Choosing the best headlight bulbs for your car can make a huge difference in the look and feel of your vehicle. Additionally, it can help keep you safe on dark roads at night. So, what should you look for in headlight bulbs? How much should you spend? What type of bulbs should you get? Should you do a retrofit? This article aims to help you answer these questions and fit … [Read more...]
WeatherTech Floor Mat Review
WeatherTech Custom Floor Mat is one of the most well-known and best-respected floor mats on the market. Known for their laser-measured precision and durability, they've become popular among car enthusiasts and construction workers alike. Here we review a brand new set of these custom floor mats. Most of us would prefer to keep our vehicles clean. You might take your … [Read more...]
What is an Anti-Flicker kit?
HID Error Code & Anti Flicker Capacitors are used in case you're experiencing issues with your aftermarket HID Kit. The two most common issues these capacitors are made to fix are light flickering (strobe effect) and "bulb out" indicator lights. Anti Flicker Issue The flickering problem is most common when installing HID lights in a car that has dual functioning low … [Read more...]
Top 5 Aftermarket Parts for Sonata
There are literally thousands of aftermarket accessories for Hyundai Sonatas, so I decided to break this down by function and give you the #1 Aftermarket Modification in each of the following categories: Performance Exterior Interior Wheels & Tires Suspension The performance category is described as modification that will enhance the power or … [Read more...]
Lotus Exige HID Lights
Installing HID lights for this 06+ Lotus Exige was fairly easy, as everything was very accessible from inside the fender well. It only took a few bolts to have complete access to the headlight housing and ultimately the bulbs. You will want to get it up on a lift so you aren't crawling around on the floor. This is a small call, which means clearance is tight, no matter where … [Read more...]
Choosing Between HID Headlights and LED Headlights
Drivers on the road are becoming more knowledgeable about headlight systems and the varying options available. While many cars on the road still use halogen headlights, there is no doubt that HID Headlights and LED Headlights are becoming increasingly popular. So what are the similarities and differences between HID and LED? Which option is a better choice? The answer is not so … [Read more...]
Weathertech Floor Mats vs Husky Liner Floor Mats
The transfer went through if this shows on the iPhone. We recently got ahold of a few different types of automotive floor mats to compare, and just in time for some winter storms. We're comparing the Weathertech Floor Mats against the Husky Liner Weatherbeater Floor Mats. With the winter snow approach, combined with fishing and hunting, we wanted to make sure the carpet in … [Read more...]
READ ME: Before Buying HIDs
Good thing you found this post. Most people just search for "Your Car + HID lights" online and choose the cheapest product. But, you're smart... you actually care about your car as an investment and want to make sure it's not going to catch on fire, or some other disaster. You're probably looking for hid's because you heard they were super bright, but there are other things … [Read more...]
Black Friday Headlight Deals 2015
This is our third annual installment of Black Friday headlight deals. A lot has changed in headlight technology over the past year. Stock headlights are becoming better and better, and more vehicles are coming from the factory with xenon bulbs. Nevertheless, it isn't hard to find a mid-level car with all the interior (and most of the exterior) upgrades a car enthusiast could … [Read more...]
What is the brightest color of HID Kit on the market?
One of the most frequent questions we are asked is: "What color HID kit is the brightest?" In an effort to answer this question, we contacted Kensun Inc., one of the market leaders in aftermarket HID kits, and asked them to provide us with one each of their kits so we could test them all for you. We used a Dr. Meter digital light meter to test the light output of each kit. … [Read more...]
HID Xenon Headlight Color Comparison
Are you in the market for an HID kit but can't decide what color temperature you should get? You may have been surprised to find out that multiple color options even exist. We got our hands on ten different kits from the folks at Kensun and installed them in our test vehicle. Below are photos of each one to help you make your decision. You may have noticed while driving … [Read more...]
How LED Lights Work
Light-emitting diodes, a.k.a. LED lights are quickly becoming the light source of choice among tuners and car junkies for both interior and exterior applications. LEDs deliver maximum light using minimal power, making them perfect for use with 12V automotive systems. Light-emitting diodes are completely different than traditional, filament-based incandescent and halogen … [Read more...]
Black Friday Headlight Deals 2014
Another year has gone by and it's almost Christmas! That means Black Friday is just around the corner. You've probably seen the many Black Friday ads in the newspaper, on TV, and on the internet. We've searched all over to bring you some of the best headlight deals available for Black Friday. You may not think of headlights actually being included in Black Friday sales; … [Read more...]
Easy trick to mount an HID ballast
When you upgrade your vehicle's headlights to HIDs, one of the most frustrating tasks is finding a place under your hood to mount the ballast. Think of ballast as a power regulator. It helps to regulate the amount of current going from your car's battery to the headlight bulb. It's part of the technology that makes this type of headlight possible. Believe it or not, HID … [Read more...]
Venza LED, HID and Incandescent Master List. Interior/Exterior Bulb sizes + How-To’s
**Toyota Nation, contributing members and myself are not responsible for any damage caused by the implementation of the information in this thread. Modifying your car in any way may void your warranty. Please know your limitations and use this information at your own risk. Venza Lighting Application Guide Low beam headlight (non-HID) – H11 (x 2) High beam/DRL – 9005 (x 2) … [Read more...]
Acura TL HIDs Resource Guide via HID Extra
Acura is one of the luxury vehicle brands that is equipped with factory HID headlights. But once a part goes out, making a trip to the dealership typically has owners spending hundreds, possibly more. So why take your vehicle to a mechanic and pay them "intense"' labor costs for replacing parts or new installations when you can do it yourself? This is where HIDeXtra’s … [Read more...]
