Yes and no. It’s legal for new users – they just have to make sure that they purchase completely new Xenon HID headlamps if they want to upgrade their recently-bought vehicle to Xenon HID,
For the after market, a used vehicle cannot be approved, because it is only suitable for new vehicles. However, this does not mean that Xenon HID lights are banned totally. It would be possible to upgrade your headlights, although the driver should also meet the safety standards required for new vehicles.
An HID light that is sold in the after market should therefore follow these rules:
1. The headlamp unit (outer lens, reflector and bulb) shall be e-marked and customized to ECE 98. That can only be done by the headlamp suppliers who should examine the headlamp in an independent laboratory.
2. After it is fitted to the vehicle, it must include headlamp cleaning and self-leveling. This can be for the headlamp or in the vehicle suspension. Some luxury cars have “self-levelling” suspensions which are also acceptable. Also, the dipped beam must remain with the main beam.
3. The headlamp must be kept in good working order, cleaned and adjusted correctly like any other headlamp.
There are ways to upgrade your vehicle and follow the law at the same time. Make sure that you install your HID car lights according to the standard regulations in order to maintain safety and security on the road.
1/21/09
HID Lamps – My Light Bulb Moment
I bought this HID lamps used by horticulturists two weeks ago. My husband asked me where I will use it, and he hardly believed me when I said that I’ll use it for my draft-making project. It might sound incredulous, but it’s true. I am really thinking of using it when I am making my architectural drafts. The thing is, I really have poor eyesight, and I’ve tried using a lot of lights to make drawing my plans much easier for me. Nothing really worked for me. One day, my cousin and I went for a spin and I noticed her headlights. I asked her what it was, because the lights were very bright and crystal white. She told me they were HID lamps. Her husband gave it to her because she needed better headlights when she’s driving.
Suddenly, a light bulb went on. Why not use it when I’m drafting? So, I went on the internet and researched about it. I found out that HID lights used for cars are quite difficult to handle. However, there are other alternatives, such as the ones used by gardeners to grow plants. Seriously, they really use these lights to grow plants! How awesome is that, right? Well, anyway, I decided to go with it because their design was much more flexible to incorporate in my desk.
And what do I think of my new HID lamps?
There are moments when I’m really proud of my light bulb moments
Suddenly, a light bulb went on. Why not use it when I’m drafting? So, I went on the internet and researched about it. I found out that HID lights used for cars are quite difficult to handle. However, there are other alternatives, such as the ones used by gardeners to grow plants. Seriously, they really use these lights to grow plants! How awesome is that, right? Well, anyway, I decided to go with it because their design was much more flexible to incorporate in my desk.
And what do I think of my new HID lamps?
There are moments when I’m really proud of my light bulb moments
1/13/09
HID Lights
Make Your Jaguar Roar
Want to make your Jaguar car better? Try adding HID lights to make it more stylish. Not only will it look great, it will also give you better visibility on the road. Better visibility equals better control and performance.
What makes HID lights perform superbly is xenon. This colorless, odorless, highly unreactive gaseous element found in small quantities in the atmosphere is the power behind these H.I.D. lights. HID headlights work longer than the others because they don't include filaments and halogen gases to emit light. Have you ever wondered why some of your household halogen lights literally burn out? It's the filament inside it. H.I.D. headlights, on the other hand, only use gases. When an electric current is placed through them, they give off a much more visible light than using filaments alone. And since there are no filaments, you don't have to worry about them going out while you're cruising your Jaguar around.
Aside from this, safety is the key. H.I.D. lights are much brighter compared to halogen lights. The average lumen (the amount of brightness that comes from a light source) of an H.I.D. light is about 3000 lumens. Compare this with a typical halogen light which is 1400 lumens, and you’ll see the point. In fact, studies from experts even show that drivers react faster and more accurately to minor roadway mishaps when they are using H.I.D. headlamps rather than the halogen ones. And since you're using Jaguar, you should feel much safer than anyone can possibly be.
H.I.D. lighting systems are available in various colors. Some of the colors available today are golden yellow (3000K), bright white (4300K), white (5000K), crystal white (6000K), crystal blue (8000K), aqua blue (10000K), and purple-blue (12000K). However, the most popular right now are the 5000K (white) or 6000K (crystal white) color temperature. If you plan to buy HID conversion kits white 10000K (aqua blue) or more, make sure that you know if it is legal in your country. Some lights might not be suitable for driving or drivers so they are restricted to areas only. For instance, most of the 12000K (purple blue) or 14000K (purple) are only used for off roads.
If you want to upgrade your Jaguar to the next level, look no further. Put some HID lights in it ---combining them always makes for a winning combination.
Want to make your Jaguar car better? Try adding HID lights to make it more stylish. Not only will it look great, it will also give you better visibility on the road. Better visibility equals better control and performance.
What makes HID lights perform superbly is xenon. This colorless, odorless, highly unreactive gaseous element found in small quantities in the atmosphere is the power behind these H.I.D. lights. HID headlights work longer than the others because they don't include filaments and halogen gases to emit light. Have you ever wondered why some of your household halogen lights literally burn out? It's the filament inside it. H.I.D. headlights, on the other hand, only use gases. When an electric current is placed through them, they give off a much more visible light than using filaments alone. And since there are no filaments, you don't have to worry about them going out while you're cruising your Jaguar around.
Aside from this, safety is the key. H.I.D. lights are much brighter compared to halogen lights. The average lumen (the amount of brightness that comes from a light source) of an H.I.D. light is about 3000 lumens. Compare this with a typical halogen light which is 1400 lumens, and you’ll see the point. In fact, studies from experts even show that drivers react faster and more accurately to minor roadway mishaps when they are using H.I.D. headlamps rather than the halogen ones. And since you're using Jaguar, you should feel much safer than anyone can possibly be.
H.I.D. lighting systems are available in various colors. Some of the colors available today are golden yellow (3000K), bright white (4300K), white (5000K), crystal white (6000K), crystal blue (8000K), aqua blue (10000K), and purple-blue (12000K). However, the most popular right now are the 5000K (white) or 6000K (crystal white) color temperature. If you plan to buy HID conversion kits white 10000K (aqua blue) or more, make sure that you know if it is legal in your country. Some lights might not be suitable for driving or drivers so they are restricted to areas only. For instance, most of the 12000K (purple blue) or 14000K (purple) are only used for off roads.
If you want to upgrade your Jaguar to the next level, look no further. Put some HID lights in it ---combining them always makes for a winning combination.
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