I've been debating over what to do with my headlights and after some research I think i'm going with some hid's from ddm tuning. My only question is are hid's for the brights worth it? I would think it wouldn't do too much compared to regular halogens but I might be wrong so any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

If you live in the sticks where you can keep the high beams on for extended periods of time, then go for it. HID-s don't like to be turned on and off, so if you live in a metropolitan area it-s not a good idea ...... HIR-s are best for high beams ....... ask the developers of the Dodge Viper.

 

knowing that HIRs are on the viper make me want them less.

Falkore got it right though, they dont like to be turned on and off quickly like is normally done with HIDs, so not recommended, but do I personally have HID high beams? Yes.

 

ok thanks so much for the info...who does hir's the best? or what would does them the best on a budget? I'm a little limited in cash but I can save some more if it really makes a huge difference

 

Whats the deal with HIR bulbs?
They were invented by General Electric a few years ago. An HIR bulb differs from a standard Halogen bulb by the fact that they have a reflective infra red coating with primary purpose of reflecting heat back to the filament.
They are being markeded under these names:
9011 HIR1, high beam, 2500lm bright at 13,2 (+/-15%) Volts
9012 HIR2, low beam, 1875lm bright at 13,2 (+/-15%) Volts

For physical dimansions, goto: http://152.119.239.10/docimages/pdf37/58377_web.pdf
For performance data, see: http://www.gelighting.com/na/downloa...techsheet1.pdf

So far its used on OEM applications only: Dodge Vipers high beams and Toyota Camry (unofficial). Dont excpect them to show up at Pep Boys or Canadian Tire anytime soon. Go to a Viper dealer, John Deere tractor dealer, or the Toyota dealer, or any other authorized GE dealer that carries automotive line bulbs. Price on each bulb is probably around what an HID bulb goes for, USD 100-200.

On the aftermarked, an HIR bulb has showd up in the 9005 and 9006 base version, which is different from 9011 and 9012 base standard. It is markedet under the "Polarg" brand name. Check out SPW Industries for details. The question is if Polarg is using the GE glasspack and selling them under their own name, or if its their in house brand. Generally, Polarg products have avarage quality, so our speculations goes towards the latter. The first quarter of 2003, the japanese company Vestec also started selling a product that may also very well go into the HIR category: "HID-R Day Light 9006" IF YOU WANT THE REAL HIR bulbs get the original GE HIR bulbs and re-base them with correct focal position to work in your fixtures on your car.

 

Yea HID's don't like to be turned on an off, however if your willing to replace the bulbs prematurely than go for it. I'm pretty sure the ballast doesn't mind the cycling, but the bulbs don't. That's the case with full size HIDs so I assume it's the same. I don't have HIDs in my highs, I only use them for flashing at people.