Headlight Questions HELP!!!

Feb 6, 2015 | 01:41 PM

rprashad90

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Headlight Questions HELP!!!

I recently swapped out my HID's from my car because it wasn't projecting properly. I was told that the HID's will not work because the stock projector is made for halogen bulbs.

Fine.

I bought some hyper white silverstar bulbs and tried. Its not as bright!

Now I'm thinking that something might be wrong.

Does anyone have aftermarket HID's on their car? Is it bright??.

If so how can I make it work?

Is something wrong with my projector lens?

Please help, Im going on a long distance drive soon, and i will be traveling at night. Please help.

Feb 6, 2015 | 02:19 PM

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Of course aftermarket HID lights in a reflector (halogen) housing will be insanely bright. The issue is that there is no direction and you are blinding all oncoming drivers. Silverstars are excellent bulbs and likely that is the correct amount of lighting for your car. If you want improved lighting, invest in the DEPO projectors that are now made and you can reuse your HID kit with proper results.

Feb 6, 2015 | 02:33 PM

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I tried the silver stars, and it is so dim. Perhaps the lights are angled incorrectly?

Feb 6, 2015 | 02:38 PM

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Unless you adjusted them or have been in an accident, it's unlikely. Do you still have the OE bulbs you can put back in?

Feb 6, 2015 | 02:40 PM

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I do, but i took them out cause they too were too dim.
but how are the other members able to run an HID setup?

Feb 6, 2015 | 03:03 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rprashad90

I do, but i took them out cause they too were too dim.
but how are the other members able to run an HID setup?

Buy the DEPO projectors for $500 and you will have better light output than you ever have. Honestly, $500 is a steal compared to the $1500+ that the Lighting package costs.