HID Lifespan
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2008 C350
HID Lifespan
Is it a good idea to have "daytime running lights" turned on if you have HIDs?
I mean, I have a pretty long commute, if my HIDs are on 2 hours everyday, would I need to get new ones after 1 year? 2 years?
Thanks!
I mean, I have a pretty long commute, if my HIDs are on 2 hours everyday, would I need to get new ones after 1 year? 2 years?
Thanks!
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From: Belgium
S204 C220 CDI, VW Scirocco III 1.4TSI 160
2500 hours: 70% light output
Hella for example gives life expectancies of 3000 hours which means roughly 22500 starts.
If you like DRL then go for it. You'd have to change them anyways after 4 years and the cost doesn't weigh up to the amount of hours they will have been used.
Hella for example gives life expectancies of 3000 hours which means roughly 22500 starts.
If you like DRL then go for it. You'd have to change them anyways after 4 years and the cost doesn't weigh up to the amount of hours they will have been used.
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From: Northern California
09' E350 AMG Sport, 09' C300, 03' Honda S2K
Just wondering here, would anyone know what brand are out headlight from, are they made be Hella also. Why are some people on the net knocks on MB HID system. I have to agree that the distance as beam pattern on corners are not as pronounce as my TSX.
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From: br00klynnn.
C204
1 - 4 years based on quality. The more expensive kits usually hold 3 - 4 years. DDM offers lifetime warranty which has me wondering whether they will replace the kit if it goes out a few years from now 
