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cjbettis -> HID vs Silverstars (2/26/2006 8:40:50 PM)

I know $450 vs $40....but anyone had both? Are true HIDs a LOT brighter than the Silverstars??

Thanks!!

Don't want to go get the Silverstars only to buy the HIDs the next day once not potentially happy.

  
chainstretcher -> RE: HID vs Silverstars (2/26/2006 8:51:59 PM)

HIDs easily put out over twice the light.

cjbettis -> RE: HID vs Silverstars (2/27/2006 2:21:07 PM)

Wow...so a HUGE difference

MgA_ODEN -> RE: HID vs Silverstars (2/27/2006 3:42:05 PM)

$450 for HID sounds steep , you better call Brad 1-828-395-4231

Calkidd -> RE: HID vs Silverstars (2/27/2006 4:10:33 PM)

Yeah you should pay around $150 for a HID.

cjbettis -> RE: HID vs Silverstars (2/27/2006 10:15:09 PM)


quote:

ORIGINAL: Calkidd

Yeah you should pay around $150 for a HID.


I was saying for 2...but sweet if only $300...thanks!!

steve00ses -> RE: HID vs Silverstars (2/27/2006 10:21:52 PM)

my only question is, where do those little black boxes go. and will they be easy to ripoff(like to be stolen).

cjbettis -> RE: HID vs Silverstars (2/27/2006 10:58:22 PM)

I obviously don't have them...but there is tons of space inside the front fairing

doncollins -> RE: HID vs Silverstars (2/27/2006 11:30:40 PM)

I don't remember who... but we had a post showing the difference in lights. The HID are a lot brighter and also really white. This takes away from the ability to see the road conditions. In the picture the member was showing... he was showing off how they look and someone else pointed out... but look... you can't see where the road meets the sidewalk. They did blend together. I'm not sure I'm unhappy with the amount of light I have. I'd like to look at silver star to change the color a little, but not if I loose road details.


I give, I can't find the post showing the pics. But one note... dont most people use HID on the dim side only? If you run both, you're pulling a lot more amperage. Plus... if you tyr to use the brights to get attention... it takes a second for the HID to turn on, it's not instant like an incadecent bulb. So if you flick the high beam on and right back off.... will you notice the flash?

MgA_ODEN -> RE: HID vs Silverstars (2/28/2006 8:29:03 AM)


quote:

ORIGINAL: doncollins

If you run both, you're pulling a lot more amperage.


False info [:@] try again.

MgA_ODEN -> RE: HID vs Silverstars (2/28/2006 9:13:29 AM)


quote:

ORIGINAL: XtraLights®, Inc

HID Advantages

3X Brigther & more consistent illumination of the road, and increases comfort & reduces fatigue when driving at night
Produces blue-white light that is safer because it is closer to natural daylight
10X Longer Lasting. No need to replace for life of the vehicle
35% less power consumption, thus generate much less heat during operation

HID vs. Halogen Technologies

HID lighting improves durability by 10 times as road vibrations can cause damage to halogen filament, but there is nothing to break inside HID bulb. These light sources also produce a blue-white light that is safer because it is closer to natural daylight.
The color temperature is more than 5000K compared to 2300K for halogen. The light output from a 35W HID Xenon lamp is 300% more light than a 55W halogen bulb. The HID Xenon system will also consume much less power from your vehicles electrical system and generate much less heat during operation.




doncollins -> RE: HID vs Silverstars (2/28/2006 2:51:52 PM)

my apoligies MgA_ODEN. I was going off the info I read from other members here. I never looked into the HIDs because I feel that $30 or $40 is enough money for lights. I'll do my home work next time [sm=bangbang.gif]

cjbettis -> RE: HID vs Silverstars (2/28/2006 8:29:14 PM)

So anyone out there have HIDs and did you notice less ability to see changes in road?

Willing to pay the $300 for safety....just want to make sure is the smartest way to go

thanks in advance

MgA_ODEN -> RE: HID vs Silverstars (3/1/2006 9:30:14 AM)

Some info for ya ............ http://www.xtralights.com/index.asp?PageAction=Custom&ID=1

chainstretcher -> RE: HID vs Silverstars (3/1/2006 4:07:54 PM)

With any standard filament bulb you get a nice glob of light about 30 feet in front of the bike - maybe 50 feet with the brights. With the HIDs you get light in the bushes on the side of the road; you get light waaaaaay down the road; you light up street signs about a mile away. It's just not possible to compare the two. I use the HID for my bright also and the biggest complaint is that it takes about 15 secs to warm up. Of course once they're warmed up they work like normal lights.

  

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