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New Xenon type bulbs
Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2003 10:10 am
by Ian
Hi,
I came across this site from an american forum. The closest we have found to HID bulbs are the philips Blue Vision, however, this company produces bulbs at colour temp 5000 deg kelvin.
Here is the link:
http://www.supremepowerparts.com/catego ... light.html
Here is what they look like: aftermarket left factory right
Cheers,
Ian
Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2003 1:00 pm
by polo2k
i have 8000k hid`s from martyn and phillips 4200k imitation sidelights and they look really yellow
Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2003 2:33 pm
by Speedlaw
These look pretty blue. Wonder if they're road legal in Europe...?
Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2003 2:42 pm
by Ian
The Philips seem to be the best we can get here (road legal) - on their own they are not bad (well better than standard halogen) but against your HID's, the blue lights of a cop car would look yellow Ash
I'm trying to find out if they are legal or not...not much info on the site, but checking PIAA's site, similar bulbs are not road legal here...who's gonna check anyway
Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2003 3:45 pm
by Scorpio1
That's why I have ordered a kit from Martyn. The way xenon's work and the way they last are unmatched by halogen. Upgraded bulbs are great, but will never match the real HID's, especially at 5600K.
I think it's well worth the £300 or so
Those upgraded bulbs use a blue filter on the glass to gain the HID 'effect' and actually put out less light and won't last very long, where as a HID capsule will last 3000 hours + and emits a wider, further light at only 35w!
I have never felt a xenon lamp that is hot or even warm, where as a halogen lamp gets hot.
Look here for an explanation of xenon and what 'K' means etc
http://www.theconceptphotography.com/cl ... perat.jpeg
Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2003 4:41 pm
by polo2k
ian haha funny man
go back to your volvo
just kidding
and scorpio you wont be dissapointed as this kit its easy to fit and the light out put is inexplicable when you see other cars next to you at the lights you think their lights arnt on lol and the price is amazing too
Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2003 5:37 pm
by Scorpio1
I can't wait Ash, seriously! But you and Martyn talked me into it!
And to think I was going to get 4000k bulbs!
Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2003 5:39 pm
by polo2k
no worries were here to help spend your pay check
and like i said you wont be dissapointed
Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2003 8:30 pm
by KarlM
As regards lighting in the UK - here goes (i think i'vew got this right)
- the only colours to be visible from the front is a constant white light, or an intermittant amber light (indicators)
- the only colour to be sen from the side is amber.
- the only colours to be seen from the rear are red, white or amber.
any variations are illegal.
A problem arises because you will never have a 'white' light. even standard bulbs have a slight tint. therefore its at the officers discretion.
The way i see it is anything that is TUV approved and E marked is perfectly legal
Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2003 10:43 pm
by Ian
polo2k wrote:ian haha funny man
go back to your volvo
just kidding
It was supposed to be a compliment Ash
Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2003 12:27 am
by polo2k
and mine was ment to be a joke hence the
i hope theres no hard feelings
Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2003 3:56 pm
by Ian
None at all...
Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2003 6:47 pm
by polo2k
im glad and nice gif
Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2003 7:06 pm
by KarlM
ian
Ash
Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2003 10:01 pm
by Ian
lol KarlM...
I have complete and utter
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