HID headlamps

bredekamp · 05-07-2007, 02:36 PM

Have a look at the following article pulled from an Alfa Romeo forum. The information relates to all HID headlights.

The name of the author is at the bottom of the article.

Husker4theSpurs · 05-07-2007, 02:40 PM

Anyone who's had both in their Prius care to comment on the difference FOR THIS CAR SPECIFICALLY?

auricchio · 05-07-2007, 03:55 PM

There appears to be nothing in the article relating to any particular car.

The author is just talking about HIDs in general.

As far as I'm concerned, they're much brighter than halogens. I don't really care about color rendition at night. Is that deer tawny, brown, or dark tan? As long as I don't hit it I don't care.

naterprius · 05-07-2007, 03:58 PM

I have trouble telling yellow and white lines apart.

Nate

Alric · 05-07-2007, 04:00 PM

I've always been a fan of HIDs and have converted my cars when not factory-installed. The biggest difference is on road signs and lines. They seem to reflect from infinity as opposed to halogen.

Animal tapetums (the reflective layer in their eyes) reflect much brighter with HIDs. Allowing you to spot animals on the side of the road much sooner.

Also they look much cooler than muddy brown halogens.

Cheers!

faith2walk · 05-07-2007, 10:45 PM

Since I do a lot of night time driving, it has become almost a necessity for me. I have driven cars with and without HID, and invariably the cars with HID have a better visibility spectrum for me. They also seem to reduce eye strain when experiencing extended night drive times.

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05-07-2007, 02:40 PM	#2
Husker4theSpurs Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 232 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #6 Touring Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Anyone who's had both in their Prius care to comment on the difference FOR THIS CAR SPECIFICALLY?

05-07-2007, 03:55 PM	#3
auricchio Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cambria, CA, USA Posts: 853 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #8 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	There appears to be nothing in the article relating to any particular car. The author is just talking about HIDs in general. As far as I'm concerned, they're much brighter than halogens. I don't really care about color rendition at night. Is that deer tawny, brown, or dark tan? As long as I don't hit it I don't care.

05-07-2007, 03:58 PM	#4
naterprius Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,830 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Package: N/A Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I have trouble telling yellow and white lines apart. Nate

05-07-2007, 04:00 PM	#5
Alric Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,046 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #8 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I've always been a fan of HIDs and have converted my cars when not factory-installed. The biggest difference is on road signs and lines. They seem to reflect from infinity as opposed to halogen. Animal tapetums (the reflective layer in their eyes) reflect much brighter with HIDs. Allowing you to spot animals on the side of the road much sooner. Also they look much cooler than muddy brown halogens. Cheers!

05-07-2007, 10:45 PM	#6
faith2walk Lovin' my little BlackWidow Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 131 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #4 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Since I do a lot of night time driving, it has become almost a necessity for me. I have driven cars with and without HID, and invariably the cars with HID have a better visibility spectrum for me. They also seem to reduce eye strain when experiencing extended night drive times.