Headlights are like the eyes of a car or truck, both in terms of function and style. Obviously, headlights are tools for visibility. But they are also important in providing a vehicle with a distinctive look, just as the shape and color of our eyes make one face distinguishable from another. Trying these headlight upgrades on your car or truck is like giving it a fresh set of eyes with improved nighttime vision or a more customized look. If you drive an older vehicle with hazy or yellowed plastic headlight lenses, you can easily improve both style and safety by polishing the lenses using this 3M kit. We tried it on a ten-year-old car with great results. Not only did the car look better, the headlights proved much more effective at lighting the roadway at night. The 3M Headlight Restoration Kit is an ideal DIY solution: quick, easy and cost-effective. Halogens are the standard for modern cars and light trucks. Halogen bulbs are part of a capsule that can be easily replaced with premium capsules from NAPA Lamps for unique style and better visibility.

Three options are available: LongLite, WhiteLite and SafetyLite. LongLite capsules are 80% brighter and provide a 120-foot longer view than original equipment halogens. WhiteLite capsules match the output of the LongLite option at about 1,500 lumens, but provide a cooler, whiter light similar to HID headlights. SafetyLite is NAPA’s ultra premium capsule that produces about 1,600 lumens and uses a tri-color coating to reduce glare to oncoming drivers while effectively lighting a wide area with bright, white light. Upgrading your headlights with NAPA Lamps Premium Halogen capsules not only improves nighttime driving safety but also freshens the look of your car or truck. In an earlier article on the Know How blog, we examined HID headlights that use a high-voltage xenon arc lamp instead of an incandescent bulb like a halogen. Street Glow White Xenon capsules bridge the gap between pricey HID conversions and conventional halogens. The look is cool blue, similar to HID lights.

But as with NAPA Lamps Premium Halogens, upgrading is as simple as unplugging the old capsules and fitting in new ones. Teacup Dogs For Sale In DenverChoose Street Glow White Xenon capsules for the look of HID without the expense of conversion.Bmw Run Flat Tires Singapore Although still reserved mostly for high-end vehicles, HID headlamps have been available on new cars for about 15 years now. 18mm Wide Angle Compact Digital CameraSo, plenty of drivers already own cars or trucks with HID or xenon headlight systems. HID bulbs are brighter and longer-lasting than halogens, and HIDs direct light better and more evenly. But intensity drops over time. If you drive an older vehicle equipped with HIDs, it may be time to replace bulbs.

Matt Kossoff, automotive lighting expert and owner of The Retrofit Source, says an HID bulb loses about 70% of its intensity as it reaches the end of its 2,000-hour life span. He recommends replacing aging HID bulbs to restore their original performance. Conversions to HID lights are the specialty of Kossoff’s The Retrofit Source. Handy DIYers can make the switch with HID ballasts and bulbs. Vehicles equipped with projector-beam halogens are easier to convert. Those with reflector headlights need to add projectors along with the HID bulbs and ballasts. Converting to HID seriously boosts output, typically to around 3,200 lumens. Furthermore, you’ll achieve a more modern and upscale look for your car or truck with cool, evenly distributed light. Ready to improve the safety of your vehicle while adding a dash of style? , or visit your local NAPA AUTO PARTS store for a hands-on look at these and other options. Available colors: ultra white 6000K or brilliant blue 8000K

D3S HID Replacement Bulb General Installation Our iJDMTOY D3S HID Replacement Bulbs are the perfect choice for the consumer who wants a high quality product comparable to the factory bulb, but with a wider choice of color Kelvin temperatures. These replacement D3S HID light bulbs directly replace the factory bulbs so there are no modifications required; The iJDMTOY D3S bulbs will replace the factory 4300K color to get rid of the dull yellowish-white look and instead provide a more aggressive look from our unique HID colors. They fit most of the newer Audi, Audi, Ford, Range Rover vehicles, and more (Please check Osram Sylvania before purchasing) HID's for Audi A5 Tony from Greenwood Village , CO United States The lights look great but, no where as bright as the stock.  Ordered both the 6000K and 8000K, the 8000K is half as bright as stock and not as bright as 6000K.  If you just drive in the city and not any rural roads with no lighting, then the 8000K will work but the 6000K is brighter and stock is the brightest of all of them.

2 of 2 people found this product review helpful: Michael Graham from Grovetown, GA United States I like the easy installation. Took 5 min per light bulb. I got the 8000k's. They do show a bluish tint to them but isn't over bearing like some ppl's aftermarket HID's. It's just right for my preference. Fit for '08 Mustang Steve Fortier from Midland, MI United States I have an '08 Mustang with factory 4,300k HID's. Chose the 6,000k for a bluish tint. Great lights, but the index tabs on the light didn't match up with my headlight base. Had to dremel the middle index tab off, as it's on the wrong side. Although this says it replaces my factory D3R, it needed this small modification to fit. John from Hyattsville, MD United States These HID bulbs are so great on my Audi Q5. I really like the blueish white color which I think matches better with the LED Daytime Running Lights than the stock 4500K D3S HID bulbs.The installation is quite easy, everything is plug and play, but do require a tiny hand to purchase a good installation :(