Do HID headlights require a ballast?
All HID bulbs require a ballast, which is sometimes integrated. No LED bulbs require a ballast, although some are engineered to work with an existing ballast. You will find ballast-compatible or “plug-and-play” LEDs that are designed to replace linear fluorescents, compact fluorescents, or HIDs.
Can I use same ballast for different HID bulb?
Technically speaking you can use any HID bulb with any HID ballast as long as you can connect them.
Is 55w HID better than 35W?
A bulb running 55W will usually last about half as long as a bulb running 35W. Brightness: 35W bulbs driven by a true 35W ballast will provide at least 3200 lumens. This is over double the brightness of a factory halogen bulb, and plenty of light for night-time driving.
Are LED headlights illegal?
In theory, LED headlights are a great idea. However, because of their issues, it’s difficult to find LED headlights that are safe and road legal. Whilst they are not road legal, the bulbs are designed with specialist technology that make them a lot safer to use and won’t dazzle other drivers.
Where can I get a hid headlight kit?
Input your vehicle in the above fit guide to get your exact fitting bulbs, or click here to search by bulb size. The Headlight Experts HID Kits feature extremely high end parts including ceramic bulbs, and super efficient canbus ballasts.
Can I put led or HID bulbs in my stock headlights?
Many drivers are tired and frustrated with the dull, yellowish light output from halogen headlight bulbs and as a result, we frequently get asked: “Can I put LED or HID bulbs in my stock halogen headlight?”. The good news is that, yes, you can. Here at XenonPro, we offer both HID headlight conversion kits and LED headlight conversion kits.
Can you put xenon HID bulbs in halogen headlights?
Both LED and Xenon HID conversion kits are essentially composed of headlight bulbs that are perfectly compatible with stock halogen headlights. The main difference between the two, aside from the different technology, is the accessories that come in each kit. LED headlight conversion kits include a set of bulbs and LED drivers.
Can a HID bulb be used in a car?
HID kits include a set of bulbs, ballasts, and ignitors. The bulbs produce the light while the ballasts and ignitors regulate the flow of currently from your vehicle to the HID bulbs, essentially making the HID bulbs compatible with your vehicle.