Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2002 08:10:40 -0800 From: John Davies <jedaviesNOSPAMnopsamier1.net> Subject: Re: 2000 9-5 Headlight swap for HID's question
On Thu, 24 Jan 2002 11:51:31 -0500, "Guy" <gcnopsamck.com> wrote: >I am interested in changing out the front lamps with ACTUAL HID's. the web >site, HID's for less.com has a rather ok deal on them. Has anyone done this >and what would be the pitfalls of doing so. And please, I am not talking >about blue colored halogens. The site did so though, since the bulbs are >dual filiment, I'd lose the high beam capability. > >That being so, will the fog light are be able to sustain the heat of 6000Deg >Kelvin without melting the entire bumper structure? > >Guy > Do you actually believe that the light heats up to 6000 degrees Kelvin????!!!!!!! I think that you would have to be worried about melting a hole through the bottom of your garage and down to the core of the Earth, rather than just softening the plastic in your bumper. The "6000 degrees K" refers to the light wave frequency, not its actual temperature. The light is much whiter than that of a halogen bulb, thus a higher "temperature". Personally, I would shy away from installing aftermarket HIDs in the headlights. Rather, I would go with the new Sylvania Xenarc auxiliary low beams (DOT approved - $547 USD from their website) and put them in place of the fog lights, if there is room. I haven't checked to see if there is adequate depth - maybe someone else could comment on this. The width and height are ok. http://www.sylvania.com/xenarc/x1010.htm John Davies Monroe WA USA 2001 Saab 9-5 Aero Wagon 2000 Audi A4 quattro 1.8T 1991 Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4x4
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