DIY HID - All About High Intensity Discharge

[paiseh]

Projector head lamps and HID. wat are the main differences?

[josean]

dear limbat,

 

is the HS-HID selling for $280 as mentioned?

 

and ..

 

how long can the bulb last ?

[limbat]

Originally posted by paiseh@Jan 23 2006, 12:18 AM

Projector head lamps and HID. wat are the main differences?

 

Projector head lamps are lamp casing tt are veri veri small & light beam projected are veri veri veri focus unlike multi-flex lens tt thrown light beam more widely ouwards. HID-High Intensity Disharge systems are just veri powerful automotive lights, veri veri powerful using veri veri little wattage 35w.

[limbat]

Originally posted by josean@Jan 23 2006, 01:14 AM

dear limbat,

 

is the HS-HID selling for $280 as mentioned?

 

and .. how long can the bulb last ?

 

Basically all HIDs bulbs are of the same format, they just come in different mounting type & light point - H1, H3, H4, H4HL, H7, HB1, HB3, HB4, HB5 & now HS. Any bulbs type can be made into HIDs systems.

 

We have been using a old HID system for the last 6 years now.....

[josean]

Originally posted by limbat@Jan 23 2006, 09:51 AM

Basically all HIDs bulbs are of the same format, they just come in different mounting type & light point - H1, H3, H4, H4HL, H7, HB1, HB3, HB4, HB5 & now HS. Any bulbs type can be made into HIDs systems.

 

We have been using a old HID system for the last 6 years now.....

thanks for your explaination.

 

would you care to further elaborate on the life span of a HID bulb ?

 

thanks

[paiseh]

Originally posted by josean@Jan 23 2006, 11:28 AM

thanks for your explaination.

 

would you care to further elaborate on the life span of a HID bulb ?

 

thanks

I just called limbat enquiring abt the converter system for HID and ballast. he said that converter system's lifespan is more unpredictable. usually lasts a year, tat is y the 1 yr wrty. anyway, motor world is selling the conveter system. so u may wan to reconsider. $480 for a pair of H7 converter system including installation with 1 yr wrty.

 

anyway, limbat, thanks for helping me out always. i will treat u to msia seafood someday!!

[limbat]

Originally posted by josean@Jan 23 2006, 11:28 AM

thanks for your explaination.

 

would you care to further elaborate on the life span of a HID bulb ?

 

thanks

 

Light bulbs in general have a life span - to answer yr difficult question is

like asking when are we going to die........... Haizzzzzzzz

 

Many many factors are involved - quality, proper installation, operating

enviroment & duration of application .............. hope this helps ....

 

And like I said - We have been using a first generation HID system for

the last 6 years, now it is install in a truck & still working perfectly.........

 

[paiseh]

i duno but i only haf trust in limbats HID. seeing is believing. and yes, limbat's HID can hit a distance of 10 story or more.

[Guest nE0]

Originally posted by paiseh@Jan 24 2006, 02:54 AM

i duno but i only haf trust in limbats HID. seeing is believing. and yes, limbat's HID can hit a distance of 10 story or more.

Well, if you wern't so busy with the laydees yesterday, you could have seen it on my bike.

[paiseh]

Originally posted by nE0@Jan 24 2006, 05:16 PM

Well, if you wern't so busy with the laydees yesterday, you could have seen it on my bike.

u did it? was ur HID from Limbat? seriosuly im in love with HID. anyway, i parked opposite the cold storage instead. dint get to see u guys.

 

hmm.. coz i asked the 2 ladies to go, tats y i need to entertain them abit.

[Shawn--]

just now got 1 msian car purposely just tail gate me and blind me with his HID. Its was god damn bright. From 1st lane i change to 3rd lane, he followed me all da way. neh neh.. ! how i wish i got HID and let him overtake me then i return da favour.

 

kekeke... but it was so expensive..

[paiseh]

Originally posted by Shawn--@Jan 25 2006, 03:34 AM

just now got 1 msian car purposely just tail gate me and blind me with his HID. Its was god damn bright. From 1st lane i change to 3rd lane, he followed me all da way. neh neh.. ! how i wish i got HID and let him overtake me then i return da favour.

 

kekeke... but it was so expensive..

limbat is getting a pair of 2nd hand HID for us. i forgot to tell u. but no promises though.

[Guest cheeko]

Hi Mr limbat, i have an enquiry, my bike has 2 H4, 55watt bulbs, the bulb has 2 functions, low & high beam in a bulb, can i change the high beam to HID while still retain the low beam function

[limbat]

Yeap, if U install the 2 HIDs H4 wif high/low beam, but onli the low beam is HID - high beam is still a Halogen. But for bikes - we recommend 1 side HID & 1 side halogen - this way it is half the price & HID on 1 side is more than enough light for yr needs..................

[paiseh]

Originally posted by cheeko@Jan 27 2006, 01:55 AM

Hi Mr limbat, i have an enquiry, my bike has 2 H4, 55watt bulbs, the bulb has 2 functions, low & high beam in a bulb, can i change the high beam to HID while still retain the low beam function

1 HID is more den enough.

[Demon]

Originally posted by limbat@Jan 27 2006, 03:47 AM

Yeap, if U install the 2 HIDs H4 wif high/low beam, but onli the low beam is HID - high beam is still a Halogen. But for bikes - we recommend 1 side HID & 1 side halogen - this way it is half the price & HID on 1 side is more than enough light for yr needs..................

hey limat, any indicative price for a H4 HID conversion kit ?

