![]() ![]() ….in most situations I believe they outperform the alternative.ītw, the links I provided earlier are really worth a read for those interested. Having said all of that, I (personally) don’t have a problem with most OEM HID setups I have come across (as an observer) and as a user (I have the HID option in my R/T), I’m glad I got them. IIRC, we have had at least one Gen 4 owner on this forum who successfully installed Honda OEM HID headlight housings and D2S capsules with OEM parts (ballasts, igniters, harness) onto his Gen 4 Odyssey. ….and given that designs will differ (HID or halogen), it’s really not a “black & white” issue IMO/IME. There are drawbacks to either lighting solution as well as advantages. The color temperature is 7660 K and brightness is 338 Lux. ![]() The color temperature is 8732 K and the Lux is 191. The color temperature is 3080 K, and 255 Lux (the Lux is how bright the light is). Nowadays halogens generally have better lenses and have good lighting patterns to the pavement. The light will be obstructed by three bulbs: The halogen bulb. The optics play a big part in the light pattern and in the past halogen lights offered significantly less than ideal optics. I guess my point is that with some of the advantages that HID’s provide, they are not without fault. HIDs arent necessarily supposed to be brighter. ….HID applications can also suffer from backdazzle in inclement weather, increased glare from wet roads, etc. It can also be argued that the increase in foreground light from your typical HID application can actually hinder distance, nighttime vision (making your pupils contract). HIDs are probably not a good choice if you want reliable, they also have a startup time thats rather annoying. If you dont want to modify anything youll need to stick with halogen bulbs. LEDs and HIDs will need always need new housings, theyre not stock compatible. On another note (in bwbike’s defense) I would like to point out that not all OEM HID’s perform similarly and individual perception also varies (some are simply more sensitive to the glare/dazzle/intensity observed in certain applications). You can switch over to them and use HIDs. They perform better (they’re brighter), the glass on the Osram is clear (not tinted) and the quality/difference in manufacturing is noticeable by comparison in the examples I have seen (solder connections, etc.). The light output or brightness of headlights appeal the most to car enthusiasts because it’s the only factor that affects your ride. The typical HID light bulb has a 5,000-hour lifespan. If anything, I would suggest choosing Osram Siverstars (European version) over the ones sold under the Sylvania name here in the US. The major difference that sets the three bulbs HID vs. Because HID headlights dont use filaments, theyre more durable and last longer than halogen headlights. While high efficacy halogen bulbs will have a shorter lifespan than your typical OEM bulb, products like Philips XTreme +80’s and Osram Night Breaker +90’s are still a better option IMO/IME. The halogen headlights have a life span of 450 1000 hours which is reasonable. Halogen headlights ensure safe driving in the night in highways and back roads. While YMMV, I agree (based on my limited experience testing those bulbs and reading feedback over the years). Halogen bulb doesn’t flicker, and the bulb warms up within seconds. ![]()
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