Xenon head lights...

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You probably will notice a slight difference in brightness, if only because you're replacing old bulbs with new ones; the glass on older bulbs can start going grey with age.

The difference between halogen and xenon is in the gas the bulb is filled with and xenon bulbs do tend to create a whiter light than halogen for the same power level, and the blue tint to the bulb glass on those you mention will help with the whiteness of the light output.

Since these bulbs are of the normal profile, there would be no need to make any changes to the actual headlight fittings, and because they're filaments there shouldn't be any errors noted by the BCU (if you have one) as you might if you try to use LEDs.

As with any "vehicle safety equipment" my own thinking is to fit the very best I can afford at the time, but that's just my way.
 
brian47 said:
You probably will notice a slight difference in brightness, if only because you're replacing old bulbs with new ones; the glass on older bulbs can start going grey with age.

The difference between halogen and xenon is in the gas the bulb is filled with and xenon bulbs do tend to create a whiter light than halogen for the same power level, and the blue tint to the bulb glass on those you mention will help with the whiteness of the light output.

Since these bulbs are of the normal profile, there would be no need to make any changes to the actual headlight fittings, and because they're filaments there shouldn't be any errors noted by the BCU (if you have one) as you might if you try to use LEDs.

As with any "vehicle safety equipment" my own thinking is to fit the very best I can afford at the time, but that's just my way.
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Well put:D
 
brian47 said:
You probably will notice a slight difference in brightness, if only because you're replacing old bulbs with new ones; the glass on older bulbs can start going grey with age.

The difference between halogen and xenon is in the gas the bulb is filled with and xenon bulbs do tend to create a whiter light than halogen for the same power level, and the blue tint to the bulb glass on those you mention will help with the whiteness of the light output.

Since these bulbs are of the normal profile, there would be no need to make any changes to the actual headlight fittings, and because they're filaments there shouldn't be any errors noted by the BCU (if you have one) as you might if you try to use LEDs.

As with any "vehicle safety equipment" my own thinking is to fit the very best I can afford at the time, but that's just my way.
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Yep, as he said, these are xenon bulbs and not what is known as HiD which can also use xenon as the inert gas. There will be a slight change in colour and that may make it appear brighter however seeing as they are still on 55w (which, legally, is good) there won't be much more light output.
 
Hi, fairly sure that HIDs have a specific light pattern formed in the actual HID lenses....so buying a 'kit' off bulbs/ballasts & fitting them to your existing headlights will still work but may not be legal & dazzle other drivers, i was thinking a while back about buying a 'kit' but thankfully got good advice & ended up buying a pair of HID 4in Spotlights which are the dogs doo dahs :D
 
So basically go for it? lol
I would prefer a whiter light so for the price and considering they are just a plug and play like the old ones...Why not!?
Thanks guys :banana:
 
myths63 said:
Hi, fairly sure that HIDs have a specific light pattern formed in the actual HID lenses....so buying a 'kit' off bulbs/ballasts & fitting them to your existing headlights will still work but may not be legal & dazzle other drivers, i was thinking a while back about buying a 'kit' but thankfully got good advice & ended up buying a pair of HID 4in Spotlights which are the dogs doo dahs :D
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Aftermarket HID setups are not legal unless you get auto levelling set up and washer jets. Too much hassle.

Ive got an HID kit in mine but I have never been pulled. I have adjusted my headlights manually to sort out the correct beam height (which most people dont)


I fit HIDs to all my vehicles as the light output is considerably more. I even have an 80w HID setup in my klv1000 motorbike. Its feck me evil.

HIDs are great if installed properly though.
 
myths63 said:
Hi, fairly sure that HIDs have a specific light pattern formed in the actual HID lenses....so buying a 'kit' off bulbs/ballasts & fitting them to your existing headlights will still work but may not be legal & dazzle other drivers, i was thinking a while back about buying a 'kit' but thankfully got good advice & ended up buying a pair of HID 4in Spotlights which are the dogs doo dahs :D
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Have a look at the link, they are xenon bulbs not HiDs, it's just a different inert gas in the bulb instead of halogen, allows the filament to burn brighter...

vilguy said:
Aftermarket HID setups are not legal unless you get auto levelling set up and washer jets. Too much hassle.

Ive got an HID kit in mine but I have never been pulled. I have adjusted my headlights manually to sort out the correct beam height (which most people dont)


I fit HIDs to all my vehicles as the light output is considerably more. I even have an 80w HID setup in my klv1000 motorbike. Its feck me evil.

HIDs are great if installed properly though.
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HiDs need to have the correct lenses fitted, the filament is different to a standard style bulb and the beam pattern won't be legal. It may loom ok but it won't be o. A beam tester, if you have a proper kit with new light units then it will be fine. The conversion kits were legal but now are not, if you had them fitted pre 2010 then you can still have them fitted now, the trick is trying to prove when the conversion was done

BIG_GINGA_BEARD said:
Cue the HID's are legal. Oh no there not row! :doh:
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They are illegal, no doubt about it but they will pass an MoT as its not the testers job to identify if they were fitted before the law change or not...

Or are they???:rolleyes:;)
 
I got Phillips xtreme vision in with the xenon blue tint and with out the xenon blue tint and I find that I prefer the xenon blue at night when its dark but driving at 8 or 9 at night they seem to lack a little bit not sure wether its me but it is mountain roads up and down all the time so I have got used to it but as for distance and actual brightness when its dark they are fantastic
 
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