 

I visit you with two big big oranges, give all SBF a special CNY HID ang pow.

 

 

[Guest cheeko]

Originally posted by limbat@Jan 27 2006, 03:47 AM

Yeap, if U install the 2 HIDs H4 wif high/low beam, but onli the low beam is HID - high beam is still a Halogen. But for bikes - we recommend 1 side HID & 1 side halogen - this way it is half the price & HID on 1 side is more than enough light for yr needs..................

Mr Limbat, meaning to say, my headlight become 1 eye jack 1 bulb still as per normal, can switch on high or low beam, other side which is the HID can be switch on & off,no 2 in 1 function allow. Is tat right.

[Guest cheeko]

Originally posted by paiseh@Jan 27 2006, 07:51 AM

1 HID is more den enough.

Can i have a look at ur HID installation during next ice cream outing I just wana have a look at how far is the throw of the HID & also how bulky is the unit

[ice_boyzzz2002]

hi limbat....can a R1 be fitted wif and how much does it cost to

fix a pair?

dun wan my R1 to be one-eyed jack..

[limbat]

Originally posted by Demon@Jan 27 2006, 08:37 AM

hey limat, any indicative price for a H4 HID conversion kit ?

 

I visit you with two big big oranges, give all SBF a special CNY HID ang pow.

 

 

 

 

hey........ NP ........ pls give me a call 93891138, we can work out something

for U. Pls understand HIDs system need proper high tension wires & concealed

connectors.

Best place to install the ballast is in the rear seat, so wire harness have to

be long enough - our bike HIDs set are spec wif 1 meter of high tension wire

harness.

 

A very happy Lunar New Year to U & all at SBF - may all of U get to live yr

Dreams in the Year of the DOG.

 

[limbat]

Originally posted by cheeko@Jan 27 2006, 10:07 AM

Mr Limbat, meaning to say, my headlight become 1 eye jack 1 bulb still as per normal, can switch on high or low beam, other side which is the HID can be switch on & off,no 2 in 1 function allow. Is tat right.

 

Well, both the HID & Halogen can be High & Low Beam type. If U hv the budget

to install 2 HIDs - then fine. We really think 1 HID is more than enough.

 

In reply to yr earlier question - yes U can have the High Beam as HIDs & Low

beam as Halogen, by reversing the 2 wire but our HIDs H4 HL already comes

spec as High Beam as Halogen & Low Beam as HIDs. So yr lights may be out of

focus - if U insist on the reverse method, which is alright anyway as the HIDs are

much brighter than the Halogen. ....... LOL ......

[limbat]

Originally posted by ice_boyzzz2002@Jan 27 2006, 10:43 AM

hi limbat....can a R1 be fitted wif and how much does it cost to

fix a pair?

dun wan my R1 to be one-eyed jack..

 

Wat kind of Bulbs does yr R1 uses ? U really do not need a pair of HIDs ...

[Demon]

Originally posted by limbat@Jan 27 2006, 02:58 PM

 

hey........ NP ........ pls give me a call 93891138, we can work out something

hey limbat, thanks in advance.

 

when will your business be re-opened after CNY ? Will see you at your convenience.

 

[paiseh]

here's my opinion on HID. And this is wat im going to do.

 

usually, u need to on the main headlight switch b4 u can on the high beam.

 

halogen bulbs are 60/55watt as spec. meaning 55watt normal light and at the same time able to act as high beam, i.e 60watt.

 

for my case, i have 3 light bulbs, 1 main and 2 high beam bulbs. after installing HID, i on my high beam all the way as headlight. BUT, i will on/off my HID with an external switch to control the main headlight. which means now HID acts as high beam for me. and when im in msia, i will on the HID and disable my high beam.

 

for R1's case, the main pair of headlights are at 55watt and will shoot up to 60watt when high beam is on. my suggestion is tat, fix one of it as HID with an external switch. when u meet up with rd block or anything, off the HID, and on the normal bulb as headlight. although is an ugly one eye jack, but i tink thats the trade off for the HID.

 

anyway, when u on the HID, and when im in the front, i wont be able to see the shape of ur bike at all, i just see a single bright light during the nite. this is wat i experienced with LIMBAT's bike behind me. totally awesome.

[paiseh]

Originally posted by cheeko@Jan 27 2006, 10:11 AM

Can i have a look at ur HID installation during next ice cream outing I just wana have a look at how far is the throw of the HID & also how bulky is the unit

the ballast unit is abt 15cm by 12cm and 2.5 cm in thickness.

 

this is an overstatement, it might be smaller den this. luckily my rear seat is big enough to hold 2 of these which means i can fit 2 HID safely. but den again, 1 HID is really enough.

 

i do not haf the HID with me now. going to do it after chinese new year, after my ang bao money.

 

however, u can haf a look at Neo's HID.

 

I suggest u go to Limbat's shop and see his life demo of his bike's HID in the day need to exaggerate becoz in the day, it is already very bright. u wont find ur trip to his shop a waste becoz its worth the trip, u get to see and learn alot.

 

and yes, his HID can hit a distance of more den 10 story. upz for limbat's HID.