Car Detailing and Show & Shine Prep sponsored by Autogeek.Car Audio & Electronics sponsored by Bavsound.Tire & Wheel Forum sponsored by The Tire Rack.Suspension Tech and Handling sponsored by.Professional Motorsports sponsored by Bimmerworld.Track, Auto-X & Drag Racing sponsored by.General BMW and Automotive Discussion sponsored by Intercity Lines.Quick Navigation 1988 - 1996 (E34) Go Top But anyway, like Jedi said, the big issue isn't the actual heat output, it's when the bulbs touch the inside of the housing on small fogs, and is unlikely on our style of fog lights. It's almost funny to see a cone of light pointing up and away from a car driving at night. You wouldn't believe how many people around me drive with their brights on because their lowbeams are aimed for crap, and often their highs aren't much better. You can have all the light you want, but if it's not pointed where it needs to be it does you no good. Better visibility: HID headlights offers better visibility allowing other drivers to see you better. I also keep my lights aimed properly, which is a big deal. I don't drive with my fogs on all the time though, I use them more like they're meant for - only when I need more light, like in bad weather, or on dark roads when I can't use my brights. and as for my fogs, I'm planning on getting the DDM 55w hid's in 4500k flavor. There are other 'definitions' for a watt, but in this application it's fine to think of the watts as heat. P is power, often expressed in watts with electronics, E is voltage and I is current. but i do know its a measure of power deal with a bit in my thermo class at the momentĪll i've really known close that is the most basic V=IR but good to know that new one nowWell, technically its P=E*I. Headlight technology has advanced a lot in the last five years, giving you multiple options. Motorists all over the world are now aware of the benefits that LEDs bring and are quickly switching over.So what are you deciding for your fogs then?Īnd i've never heard watts=voltage*current. However, considering their durability, efficiency and bright illumination, the price is well worth it.
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They come with a higher price tag than both the halogen and xenon HID headlights. What’s more, installing them is a simple affair and you will not require any special knowledge to replace the halogen headlights with LEDs. In fact, in theory, you could use LED headlights for many decades without having to concern yourself with maintenance costs. This is what contributes to their durability. Because of this, they require more time to cool down.Ĭompared to both halogen and xenon HID headlights that use a gas to be able to function, LEDs are in a solid state. The lights themselves may not get hot but have a tendency to cause nearby wiring and assemblies to get quite hot. These types of headlights continue to grow in popularity especially as the cost of components goes down. LEDs function by using the electricity from the vehicle to produce illumination through light emitting diodes. generates heat and needs more cooling to run than halogen and HID bulbs. + may be designed differently because of its size. They are brighter, consume less energy and unlike the HIDs, will last a good long while. - may potentially cause harsh glare to other drivers because of its brightness. LEDs are the other alternative to using halogen headlights. HID headlights may be a quick option if you are running on a tight budget, however, a better alternative are LEDs. Due to their very bright light, they can send a lot of glare to other motorists either oncoming or ahead via the rear-view mirror. They are also costly compared to their halogen counterparts but less costly compared to LEDs. This means that they are not a viable long-term solution as you will need to replace them frequently. In fact, HIDs are often brighter than LED lights but come with one major problem-they do not last long. By passing the xenon gas over an electric charge, it burns brighter giving you a better field of view. However, instead of using a halogen gas, they use xenon.
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HID or high-intensity discharge headlights work in a similar fashion to the halogen light bulbs. While high-end luxury cars come equipped with LED headlight kit, where does that leave you and me without the latest Mercedes AMG? Well, the good news is that you can swipe your old halogen lights for better HID or LEDs. The old model halogen lights have been outcompeted by newer more efficient types. However, technology continues to evolve in every sector and car headlights have certainly not been left behind. They also use a lot of energy and can quickly drain your car battery. Halogen lights may be low cost and simple to replace, but they do not have a very long lifespan. We are all used to these and they form the baseline for car manufacturers when producing vehicles in mass. Most unmodified vehicles, especially from the last 20 years, will come with standard halogen headlights.