need help wif buying HID lights for a dc2

[mikul]

hey just wondering what would be the perfect HID lights for a dc2? there are so many out there and im not quite sure which ones to get. can anyone help me on what am i suppose to look for and look out for ? cheers.

[Chriskoss]

Are you talking about colour.. visibility.. or what actual size to get

Size - AFAIK the size for dc2's are H4.. pretty standard size

Colour + visibility - 6000k generally is the best colour to get for visibility.. its a hyper white with a bit of blue tinge which is designed to increase visibility.. any lower like 4000k is more of a JDM yellow fog colour.. and higher like 8000-12000k is alot more blue but less visibility

hope that helps

[mikul]

oh ok. thanks for the info. thats just what i needed to no :)

[NightKids]

4300K is actually the highest visibility & not 6000K. You'll find that 4300K is the colour they use for European and other OEM cars.

[MWAKU]

before you go and buy the WRONG bulb

its actually HB4 you need. not h4. dc2 (with those bug eyes) need HB4

[geeang]

Are you talking about colour.. visibility.. or what actual size to get

Size - AFAIK the size for dc2's are H4.. pretty standard size

Colour + visibility - 6000k generally is the best colour to get for visibility.. its a hyper white with a bit of blue tinge which is designed to increase visibility.. any lower like 4000k is more of a JDM yellow fog colour.. and higher like 8000-12000k is alot more blue but less visibility

hope that helps

HB4 is standard DC2 low-beam size.

4300K is alot more visible than 6000k.

Also make sure you've adjusted (via the two bolts on the headlamps) the height/angle/direction of your beam and cutoff.

[mikul]

why would i need to adjust the height/angle etc ?? what would that do ?

[PaulsTeg]

It's important to adjust the beam so you don't blind the driver of the car in front of you. Personally HID's are a waste of money if you live in the city; Most of the roads are illuminated.

They are a common option in Europe because they cost about half there as they do here and most highways in Europe are not illuminated. I used to live in Germany until 4 months ago and driving at 200+ km/h on the autobahn with HID's makes a big difference.

If you do decide to go with them, ensure you do adjust your beams because HID's without auto-levelers can be dangerous for other drivers; and interesting for police!

Good luck