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US, no...rest of the world, yes.
Aftermarket HID:s are available, there are several threads on that topic.
I think that about disappointing headlights could have been something I read in a test (before I got mine) and wrote in a thread in here.
Don't worry. It's not only sufficient. Low beam is among the best on the market.
US, no...rest of the world, yes.
Aftermarket HID:s are available, there are several threads on that topic.
I think that about disappointing headlights could have been something I read in a test (before I got mine) and wrote in a thread in here.
Don't worry. It's not only sufficient. Low beam is among the best on the market.
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i think the max is the only car under 25k that have HIDs standard
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i have no idea where you read that, but its a night and day visibility difference between HIDs and halogens. i have halogens on my accord, and HIDs on my 2k2 maxima, and i will never EVER go back to halogens, its night and day
i think the max is the only car under 25k that have HIDs standard
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i think the max is the only car under 25k that have HIDs standard[/b][/quote]
Everybody is right and everybody is wrong.
The brightness of halogen is around 1300-1500 ANSI lumens
HID brightness is around 1000-3000 ANSI lumens
You've heard people useing K (kelvin) to describe HIDs. That's the color temperature of HID. 5000K is white/yellow, 6000K is white/blue, 7000K is purple, 8000K is blue. As the Ks goes up, lumens goes down. A 5000K HID can achieve as high as 3000 lumens but the same wattage 8000K will only have 1000-1200 lumens - which is worse than standard halogen. But you'll get that attention grabbing really blue color that you want.
So HID is brighter if you stick with 6000K and below bulbs.
They don't offer HID in Canada either. But I won't let the projector goes to waste with the halogen bulb. I'll get aftermarket kits. They are pretty reasonable these days, ranging from $300US - $500US for a pair.
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i have no idea where you read that, but its a night and day visibility difference between HIDs and halogens. i have halogens on my accord, and HIDs on my 2k2 maxima, and i will never EVER go back to halogens, its night and day
i think the max is the only car under 25k that have HIDs standard[/b][/quote]
Everybody is right and everybody is wrong.
The brightness of halogen is around 1300-1500 ANSI lumens
HID brightness is around 1000-3000 ANSI lumens
You've heard people useing K (kelvin) to describe HIDs. That's the color temperature of HID. 5000K is white/yellow, 6000K is white/blue, 7000K is purple, 8000K is blue. As the Ks goes up, lumens goes down. A 5000K HID can achieve as high as 3000 lumens but the same wattage 8000K will only have 1000-1200 lumens - which is worse than standard halogen. But you'll get that attention grabbing really blue color that you want.
So HID is brighter if you stick with 6000K and below bulbs.
They don't offer HID in Canada either. But I won't let the projector goes to waste with the halogen bulb. I'll get aftermarket kits. They are pretty reasonable these days, ranging from $300US - $500US for a pair.
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I thought that the 6 had Xenon gas instead of Halogen? Maybe I misread the information but I believed that the base model had standard Halogen but the sport pkg included upgraded Xenon lights. While not better than HID, Xenon is a step above Halogen from what I understand.
Good Luck,
Tim -SFOR14!
I thought that the 6 had Xenon gas instead of Halogen? Maybe I misread the information but I believed that the base model had standard Halogen but the sport pkg included upgraded Xenon lights. While not better than HID, Xenon is a step above Halogen from what I understand.
Good Luck,
Tim -SFOR14!
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i think the max is the only car under 25k that have HIDs standard[/b][/quote]
For the most part, I think that you are right. However, one car that has them for under 25,000k which is surprising is the SVT ford focus. You can get the HID's as an option. Crazy right? They are pretty badass too.
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i have no idea where you read that, but its a night and day visibility difference between HIDs and halogens. i have halogens on my accord, and HIDs on my 2k2 maxima, and i will never EVER go back to halogens, its night and day
i think the max is the only car under 25k that have HIDs standard[/b][/quote]
For the most part, I think that you are right. However, one car that has them for under 25,000k which is surprising is the SVT ford focus. You can get the HID's as an option. Crazy right? They are pretty badass too.
Replying to Topic 'HIDs'
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i think the max is the only car under 25k that have HIDs standard[/b][/quote]
Everybody is right and everybody is wrong.
The brightness of halogen is around 1300-1500 ANSI lumens
HID brightness is around 1000-3000 ANSI lumens
You've heard people useing K (kelvin) to describe HIDs. That's the color temperature of HID. 5000K is white/yellow, 6000K is white/blue, 7000K is purple, 8000K is blue. As the Ks goes up, lumens goes down. A 5000K HID can achieve as high as 3000 lumens but the same wattage 8000K will only have 1000-1200 lumens - which is worse than standard halogen. But you'll get that attention grabbing really blue color that you want.
So HID is brighter if you stick with 6000K and below bulbs.
They don't offer HID in Canada either. But I won't let the projector goes to waste with the halogen bulb. I'll get aftermarket kits. They are pretty reasonable these days, ranging from $300US - $500US for a pair.[/b][/quote]
I didnt know that the temperature determined colour not the brightness. What do you know...I learned something new today.
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i have no idea where you read that, but its a night and day visibility difference between HIDs and halogens. i have halogens on my accord, and HIDs on my 2k2 maxima, and i will never EVER go back to halogens, its night and day
i think the max is the only car under 25k that have HIDs standard[/b][/quote]
Everybody is right and everybody is wrong.
The brightness of halogen is around 1300-1500 ANSI lumens
HID brightness is around 1000-3000 ANSI lumens
You've heard people useing K (kelvin) to describe HIDs. That's the color temperature of HID. 5000K is white/yellow, 6000K is white/blue, 7000K is purple, 8000K is blue. As the Ks goes up, lumens goes down. A 5000K HID can achieve as high as 3000 lumens but the same wattage 8000K will only have 1000-1200 lumens - which is worse than standard halogen. But you'll get that attention grabbing really blue color that you want.
So HID is brighter if you stick with 6000K and below bulbs.
They don't offer HID in Canada either. But I won't let the projector goes to waste with the halogen bulb. I'll get aftermarket kits. They are pretty reasonable these days, ranging from $300US - $500US for a pair.[/b][/quote]
I didnt know that the temperature determined colour not the brightness. What do you know...I learned something new today.
Reading Topic: HIDs
I'm a little disappointed in the 6s low beam lights. Not because they aren't bright but because the dispersement pattern is too focused forward and nothing out to the side. My 2000 Protoge wasn't perfect but it did allow me to see if anything was coming at me from the side of the road. On the positive side, if there is a moose already in my path on the road I'll see it much sooner!
I'm a little disappointed in the 6s low beam lights. Not because they aren't bright but because the dispersement pattern is too focused forward and nothing out to the side. My 2000 Protoge wasn't perfect but it did allow me to see if anything was coming at me from the side of the road. On the positive side, if there is a moose already in my path on the road I'll see it much sooner!
Reading Topic: HIDs
If i may add something for those looking for better lighting from their 6
Get philips vision plus lamps
Your $32 wont get you any thing better! i just got a pair and THEY'RE AWESOME. they really work! suddenly driving in dark streets is much more comfortable
If i may add something for those looking for better lighting from their 6
Get philips vision plus lamps
Your $32 wont get you any thing better! i just got a pair and THEY'RE AWESOME. they really work! suddenly driving in dark streets is much more comfortable
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