H.I.D
Headlights
H.I.D or
High-intensity discharge lamps also known as xenon have been
available for over 10 years & must be installed. Usually takes 10 seconds to warm up or fully brighten. HID.s are
harder to install than LEDs but you have various options from
colours & power to choose from. Just as its conterpart be
sure to get the road legal ones & always use a profesional
to install the xenon conversion kits. You will need to correct
the beam pattern after installation.
LED
Bulbs
Led Bulbs or Light Emitting Diodes -
These are newer than the HIDs. Some new cars have LED bulbs
installed as standard but for older model of cars you may
require a installation process or a upgrade. LEDs can last as
much as 20x more than the halogen bulbs. LEDs consume much less
power & are easier to install "plug and play" than HIDs.
Giving a clear white light instantly. LED conversion can flicker
if not installed correctly. Some advertise as 10000 lumens which
Skippy differs on but LEDs are extremely bright & could blind
other road users.
LED Headlight Bulb Upgrade
Laser
Headlights
Laser beam headlights are a clear step forward in innovation in
light output. Being 4x more brighter than LEDs giving a viewing distance as much as
1500 feet
(457.2 metres.
Currently only a few cars have the laser high beam system
notably the BMW i8, Audi R8 & the new BMW 7 series. With further
car manufacturers
looking into this for the future of their cars.
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