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Are there 55w HID bulbs?

Are there 55w HID bulbs?

HID bulbs are designed for 35W, just like all factory-installed OEM HIDs. Running them at 55W of power is just “overdriving” them. There are no HID bulbs specifically designed for 55 watts of power.

Are 6000k HID headlights legal?

California Headlight Law: Light Color This statute means that headlights that emit a blue light are illegal in the state. Recall that HID lights can vary in color. HID bulbs come in a variety of colors ranging from yellows (3000K to 4300K) to whites (5000K to 6000K) to blues and purples (8000K and over).

Can you put HID bulbs in halogen headlights?

One of the most common questions we get asked at PowerBulbs HQ is, ‘Can I use HID bulbs on my halogen car? ‘ The short answer is yes, but you’ll need to use an HID Conversion Kit. Xenon HIDs won’t fit into spaces that are designed for halogen bulbs, and vice versa.

Are 6000k HID lights legal in UK?

UK laws surrounding HID xenon bulbs According to the letter of UK law, HID xenon lights are not permitted. However, European type approval regulations do allow them, and therefore they must be allowed on EU cars registered in the UK. There is a similar situation when converting a car from halogen to xenon units.

Can you use 55w HID 35w ballast?

You can use 55w ballasts with standard 35w bulbs, but the life of the bulb will be shortened a bit, and their color will Wash Out a bit. No, HID bulbs and ballasts do not need to be bi-xenon specific when used in a projector based system to be capable of producing light for low and high beam modes.

Is it illegal to install HID headlights?

Many of our customers love the stylish look and brighter beam that xenon headlight bulbs can produce and want to achieve this using their halogen system. In a nutshell, HID kits are not road legal, because they’re classed as an aftermarket modification.

Can I replace halogen headlights with LED?

Can I replace my incandescent or halogen bulbs with LED bulbs? Yes, in many cases, you can simply replace your bulbs separately, one by one. Furthermore, LEDs can handle all hues of white light, so the warm yellowish light of halogen bulbs is perfectly within reach!

Are HID upgrades illegal?

In a nutshell, HID kits are not road legal, because they’re classed as an aftermarket modification.

Will HID work without ballast?

Without HID ballasts, the bulbs won’t function. It is essential that you buy a HID conversion kit that includes HID bulbs, ballasts, mounting elements, wiring, etc. so that the conversion is 100% successful.