[UnknownJinX]

Originally Posted by 2SS Capt

Honestly, for $99 If try the LED conversion. I put LEDs in my daughter's 2019 Elantra and she loves them...

Can you convert HID to LED? It's relatively easy for halogens, but HID has different wiring so it would be a lot of work.

HID lamps are already pretty good, and when you replace them, they will last a good while.

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[2SS Capt]

Originally Posted by UnknownJinX

Can you convert HID to LED? It's relatively easy for halogens, but HID has different wiring so it would be a lot of work.

HID lamps are already pretty good, and when you replace them, they will last a good while.

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Not sure but they offer a conversion kit here so I am assuming yes it is possible... https://www.headlightexperts.com/car...sid=0HuzrkTj0o

[dmcmahan60]

Check these guys out. I have bought 3 kits from them over the years and all were top notch quality!
https://lightwerkz.net/

[Deputy Dog]

Any justifiable reason why Sylvania is selling these stock HID bulbs at $150 a pop? Sounds like highway robbery. I mean I'm all for buying American products but this is ridiculous. I could see if they came with 15 or 20 year warranties, but they don't. Sounds like the are taking advantage of the situation.

[ember1205]

HID headlights are typically fairly unique in their wiring setup and power requirements. Converting to LED could be WAY more hassle than its worth.

Start with warranty and go from there. I've only ever had one issue with HID bulbs and it was in my 2015 Sierra. The bulbs originally used were problematic because of how they threw light to the side and GM swapped them to a different brand as part of a TSB. I've never had one burn out.

[Nothing like an SS]

Originally Posted by Deputy Dog

Any justifiable reason why Sylvania is selling these stock HID bulbs at $150 a pop? Sounds like highway robbery. I mean I'm all for buying American products but this is ridiculous. I could see if they came with 15 or 20 year warranties, but they don't. Sounds like the are taking advantage of the situation.

Sylvania is not actually American, they are a sub division of Osram which is a German company. Sylvania is just the North American operations of Osram......
Just sayin'...it isn't buying American

As to the rest of this thread, I would leave HID as they are, conversion is not worth it.

[ember1205]

This will likely give you everything you need:

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showp...99&postcount=6

[Turkish01]

https://screamingchicken.com/2016-18...id-headlights/
My drivers side went out, bought a set of these in 5500k. Working great so far. They say their pure white but do have a slight blue tint to them.

[ember1205]

Originally Posted by Turkish01

https://screamingchicken.com/2016-18...id-headlights/
My drivers side went out, bought a set of these in 5500k. Working great so far. They say their pure white but do have a slight blue tint to them.

OEM's typically use a color temperature in the low to mid 4000's. 5500 is kind of high and will definitely have that "blue" look to them.

Typical fluorescent bulbs are around 4000 if you want another reference.

[NeverDie]

Originally Posted by MackSteelPrivateEye

Anyone know why he is disconnecting the cable at the Bulb housing at 1:05 on the 3rd video? Can't you just go directly to removinf the HID cap and swapping the bulb?


https://www.carcarekiosk.com/video/2...ghts/headlight

IF you want to end up in the hospital, sure.

I watched a new tech swap a bulb on my 1999 BMW 328i with HIDs. He didn't disconnect the battery or power cable from the ballast. The car was replaced due to electrical fire and he was taken away in an ambulance.

But you know, you COULD save a few seconds?