Black Friday Headlight Deals
It's hard to believe that Black Friday is almost upon us! No doubt you've seen the countless black Friday advertisements floating around. Here at Headlight Reviews, we've been searching high and low to find the best possible headlight deals for this holiday season. Whether you're buying a gift for a boyfriend, girlfriend, husband, wife, or even yourself, the Friday after … [Read more...]
LED vs HID: A Complete Comparison Guide
In our last post, we introduced our new “Light Fights” blog series where we’ll spend the next several weeks comparing competing lighting technologies and seeing which ones come out the “winners” in their most commonly used applications. The two types of lights in today’s arena are LED vs HID. Light emitting diodes have gotten a great deal of attention lately, but do they really … [Read more...]
How We Rate HID Lights
So, the question is, How do you rate the HID kits you get? We have thought about doing this post for some time now, but found this to be the perfect opportunity! Our HID Headlight Rating System is based on several components, all of which play into the overall user experience. Also note, that ratings can change based on circumstance. You will see our 6-month review rating … [Read more...]
HID Light Review’s & HID Color Chart
What is K? Color Temperature and Kelvin "Kelvin" is a basic unit of thermodynamic temperature (color temperature) used to measure the hue (color) of the light output. Typical HID kits are offered in 3000K – 20000K color ranges. Of that color range, the most popular HID colors are 6000k and 8000k. Pay attention to this: The higher the Kelvin (K) of the kit, the bluer the … [Read more...]
Buying HID Lights and How We Assist With This Process
Definition: Buying Process A standard process that corporations and individuals progress through (in order) when purchasing a product or service. Also known as the 'Buying Cycle' or 'Purchase Process'. The Purchase Process: This process typically consists of 5 major steps: 1. Need/Problem Recognition or Identification This is the initial stage where an individual comes to … [Read more...]
Common HID Problems & FAQ
What if my HID bulbs keep flickering and making a clicking noise? 1. Make sure the HID bulbs have been connected to the ballasts correctly and are secure. 2. Check that your plug-in connections are secure and that they are getting proper voltage output from your car battery. (For bi-xenon HID kits, make sure your grounds are secure and that they are properly grounded to the … [Read more...]
Does My Car Have Factory HID Lights?
Does your car have factory HID lights? Many new cars do include HID lights in their lighting technology. If consumers want to know if their cars do include HID lights they can always check with a car salesman, check the manufacturer’s manual or stop by the dealership. It is important to know whether or not a car has HID lights because there are certain states that regulate HID … [Read more...]
Should I Upgrade Headlights?
How do you know when it’s time to upgrade headlights? Really, it comes down to personal preference, but you may notice some signals that it’s time to modify your headlights. For example, if you are: 1. Having trouble seeing while driving at night 2. Your headlamp housing is yellowed/hazy as opposed to clear 3. Your headlights are constantly burning out 4. You simply … [Read more...]
Projector vs. Reflector Headlight Housing
Everyone remembers driving down a dark road late at night when, suddenly, a car approaches going in the opposite direction. As it approaches, it seems as though their headlights are becoming brighter and brighter. Just before the car passes you, you decide they must have had their high-beams on. Why were their lights so bright? Until recently, all cars on the road used what … [Read more...]
Headlight Education
Headlights have gone from a simple necessity on the front of a vehicle to an accessory that can take your vehicle from dull to dynamite. In recent years, we’ve seen the emergence of various new types of headlights. BMW has started using halo headlights of various colors, Audi has become famous for its LED strips under their lights, and Lexus has recently come on board with a … [Read more...]
HID Lights 101: Basic Facts
- Xenon or High-Intensity Discharge (HID) lighting provides brighter headlights and increases the visibility of many peripheral objects (i.e., street signs and pedestrians) left in the shadows by standard halogen lighting. - HID light sources provide the brightest illumination available and are considered the benchmark against which other forward lighting technologies are … [Read more...]
Things you didn’t know about HID Lighting
Just a few quick tips from our friends at Osram-Sylvania - Standard low beams cease to provide enough visibility when driving above 35 to 40 mph. The best case scenario would be for all drivers to use high beams all the time and use technology to keep the light out of oncoming drivers’ eyes. - All headlamps produce glare that can reduce the ability of oncoming drivers to … [Read more...]
Top 10 HID Light Companies
Here is a list of some of the most popular HID Light Companies on the web. Stay tuned for review links and product feedback! • Terms include hid lights online, hid headlights, xenon HIDs, car HIDs, truck HIDs, and SUV HIDs • Sites that are not duplicated based on keywords • Sites that sell their own brand of HID HID kit or High Intensity Discharge kit for cars is … [Read more...]
HID (High Intensity Discharge) vs. Halogen
HID vs Halogen ... Can you really tell the difference? Advantages of HID/Xenon vs Halogen bulbs Xenon is 300x brighter than halogen Xenon last 10x Longer than halogen Xenon produces cleaner, whiter, brighter and safer light. Less power consumption – 35W HID vs. 55W of Halogen Halogen bulbs burn hotter than the same wattage Xenon bulbs Upgrading your … [Read more...]
What is an HID Anti-Flicker kit?
An Anti-flicker for Xenon HID Light, also known as error code eliminators, is a term that has been coined in the HID light industry in order to counteract the frequency/resistance differences between vehicle computers and HID light kits. Autocityimports.com describes anti-flicker kits as: "These HID Error Code & Anti Flicker Capacitors are used in case your experiencing … [Read more...]