Hid Conversion kits
CHOOSING THE RIGHT ONE
There really isn’t any doubt that HID conversion kits are gaining a lot of appeal in the automotive industry. Ask most luxury car owners and it’s one of the things they would like to include in their “To Buy” list. In fact, most car aficionados have started thinking of upgrading their halogen reflectors to HID headlights.
Thinking is one thing; being smart is another thing. Choosing the right HID conversion kit can be overwhelming if you don’t know anything about it, so make sure that you do your homework first. Here are some of the things you need to know before you part ways with your hard-earned cash: The different HID kits available in the market today, the types of colors you can choose from, the color temperature of the HID lights, and the warranties.
Four Common HID Conversion Kits
There are many kinds of conversion kits. The first one is the Single Beam Kit, which includes two pairs of HID bulbs and two ballasts. Also, If your vehicle uses two pairs of bulbs, one for low beam and the other for high beam, you can take this single beam hid kit for your low beams. Common Bulb sizes are H1, H3, H4-1, H7, 9004-1, 9005, 9006, 9007-1 and so on.
The second is the High/Low Beam Kit. It comes with two pairs of HID bulbs, which consist of HID and one halogen on each HID bulb to perform the high and low beam function, and Halogen for high beam and HID for low beam, plus two ballasts. Common bulb sizes are H4-2, 9004-2, 9007-2.
The third one is the Telescope Kit which includes a single HID. It can switch between high beam and low beam, with two ballasts and installation clamps. Common bulb sizes are H4-3, 9004-3, 9007-3.
The fourth one is the Bi-xenon Kit, which comes with two HID bulbs on each bulb, and they work for high and low beam. It also includes four ballasts and installation clamps. Common bulb sizes are H4-4, 9004-4, 9007-4.
Most of the HID Conversion Kits on the market are 35W/12V, you need 24V for a truck. Some HID kits are using 55W, so the buyer has to read the specifications carefully.
Types of Colors and Temperature
No doubt about it — the colors of HID lights look good on all kinds of vehicles, whether they are luxury, muscle, or course racing cars. One thing you should learn about them is that they also use the term, “temperature,” which measures the lighting output, like golden yellow, white, crystal white, and etc. It is commonly measured in degrees (K). Take note: K only refers to color. Lumen, on the other hand, refers to the intensity of the light. The higher the higher the color temperature (degrees K) doesn’t necessarily mean that it has a higher light intensity (lumen). Here is the summary for the common color temperature on the market — Some of the colors available today are golden yellow (3000K), bright white (4300K), white (5000K), crystal white (6000K), crystal blue (8000K), aqua blue (10000K), and purple-blue (12000K).
The most popular right now are the 5000K (white) or 6000K (crystal white) color temperature. If you plan to buy HID conversion kits white 10000K (aqua blue) or more, make sure that you know if it is legal in your country. Some lights might not be suitable for driving or drivers so they are restricted to areas only. For instance, most of the 12000K (purple blue) or 14000K (purple) are only used for off road.
Warranty
There are many ways to get your HID conversion kits. You can even buy them on EBay or other auction sites at a cheap price. However, warranty issues are much more delicate. Make sure that you buy from reliable shops or online stores that will help you follow up on your warranty without too much hassle.
Now that you know what to look for, be smart. Make sure that you are already armed with the right knowledge before you choose the right HID conversion kit for you. Soon, you’ll enjoy the benefits of having these lights installed in your vehicle.
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