Why are HID lights illegal?

California Headlight Law: Legality of Aftermarket Lights If HID lights come pre-installed in a vehicle, the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) makes sure that they are a low-enough intensity not to produce blue light. That is because these kits come with very intense blue HID light, which is illegal in California.

What are the brightest HID lights?

What is the brightest HID color temperature? The brightest HID color temperature is 5000K, emitting perfectly white light. 4300K and 6000K will be just as bright but will have a very light tint of yellow (4300K) or blue (6000K).

Is HID illegal?

In some cases, your vehicle might come with HID headlights built-in. This is becoming ever more common, especially on high-end or luxury vehicles where HID bulbs are practically the standard now. If you purchased a new vehicle and it came with HID headlights, you can rest assured they are legal.

What is better HID or LED?

LED headlight bulbs are better and brighter for reflector lenses, while HIDs are better and brighter for vehicles with projector lenses. Although the science behind this is quite complex, the important thing to remember is that you get the appropriate technology for your type of headlight for the best results.

Is 35W or 55w HID better?

Heat: More power also creates more heat! As power is increased higher in an automotive HID bulb, the bulb gets less efficient. HID bulbs are designed for 35W, just like all factory-installed OEM HIDs. Running them at 55W of power is just “overdriving” them.

What does hid stand for in headlight bulbs?

How HID Headlight Bulbs Work. HID stands for high intensity discharge, which is a description of the way the bulbs generate light. Light is generated when an electrical discharge is sent through an ionised gas.

How many HID bulbs are in a hid kit?

Each HID Kit comes with two HID Ballasts and two HID Bulbs. Our HID Kits are offered in multiple color options ranging from 3,000k to 12,000k. Some vehicles require added accessories in order for the HID Kit to properly function with your vehicle.

How are HID bulbs integrated into the car?

The ballast is able to balance the system accordingly. In cars that come with HID bulbs, the ballast is integrated into the cars electronics already.

What do you call a plug and play hid kit?

HID Kits also know as HID Conversion Kits or Xenon Lights are plug and play kits designed to replace your factory halogen bulbs with HID Lights.