Notice: We request that you don't just set up a new account at this time if you are a previous user.
If you used to be one of our moderators, please feel free to reach out to Chris via the facebook Outerlimits4x4 group and he will get you set back up with access should he need you.
Recovery:If you cannot access your old email address and don't remember your password, please click here to log a change of email address so you can do a password reset.

Bang for bucks HID

For all things Electrical.

Moderator: -Scott-

Post Reply
Posts: 19062
Joined: Sat Oct 25, 2003 11:39 pm
Location: In a horse near you

Bang for bucks HID

Post by chimpboy »

What's the current state of the art with cheap HID gear? I want to put together some driving lights for outback highway use - ie, I want to be able to see a fair way ahead. I am leaning towards cheap Chinese HID with external ballasts plus some fairly compact housings (necessary for the fitting options available).

Any suggestions? I know this is a pretty well trod path.
This is not legal advice.
Posts: 261
Joined: Sat Feb 20, 2010 11:41 pm
Location: Katherine NT

Re: Bang for bucks HID

Post by supazuk »

These are very good bang for ya $ I have 7" and 9" 55w ones. The 9" 55w ones are $45 ex freight
Have bought a lot from them without issue. 120w light bars are $140 including freight to Darwin.

http://www.hanma-auto.com/products/deta ... ving-light" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Have hit a few good sized wallabies in the wife's car and they haven't broken yet, hit another one on Saturday at 130kph and it just smashed the ARB indicator/fog light thingo but the elcheapo lights still work :armsup:


Image
Posts: 19062
Joined: Sat Oct 25, 2003 11:39 pm
Location: In a horse near you

Re: Bang for bucks HID

Post by chimpboy »

They look good. I don't think I have the depth available for internal ballasts though. Having said that I think I ahve seen almost the same housing without a ballast at the back.
This is not legal advice.
Post Reply

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 0 guests