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Question about HID headlights

calrugerfancalrugerfan Member Posts: 18,209 ✭
edited March 2014 in General Discussion
Do the bulbs have a filament?

The reason I ask is that I need to order new bulbs. On Amazon, there is a pair for $12.97, which is WAY cheaper than normal. Part of the description says "no filament."

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004AQZUX2/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?qid=1396137398&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70
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  • nmyersnmyers Member Posts: 16,892 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    No, they have tungsten electrodes.

    But, a true HID light will have a ballast; if all they are selling are the bulbs, that won't be the same thing as a factory HID.

    Neal
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  • calrugerfancalrugerfan Member Posts: 18,209 ✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by nmyers
    No, they have tungsten electrodes.

    But, a true HID light will have a ballast; if all they are selling are the bulbs, that won't be the same thing as a factory HID.

    Neal


    The ballast is part of the car. It is just the bulb that I need.
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  • beneteaubeneteau Member Posts: 8,552 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    At that price for 2 HID bulbs, don't expect much. Good ones will run about $40.00 each.
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  • Dads3040Dads3040 Member Posts: 13,552 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by beneteau

    At that price for 2 HID bulbs, don't expect much. Good ones will run about $40.00 each.




    I think the question is: Should they?

    Are there actual differences in manufacturing quality, material quality, life expectancy, etc., or is one manufacturer shooting for a far higher markup?
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  • nmyersnmyers Member Posts: 16,892 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have been "burned" by no-name bulbs & batteries on Amazon. Stick to name brands, even if it costs more.

    Neal

    "You get what you pay for, sometimes less." ---- Neal
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  • calrugerfancalrugerfan Member Posts: 18,209 ✭
    edited November -1
    Being SO cheap is why I am skeptical. If they work but don't last as long, it's ok because at that price, I can buy 3 sets for the price of one normal set.
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  • beneteaubeneteau Member Posts: 8,552 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Philips is known for high quality HID bulbs. Considered to be one of the best brands.
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