Night driving with HID's

**vliou2173** · 08-16-2007, 04:05 PM

One of the reasons I am hoping Veil that will address is the problem with HID lights..

I drive at night 90-100% of the time (i'm a bat), and I love the HID's on my Infiniti. From what I read, it's a HIT or MISS with HID's. Some ppl say that the neat blueness is gone, some say the distinct lines are gone, some say that there is visible light output reduction.

Any changes for the future?

**erickonphoenix** · 08-16-2007, 04:32 PM

I took the veil off because of the headlight degredation on the xenon lights in the C6.

**FlyinZX-10R** · 08-16-2007, 09:19 PM

Headlights on a motorcycle are the only thing that make you visable to other vehicles. Im planning on an HID kit for my bike, so anything that reduces the light output is a no-no for me. I have such a small frontal area and such small lights that a single jammer head would probably do it for me.

**JDS** · 08-19-2007, 09:23 AM

I'm gonna guess that with HIDs, you should have sooo much light output, you can afford to lose a bit.

I mean it's the people with normal lights who should be worrying about losing output, because we don't have much to begin with.

As far as losing the "cool blueness" :roll: I think Veil actually causes a very slight blue shift, so you'll actually get a bit more.

**erickonphoenix** · 08-19-2007, 11:33 AM

Originally Posted by FlyinZX-10R

Headlights on a motorcycle are the only thing that make you visable to other vehicles. Im planning on an HID kit for my bike, so anything that reduces the light output is a no-no for me. I have such a small frontal area and such small lights that a single jammer head would probably do it for me.

I always liked the invisibility factor with bikes. Although I know it sux when people pull out in front of you.

ok Nascars on, gotta go!

**JDS** · 08-19-2007, 02:06 PM

**edweird** · 08-19-2007, 03:14 PM

Rained out today.

**Stealth 795** · 09-03-2007, 07:20 PM

I just got a hid kit and put it on yesterday...
It is so freakin bright as people covering there faces while being in front of my vehicle...
I also have the 12000...
Just wanted to share thats it way way to bright

**FlyinZX-10R** · 09-03-2007, 10:18 PM

The higher the color temperature, the less useable light it puts out. 4300K puts out 20% more light than 6000K. I ordered the 4300K setup for my bike. I should get it sometime this week hopefully.

**JDS** · 09-03-2007, 10:20 PM

Originally Posted by Stealth 795

I also have the 12000...

I think they're covering their faces because you're shining Ricer Blue on them and they don't want to get infected. Seriously, why would you buy those bulbs?