Xenon bulbs, what is the problem with....
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NOT True HID
The Xenon bulbs are NOT True HID...
They are the Cheap version. The real HID's go for Min like $300.00 (I think)
Yes the Xenon bulbs are the ones I also sell
They are the Cheap version. The real HID's go for Min like $300.00 (I think)
Yes the Xenon bulbs are the ones I also sell
Originally posted by Autofanatic
I see all these xenon bulbs for $20 on ebay, what is the deal? I thought HID's were very expensive... What would be the problems I run into if I install these cheap bulbs?
I see all these xenon bulbs for $20 on ebay, what is the deal? I thought HID's were very expensive... What would be the problems I run into if I install these cheap bulbs?
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Light Info Posts
Why Rewire when you can do the same Mod in about 2 seconds..!
What I posted below is from a Post I started some time ago.
To see the full post go to: Just did the Signal Mod Here is the Vid
Or read this...
The Mods you will see are listed below along with the URL of the instructions on how to do them:
Signals
Rewired Fog Lights
Brighter Corners
Here is some INFO on light Mods for ya.. LOOK around others have posted on HID's and other light questions...
As for the taillight well what I did was I switched my outer parking light to the turn signal and the turn signal to the reverse light and the reverse light to the outer parking light ... When I did this I never documented it sorry...
Here are the Vids:
CUT & Paste URL
http://members.bellatlantic.net/~orbmw/dre/Front.MPG
CUT & Paste URL
http://members.bellatlantic.net/~orb...Taillights.MPG
What I posted below is from a Post I started some time ago.
To see the full post go to: Just did the Signal Mod Here is the Vid
Or read this...
The Mods you will see are listed below along with the URL of the instructions on how to do them:
Signals
Rewired Fog Lights
Brighter Corners
Here is some INFO on light Mods for ya.. LOOK around others have posted on HID's and other light questions...
As for the taillight well what I did was I switched my outer parking light to the turn signal and the turn signal to the reverse light and the reverse light to the outer parking light ... When I did this I never documented it sorry...
Here are the Vids:
CUT & Paste URL
http://members.bellatlantic.net/~orbmw/dre/Front.MPG
CUT & Paste URL
http://members.bellatlantic.net/~orb...Taillights.MPG
Originally posted by medicsonic
I just brightened the corners with the rewire mod and put orange ones in. Here's a pic.
I just brightened the corners with the rewire mod and put orange ones in. Here's a pic.
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Xenon bulbs are... NOT worth it
I bought a set of these basic Xenon bulbs on EBay... they are "BioLight" brand, or something like that. Actually they look really nice. A bright white with bluish tinge to them. They don't look cheap.
HOWEVER, they are NOT an improvement in lighting. I would say they are slightly less effective than good quality halogen 9004 bulbs. I can only guess that they'll be slightly better in winter, as there would be less of a blinding light reflecting off the white snow. But overall, on dimly lit roads where I wouldn't bother to use my driving lights (or "fogs"), I end up using them now.
About the wattage, you have to be careful. A good number of these will work fine. But the extra high powered ones (100w+) will most likely melt your wiring--a wiring harness upgrade is essential. It could be that with these higher powered ones requiring a wiring harness, the increased wattage compensates for the dimmed effect of the cheaper ones.
Another thing--the coating on the tips of these bulbs are not durable. If you're not careful, you can scrape the stuff right off. Costlier higher quality bulbs don't have this problem.
HOWEVER, they are NOT an improvement in lighting. I would say they are slightly less effective than good quality halogen 9004 bulbs. I can only guess that they'll be slightly better in winter, as there would be less of a blinding light reflecting off the white snow. But overall, on dimly lit roads where I wouldn't bother to use my driving lights (or "fogs"), I end up using them now.
About the wattage, you have to be careful. A good number of these will work fine. But the extra high powered ones (100w+) will most likely melt your wiring--a wiring harness upgrade is essential. It could be that with these higher powered ones requiring a wiring harness, the increased wattage compensates for the dimmed effect of the cheaper ones.
Another thing--the coating on the tips of these bulbs are not durable. If you're not careful, you can scrape the stuff right off. Costlier higher quality bulbs don't have this problem.
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