HID Lighting Facts & Questions

I'm not sure if I just purchased a pair of "HID bulbs" or not. It says "HID" & "Xenon" on the packaging but nowhere does it mention the need for two dedicated HID ballasts to power like what your site mentions?

Sorry but your bulbs are not HID bulbs. You merely purchased a pair of blue-coated (ie: intensity compromised) halogen bulbs which are mislabeled to trick buyer into believing that they are of the same thing as genuine HID capsules. True that certain aftermarket halogen bulbs contain traces of xenon gas these days, but calling them 'HID bulbs' is just plain deceiving. HID capsule requires dedicated 35-watt HID ballast to run and doesn't contain any filament. HID capsule outputs 3 times the intensity, consumes less power, and lasts 5 times longer than stock halogen counterparts.

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I am confused on some HID terms

Candela (cd) - The international unit (SI) of luminous intensity. The term has been in use since the early days of lighting when a standard candle of a fixed size and composition was used as a basis for evaluating the intensity of other light sources. This unit is used in measuring headlight output; basically the higher the number is the brighter the light is.

Lumen (lm) - The international unit (SI) of luminous flux (quantity of light). For example, a dinner candle produces about 12 lumens and a standard 60-watt incandescent bulb produces 830 lumens. The higher the number is, the brighter the light is.

Kelvin (k) - A basic unit of thermodynamic temperature (colour temperature) used to measure the whiteness of the light output. The higher the number is the bluer (or purpler) the light is.

Capsule - The Xenon gas inside the capsule and the mercurial Metal Halide Salts emits light of high degree of brightness.

Igniter - An electric current transformer that light the bulb by discharging a high electric pulse using an electric current switch through an electric current from the Ballast.

Ballast- Supplies and controls the electric current (±20,000V) to the Xenon capsule

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So HID lighting system refers to those crisp & bright headlights found on many luxurious European cars?

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Can HID conversion kit retrofit any conventional halogen headlight system with genuine HID?

Yes. And some fog lamp units too provided that space permits.  Our kit is a truly direct Plug-N-Play HID conversion kit. It transforms ordinary automotive and motorcycle H1, H3, H4, H4 Bi-Xenon, H7, H8, H9, H10, H11, H13, 880, 9004, 9005, 9006, 9007 headlight systems into the most advanced HID technology.

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What other significance of this conversion should I be aware of?

1. Beam Correction - Although our system produces accurate beam with minimal glare nor improper projection, it is always wise to check its focal length and adjust if necessary. Incorrect beam pattern endangers oncoming traffic. NHTSA & DOT received lots of complaints regarding haphazard glare from both aftermarket as well as OEM HID systems.

2. Converted halogen-to-HID headlight - HID Conversion Kits are brighter than even OEM HID system. HID system in a light-intensifying halogen housing is brighter than HID system in a light-diminishing OEM HID housing. This is why we can't stress enough the importance of checking your projection beam pattern after conversion.

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Seems like different brands utilize different methods for H4 Bi-Xenon capsule engineering, what technology does your brand use and why?

Electro-magnetic design - The capsule utilizes a D-drive mechanism, solenoid valve and a mini electronic controller to move a shutter linearly along the capsule to produce a high & low beam projection. Later on, a Taiwanese company uses a so-called 3-D mechanism to slide as well as tilt the capsule during high beam. Unfortunately, the more moving parts there are, the higher chance that parts can malfunction, this has been true even with top Japanese brand. Fortunately, our much improved 2008 models have been proven to be very reliable & durable and cover under our 1 year warranty.

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Is it safe to convert one's halogen headlight into HID?

A safety shut-off feature is a must because such conversion can cause fire! which isn't built into OEM HID Ballast.  You would be stunned when we tell you that piecing other people's OEM HID ballasts together to form a cheap hybrid kit is like playing with fire, literally. This is why there are no licensed Philips and Hella HID conversion kits worldwide. Irresponsible merchants borrow the fame of Philips & Hella and name their hybrid kits that way - which is misleading and unethical. OEM HID ballasts like Philips & Hella are strictly engineered for OEM applications, their safety features can be heavily compromised when installed on vehicles with stock halogen lighting. This is why our patented HID ballast has this advanced safety feature built-in to provide maximum safety in aftermarket applications.

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How good is your kit?

Extremely good especially when you consider its exceptional quality, reliability, ease-of-use, safety feature, after-sales support and cost. We don't mislabel this as a European product by displaying labeling our HID Conversion Kit as Philips Based & Hella Based, this is another word for Phillips Style HID Kit or Hella Style HID Kit, in other words, imitation HID Kit. Our sole intention is to market a high-quality yet affordable Plug-N-Play HID kit. Our kit is 100% designed, engineered and fabricated in Japan. Certain capsules are actually German made.

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My car came with OEM HID headlight system, why do I care about your products?

US car dealerships (foreign & US brands) are allowed to sell HID capsules in 4,000K range only. OEM replacement HID capsule costs $150 each! Ours cost a fraction of that but just as good quality. Our HID capsules are now available in a wide color selection: 5000K (crystal white), 6000K (crystal blue), 8000K (blue/purple), 10000K (deep blue), and 15000K (ruby purple).  D2S & D2R bulbs are available for replacement.  If your car came with HID, you only need to replace the bulbs and don't need the whole HID Kit.

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Speaking of Kelvin temperature (K), is higher the better?

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What alternative HID ballast technologies are out there?

Some Japanese HID systems claim to output 125% - 130% intensity when compared to a regular HID system. They achieve this by utilizing 50-watt HID ballast. But bear in mind that bulb lifespan is significantly shortened and headlamp assembly can melt and deform due to excessive heat production. Are you willing to risk these? Variable-control HID ballast can be adjusted somewhere along 25-watt to 40-watt. It does not work from 1-watt to 35-watt so the dimming effect is limited. Capsule lifespan also suffers as a result.

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HID draws less power from a vehicle's electrical system, what's the significance of this?

Power-saving HID when compared to halogen offers the following advantages: Less energy drain on the vehicle's battery, there's also potential for enhanced performance in the car's other systems.

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I have to revert back to halogen lighting from HID since my vehicle is a lease?

Our HID conversion kit is plug and play and is easily reversible.  The kit doesn't do any permanent damages to the wiring harness or the headlight housing.  The ballast draw it power from the stock light bulb harness and is completely safe due to the ballast only drawing 35W. Some have said that it is unsafe to run the ballast from the harness due to the wiring not having enough power.  A stock halogen is 55W and the ballast is 35W, therefore the harness is able to supply a sufficient amount of power to run the HID bulb safely.

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What can I do to prolong the lifespan of my HID capsules?

Is OEM projector retrofit really better than halogen-to-HID conversion?

Adv = Advantage / Dis = Disadvantage

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