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In Reply to: Xenon Lights posted by Danny J. on October 01, 2000 at 01:16:38:
Thanks,
Danny J.
PoloDan@aol.com
Included is a link which will explain many lighting related issues you may have. "Real" HID lighting (New BMW's, Mercedes) can be adapted to your vehicle but can cost upwards of $1000. There are bulbs with a fair amount of xenon gas in them (Narva is a German manufacturer of such bulbs) which can be installed in the typical Hella upgrade associated with 2002's. Remember though that there is a distinct difference between HID lighting and the xenon gas bulbs, hence the massive price difference. The high dollar Benz, BMW setups are complete systems incorporating relatively new technology whereas the xenon filled (30% or so) bulbs provide better lighting than stock but don't compare to the complete systems. Also, don't be fooled by bogus marketing claims.
In addition to a 71'02, I own a 93' BMW K75S motorcycle and was (I thought ) disappointed with the stock headlight (an H4 bulb). I succumbed to a PIAA "super white" ($40) in hopes of better lighting (55w=85w!!!).
I wanted to believe the marketing B.S., but the first night ride I took resulted in the distinct impression that the stock bulb was more adept at illumination. Although the PIAA "looked" brighter and whiter than the stock bulb, I could swear that my field of view was more poorly lit with the PIAA bulb. After visiting the site I've included, (the guy has a link to another site where they test a Honda civic with stock bulbs, PIAA "super whites" and several other bulbs by a variety of manufacturer's )the PIAA's do, in fact, produce less light (this was confirmed with a calibrated light meter). I recently changed the PIAA out for a Narva xenon filled bulb ($21) and the difference is monumental. Educate yourself before you blow massive cash on a lighting system that may prove to be bogus (If your thinking about Mr. Xenon on ebay, be wary).
Good Luck
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