Halogen To H I D

[Tommy Gun]

What do you think of this?


Actually, HID capsules only draw 35 watts of energy (after a 50kv 'start-up' voltage spike). And they produce <175 watts of light output.

FYI, if your son has installed an HID "kit" in a car with halogen housings, he is in violation of 49CFR571.108 and 49CFR564 of the Federal DOT/NHSTA law code.

Conversions are dangerous and don't work as well as people think they do (for REALLY being able to see at night, the way we're supposed to). People think that by adding more light output (watts) they'll see better. Isn't true. Kids think it's cool, because they look blue. FED DOT is starting to crack down on violators, and it carries a hefty fine (+ the cost of 'fixing' the lights back to halogens).

If you'd like more (scientific) reading on the subject, go to these links:

http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech ... d/HID.html (http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/bulbs/Hid/HID.html)

http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech ... sions.html (http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/bulbs/Hid/conversions/conversions.html)

http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech ... tages.html (http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/bulbs/Hid/disadvantages/disadvantages.html)

But if he went to the trouble of installing a complete set of OEM HID housings, then KUDOS to him! Tell him I'm proud of him! http://www.fordtaurus.net/forums/images/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif


Thank you for your time!

[Alloy Dave]

I don't know enough to make a solid opinion, but certainly if there is evidence that the "kits" are illegal because the are a safety issue (do they blind oncoming drivers?), then there should be stiff fines and crackdowns.

However, IMO, I've seen just as many 1970s cars with sagging rear springs that blind me as I do people with HID kits. I say the crackdown should be on anyone who's lights are blinding oncoming drivers.

[Tommy Gun]

I thought they were saying it was more of a fire hazard than a blinding hazard, but I didn't read the whole thing either. :grin:

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[Joe G]

I'm not gonna comment on this right now.

He has some good points - but takes liberties with other facts and makes some big generalizations.

[Tommy Gun]

I would do it anyway.

I just thought it was interesting.

Never heard any of it before.

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[Darkside]

A HID conversion requires a wiring change and the proper ballasts. Its not a simple bulb change. I don't see a fire hazard with the conversion if the proper wiring and ballasts are used.

[Alloy Dave]

A HID conversion requires a wiring change and the proper ballasts. Its not a simple bulb change. I don't see a fire hazard with the conversion if the proper wiring and ballasts are used.
Good info. I just wonder if maybe that's the whole point....that many people either don't have the knowledge, or don't take the time to do it right. Same way with many things in life. It's safe to store 50-gallon drums of av-gas in your garage too if it's done right, but most people don't do it right, too much trouble/expense.

[onecrazydog]

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http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/F150/DSC08584.JPG

Heh!!

[Alloy Dave]

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/F150/DSC07859.JPG

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/F150/DSC08584.JPG

Heh!!I can't see, I'm blinded. What was your post? :wow2: