H.I.D
Headlights
H.I.D or
High-intensity discharge lamps also known as xenon have been
available for over 10 years and 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 and power to choose from. Just as its conterpart
be sure to get the road legal ones and 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 and 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 1000k lumens which
Skippy differs on but LEDs are extremely bright and can blind
other road users. Be sure to check the ones you are getting are road
legal.
Laser
Headlights
Laser beam headlights
are a clear step forward in innovation in light output. Being
4x more brighter than LEDs and 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 and the Audi R8
and the new BMW 7 series. With further
car manufacturers
looking into this for the future of their cars.
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