N1K Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Do your HID headlights kinda have a 'flash' bright when you first turn them on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rockmeupto125 Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Yes. At startup the igniter is supplying roughly double the voltage in order to strike an arc in the bulb. So they do seem to "flash" very brightly initially. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firedad415 Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 I was noticing that there are various manufacturers of HID bulbs on one of the other threads (H7 by the way, not H4 as some parts stores recommend).... My question... is the $20 bulb inferior to the $90 bulb??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1K Posted August 24, 2006 Author Share Posted August 24, 2006 Cool, thanks Joe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rockmeupto125 Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Yer welcome, N1k. Just where can you purchase an HID bulb for a twenty-spot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 I think it's neat how it flashes bright, then is dim and slowly builds up to full running luminecense in about 3 seconds or so. Kinda cool. I need to get myself a high beam HID next. And Nik, isn't it H1D? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBBXX Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 I think it's neat how it flashes bright, then is dim and slowly builds up to full running luminecense in about 3 seconds or so. Kinda cool. It sure grabs people's attention. I get the wierdest stares when I fire up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firedad415 Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Just where can you purchase an HID bulb for a twenty-spot? Saw them on this forum under some link when I did a HID info search... can't find it right now, but did a google search for HID nokya h7. Found them from $19-$38 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warchild Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Just where can you purchase an HID bulb for a twenty-spot? Saw them on this forum under some link when I did a HID info search... can't find it right now, but did a google search for HID nokya h7. Found them from $19-$38 Well, no... you did not find true HID bulbs for $19-$38, I assure you. You found the bullshit knock-off "blue" bulbs that many marketing drones want to pass off as HID. They are not. You probably found something similar to these cheap-ass Korean bulbs that don't last for shit: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firedad415 Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Just where can you purchase an HID bulb for a twenty-spot? Saw them on this forum under some link when I did a HID info search... can't find it right now, but did a google search for HID nokya h7. Found them from $19-$38 Well, no... you did not find true HID bulbs for $19-$38, I assure you. You found the bullshit knock-off "blue" bulbs that many marketing drones want to pass off as HID. They are not. You probably found something similar to these cheap-ass Korean bulbs that don't last for shit: I appreciate the heads up Bro! That certainly answers my question about the difference... Mama always said... "if it sounds too good to be true..." So I would imagine a more reputable brand such as PIAA??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lois Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 I think it's neat how it flashes bright, then is dim and slowly builds up to full running luminecense in about 3 seconds or so. Kinda cool. I need to get myself a high beam HID next. And Nik, isn't it H1D? Didn't I read somewhere that HID's don't do well when placed somewhere that they must turn on and off alot....like a high beam...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1K Posted August 26, 2006 Author Share Posted August 26, 2006 So I would imagine a more reputable brand such as PIAA??? Just my personal experience PIAA's are shit. I dropped $80 on a set for my old truck... Lasted for less than a year. Figured I just got a 'bad one' so I dropped another $80 for another set... Same thing. lasted less than a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 Didn't I read somewhere that HID's don't do well when placed somewhere that they must turn on and off alot....like a high beam...... Yah, it's not happy, but how often I would use the High beam, it would be worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackStreet Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 For my cars, I buy cheap ones that are for "off-road use only", draw 80-100W, and without the blue tint. Notice the package posted says they are as bright as a 80-100w but they are not really. Bikes have thin wires, plastic holders, and weak charging systems. Some of the standard 55-65w bulbs are a little brighter but not HIDs. I still stay away from the blue tint. I've had PIAAs last over 4 years in a Suburban and a month on a bike (too much vibration?). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warp11XX Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 A local guy here has an imported Chinese (unsure of exact brand) H7 low beam conversion kit for sale for 75 bucks NIB. Is this a good buy? Will the relay and bulb likely hold up? Should I acquire a 100W halogen high beam to accompany it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bird Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 FW it's W, I just replace my low bean, the third bulb, original high beam, 99,000 kms. I bought it off the dealer but they had no OEM Honda bulbs. The selection of bulbs were all made in Korea. They said OEM were about $35.oo and no one wants to pay it. The bulb was installed, one hand only, nothing loosened or taken off. It's not as bright and I wonder how long it will last? It's a "Light King" halogen, 55 W H7 standard. $9.99. I suppose it's "cheap shit". The one it replaced was a Phillips made in Germany, oem? I'm not too worried b/c I never to extremely rarely ride at night and I'm ok with the high beams. I prefer to "do" suspension rather than lighting. Which is the next task over the winter. cheers, enjoy you long weekend, all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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