Xenon lights...... Good idea?
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From: Altamonte Springs FL
Xenon lights...... Good idea?
I'm looking at installing a xenon kit from xenonsupply.com. Anyone done this on their C5. They say it's a drop in replacement for the low beams already there, but im worried about heat and power draw. I want to get the punchy light, but I'm not spending $300+ on projector lights. If someone has experience doing this and maybe a recommendation on where else to go, I'd certainly be open to suggestions 
Also, can someone explain the difference between HID and xenon lamps?
Also, can someone explain the difference between HID and xenon lamps?
Melting Slicks
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From: Puyallup Washington
HID and Xenon are the same thing. Both terms are used as HID bulbs have Xenon gas in them.
Using their $ 89.00 kit will give you HID lights for the low beam, but in the original C5 Corvette headlights the light will go everywhere and not be directed where you need it. As a result, oncoming drivers will be blinded by the glare from your headlights.
If you are going to do this, please do it correctly and get projector lights. They do cost more but you will have better lighting and will not blind the oncoming drivers. I just installed the projector headlights from JW with his Hi-4 harness. The results are amazing. I have a lot of light, directed where I need it on low beam, and do not blind oncoming drivers. When I go to high beams the low beams stay on also, giving me a ton of light.
I have checked the lenses after having the high beams on. The area in front of the HID lights was cool while the area in front of the high beam halogen light was warm.
Low beams with the car about 25 feet from my garage.
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High beams with the lows on also.
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Using their $ 89.00 kit will give you HID lights for the low beam, but in the original C5 Corvette headlights the light will go everywhere and not be directed where you need it. As a result, oncoming drivers will be blinded by the glare from your headlights.
If you are going to do this, please do it correctly and get projector lights. They do cost more but you will have better lighting and will not blind the oncoming drivers. I just installed the projector headlights from JW with his Hi-4 harness. The results are amazing. I have a lot of light, directed where I need it on low beam, and do not blind oncoming drivers. When I go to high beams the low beams stay on also, giving me a ton of light.
I have checked the lenses after having the high beams on. The area in front of the HID lights was cool while the area in front of the high beam halogen light was warm.
Low beams with the car about 25 feet from my garage.
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High beams with the lows on also.
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Drifting
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From: Richardson TX
All the cars you see on the road with annoying blue headlights that blind you are cars that have put HID kits in stock halogen reflectors.
You really need projectors to get a good light pattern from them. There are brighter halogen bulbs you can buy that will make the stock headlights a little better.
You really need projectors to get a good light pattern from them. There are brighter halogen bulbs you can buy that will make the stock headlights a little better.
Drifting
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From: Calgary, Alberta
I tried the HID bulbs in Factory lenses. It was an improvement but got light scattered everywhere, and drivers flashing me back, and the odd look from the Police. Made me not enjoy driving at night, was paranoid I'd get a ticket for them in Town.
I then smartened up and bought Radioflyers Headlights with the Bi-xenon bulbs and that is way better, no comparison at all. Wish I did this first instead of trying to save money.
Do yourself a favor and do it right the first time, not like I did, you won't regret it.
I then smartened up and bought Radioflyers Headlights with the Bi-xenon bulbs and that is way better, no comparison at all. Wish I did this first instead of trying to save money.
Do yourself a favor and do it right the first time, not like I did, you won't regret it.
Melting Slicks
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From: Rochester Hills MI
All the cars you see on the road with annoying blue headlights that blind you are cars that have put HID kits in stock halogen reflectors.
You really need projectors to get a good light pattern from them. There are brighter halogen bulbs you can buy that will make the stock headlights a little better.
You really need projectors to get a good light pattern from them. There are brighter halogen bulbs you can buy that will make the stock headlights a little better.
Please don't go around blinding everyone. Get some farenheight halogens if you want to upgrade your light output with the stock housings.
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From: Republic of Texas
this is the best pop up setup available:
http://www.shop.radioflyerinnovation...lights-015.htm
- HID kit included
- Bi-xenon Projector optics (instant HID high beam)
- Totally plug and play
- Significantly increased vision
- Modern Look.
http://www.shop.radioflyerinnovation...lights-015.htm
- HID kit included
- Bi-xenon Projector optics (instant HID high beam)
- Totally plug and play
- Significantly increased vision
- Modern Look.
