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55 watt hid conversion

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by Cougercat, Jan 28, 2016.

  1. Cougercat

    Cougercat Junior Member

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    Hello all,

    Has anybody had any problems with a 55 watt hid conversion lamp melting the plastic lighting housing?

    Thank you,

    --jeff
     
    #1 Cougercat, Jan 28, 2016
  2. xliderider

    xliderider Senior Member

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    Haven't heard of it happening, but don't do it. The folks over at HID Planet say installing 55w HIDs, especially if it's in stock halogen projectors, creates a lot of foreground glare that will actually constrict your pupils and decrease your night vision. So brighter, isn't necessarily better.
     
    #2 xliderider, Jan 28, 2016
  3. andino

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    I've had 55w in my car since I got it in 2010. It works just fine but I don't think there's any real benefit over 35w tbh. Its a little brighter but the glare is much worse. Its a diminishing return to go above 35w.
     
    #3 andino, Jan 28, 2016
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    I had my 35 watt HIDs in there for just about a year now. No hot spots in term of light or melting anything here.
     
    #4 Sfcyclist, Jan 28, 2016
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