uber noob HIR question

Ben53142 · 04-07-2008, 01:59 AM

I've been lurking around these boards for a while now and have yet to see one pic of an HIR set up! If someone could post one it would be much appreciated. I'd like the see the direct comparison vs an HID set up.

Thanks!\

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and wow, on my first post i managed to rip off the title of another posters post from a few lines down(holy redundancy)

**Tim** · 04-07-2008, 02:08 AM

The only time I ever saw comparison photos for HIR bulbs, it was a comparison thread between HIR and stock halogen. And to be quite honest, I couldn't tell a visible difference between the two. So needless to say, HID will be much brighter than HIR.

Ben53142 · 04-07-2008, 02:10 AM

Well that may explain why there is never a comparison. Thanks

***striker_1818*** · 04-07-2008, 02:15 AM

pics of 4300k HID vs HIR bulbs - Team Integra

Firestrife · 04-07-2008, 02:16 AM

its because HID blows the HIR out of the water.

***striker_1818*** · 04-07-2008, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Firestrife

its because HID blows the HIR out of the water.

not really. That's due to the concentration in light going into one big "hotspot" whereas the HIR will spread light evenly.
And because on that comparison, the bulb is 4,300K rather than what most people use such as 6000K, HIR is at 2000 lumens so the extra 1200 lumens from a 4,300K bulb will look much brighter

**Tim** · 04-07-2008, 02:22 AM

New HIR's

Barely discernible difference if at all.

Ben53142 · 04-07-2008, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by striker_1818

pics of 4300k HID vs HIR bulbs - Team Integra

thanks!

***striker_1818*** · 04-07-2008, 02:24 AM

HIR is yellower and more intense. With that said, it will reflect less on wet or black surfaces

Ben53142 · 04-07-2008, 02:27 AM

So, this brings me to my next question. Is PnP HID easy enough to install? I'm not the most "mechanically inclined" person but I still think they look nice.

Firestrife · 04-07-2008, 02:29 AM

Its pretty easy if you follow the DIY thread anyone can do it.

***striker_1818*** · 04-07-2008, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben53142

So, this brings me to my next question. Is PnP HID easy enough to install? I'm not the most "mechanically inclined" person but I still think they look nice.

yup but i'd rather locate the ballast on another spot. that is because of corrosion buildup caused by water will shorten up your ballasts. A good place is under the headlight but you have to take off the bumper. It is high enough to not get exposed to weather and secure enough to not let any water get near it

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Tim Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 30 Posts: 5,370 iTrader: 12 / 100%	The only time I ever saw comparison photos for HIR bulbs, it was a comparison thread between HIR and stock halogen. And to be quite honest, I couldn't tell a visible difference between the two. So needless to say, HID will be much brighter than HIR.

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Ben53142 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 7 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Well that may explain why there is never a comparison. Thanks

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*striker_1818* VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Farmingdale, New York Age: 23 Posts: 11,456 I Love Kristina iTrader: 18 / 100%	pics of 4300k HID vs HIR bulbs - Team Integra

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Firestrife Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gainesville, FL Age: 21 Posts: 4,012 Keenan iTrader: 9 / 100%	its because HID blows the HIR out of the water.

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Tim Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 30 Posts: 5,370 iTrader: 12 / 100%	New HIR's Barely discernible difference if at all.

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*striker_1818* VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Farmingdale, New York Age: 23 Posts: 11,456 I Love Kristina iTrader: 18 / 100%	HIR is yellower and more intense. With that said, it will reflect less on wet or black surfaces

04-07-2008, 02:27 AM	#10 (permalink)
Ben53142 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 7 iTrader: 0 / 0%	So, this brings me to my next question. Is PnP HID easy enough to install? I'm not the most "mechanically inclined" person but I still think they look nice.

04-07-2008, 02:29 AM	#11 (permalink)
Firestrife Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gainesville, FL Age: 21 Posts: 4,012 Keenan iTrader: 9 / 100%	Its pretty easy if you follow the DIY thread anyone can do it.