??? about performance headlights

[K3 Chris Onwiler]

I know this isn't really a motorcycle thing, but somebody on the board may know the answers to these questions.  I'd like to ask for a bit of advice. I searched around a bit on the web and found that the 4x6 sealed beam could be replaced with either a diamond cut blue lens or a projector beam. The projector beam is more money. Would it be signifigantly better? I'm trying to accomplish two different things here. My mom is 67. She's sharp, but can't see well to drive in the dark. I'd like to improve her lights.  She's slow and blind, so a wide spread of light would be more important for her than distance.  For my own car, I want blue headlights and long range! Does anyone understand the performance difference between projector beams and diamond cut lenses? Do DCs toss light wider, while PBs throw it further? I'm sure either could be blue with the right set of H4 bulbs... Also, are Xenon and H.I.D the same thing? That's better than Halogen, right? Any help would be highly appreciated!

[stumpy]

 Yo K3,
 I know xenon is the imitation HID, High Intesity Discharge are very expensive but the xenons are resonable, We have them in our CRV. you can see alot better in snowy conditions, The Brightness goes with the watts, but if you get too high of wattage it could melt the housing if it is plastic. I had projectors in my Civic and they had a very wide range on them, not sure if all are the same though.
Diamand cut ??? Are you talking Jewlery again?? ;D

StUmPy

[Woofentino Pugrossi]

The Brightness goes with the watts, but if you get too high of wattage it could melt the housing if it is plastic. I had projectors in my Civic and they had a very wide range on them, not sure if all are the same though.
Diamand cut ??? Are you talking Jewlery again?? ;D

StUmPy

Too bright also can get you a equipment ticket also. ;) Modifying headlights and taillights is illegal in some states.;)

Diamond cut lenses (aka jeweled lenses) do just what you said Chris. THey disperse the light more than a projector beam. THey also let the manufacturer use a brighter bulb without being blinding to oncoming traffic. Ford uses them in their F250SD line. Some cars do to but I cant think of a particular model right now.

[Super_KC124]

Huh huh huh.. K-3 is talking about his moms headlights. Yea, Beevis. Yeh, yeh. Huh huh. ;D

[K3 Chris Onwiler]

Huh huh huh.. K-3 is talking about his moms headlights. Yea, Beevis. Yeh, yeh. Huh huh. ;D

Black eye coming for you, sicko! >:( ;) ;D

[Super Dave]

Here you go Chris...

http://suvlights.com/

This sight will help a lot.  Learn this from the Diesel Econoline board.

Lights burn at different temperatures.  The higher the temperature, the "brighter" the light.  Not that "yellow" standard look.  These guys also make new wiring harnesses that get more power to headlights.  That can make a difference with regular bulbs, but are necessary for some lighting that needs the extra power.

Hope this helps.  It can be a bit cumbersome, but I think you'll be able to wade through it all and find some info...

[K3 Chris Onwiler]

Thanks Dave!