Night driving with HID's

**SmaartAasSaabr** · 09-08-2007, 05:49 PM

I don't know why you guys would want blue, blue's hard on the eyes

Selective yellow FTW! 8)

**Veil Guy** · 09-08-2007, 06:03 PM

SmaartAasSaabr,

I don't understand your post...

What does selective yellow FTW mean?

Personally I dig violet, blue/violet look of those nice HIDs, put them into 'Angel Eyes' and these cars look soooo cool.

Veil Guy 8)

**ELVATO** · 09-08-2007, 09:41 PM

Originally Posted by The Veil Guy

SmaartAasSaabr,

I don't understand your post...

What does selective yellow FTW mean?

Personally I dig violet, blue/violet look of those nice HIDs, put them into 'Angel Eyes' and these cars look soooo cool.

Veil Guy 8)

LOL, from what I understand, selective yellow is a type of light/headlight that gives off a yellow color. Apparently, this type of light is alot brighter than it's "bluer" counterparts. And FTW, well "for the win"

From wikipedia:

The intent of selective yellow is to improve vision by removing shorter, blue wavelengths from the projected light, as these wavelengths are difficult for the human visual system to process properly, as well as causing perceived dazzle effects in rain, fog and snow and problems with glare.

**IRCMUSA** · 09-08-2007, 10:17 PM

woot FOR THE WIN!!!

**Veil Guy** · 09-08-2007, 10:26 PM

IRCMUSA,

I feel stupid. What does 'For the Win' mean?

I most be getting too old (it's not the age, per se, it's the mileage :wink: )

Veil Guy 8)

**Veil Guy** · 09-08-2007, 10:27 PM

Silverstreak98,

Thanks for the referral to the HID forum. I feel like these guys really know what the heck they're talking about.

Veil Guy 8)

**Silverstreak98** · 09-08-2007, 11:39 PM

Yep they sure do.

Usually everyone on there is very helpful too! Remember to read the stickys as well they contain a lot of good basic info.

**JDS** · 09-09-2007, 10:45 PM

"for the win" = "is good"

Internet slang right there, and stupid internet slang at that.

Yes, I'm guilty of using it every once in a while. I apologize.

**Veil Guy** · 09-10-2007, 05:31 AM

JDS,

Thanks for the assist. :wink:

Veil Guy 8)

**FlyinZX-10R** · 09-12-2007, 10:35 PM

Well, I installed a 4300k HID light for my low beam (right side of my bike) and took it out for a spin tonight. It made an incredible difference! The thing i really noticed is the contrast of objects and things seem to be more clearly defined. Im going to install the high beam tommorow morning. I parked and walked down the road a bit to look at it. Its a very brilliant white light. Im sure the high beam will be really impressive.