k bulbs and the light was blue when you first turn them on but after a couple of minutes when they warm up they produce a more white light.

When I bought mine a couple of years ago it was made quite clear to me that these were not to be used on the road as they aren't legal. It might have changed now but it wasn't legal then, at least not in WA. PC plod isn't that bright (no pun intended) and they probably won't know the difference.