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Re: Anyone been defected for HIDs? Tue, 02 August 2005 02:54 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
I'm looking at getting HIDs installed too - in fact I've ordered some already - and I hadn't even thought of the insurance ramifications! This thread has cleared some things up for sure.

Regarding glare and the blinding of oncoming drivers (and the drivers in front of you via their rear view mirror), there seems to be some confusion regarding HIDs. I get the impression a lot of you have seen nothing but 8000k+ HIDs and assumed that that's all that is available. 8000k+ bulbs are indeed guilty of having a horrible glare and a blinding quality (the glare being the main factor, but also the overwhelming presence of blue light which is murder for the retina). I might suggest some of you take a look at this walkthrough on the different types of HIDs available and each kelvin rating's characteristics. http://intellexual.net/hid.html

Any couretous driver looking to get HIDs would be best to stick with 4300k or - at the most - 6000k.
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