HID systems, how much do they draw?

CaptainPioneer · Post by **CaptainPioneer** » Thu Jun 08, 2006 11:40 am

Just like the title says, any one who knows typically how much power they draw would be great... I belive the car that i am working with has a 80 amp alt (Toyota MR2 -Spyder) Also i will be putting a 400w amp in it.

CaptainPioneer · Post by **CaptainPioneer** » Thu Jun 08, 2006 11:55 am

I appologise if i put this in the wrong Forum, its just that i know that i will get more views if i put it here than if i put it in the Car modification section... Hope u guys understand

Post by **GlassWolf** » Thu Jun 08, 2006 8:16 pm

35 watts per capsule, as opposed to 55 watts per conventional halogen bulb.

CaptainPioneer · Post by **CaptainPioneer** » Fri Jun 09, 2006 6:35 am

Wow.. Thats amazing i always thought they draw more... Wolf ur the best!

Post by **GlassWolf** » Fri Jun 09, 2006 11:08 am

Nope. More efficient, Whiter light, 3X brighter, and they last typically 5X longer than a halogen bulb. No filament to burn out.
Drawback is a higher price, and the need for a bit of space under the hood for the transformer module.

OnYrMrk · Post by **OnYrMrk** » Fri Jun 09, 2006 11:16 am

geez, that makes thing much easier...I thank you too Wolf!!!

the new Mark has HID's standard, so I was worried about draw on the alternator.

CaptainPioneer · Post by **CaptainPioneer** » Fri Jun 09, 2006 12:14 pm

I was thinking about getting Pilot's HID kit its not super Expensive either... Its only $189 for a single beam and i can get it in 12000k version which is a beautiful blue purple
http://www.pilothid.com/

Fri Jun 09, 2006 2:12 pm

12000k your going to lose a lot of light with that.
that is almost purple.

I wouldn't go above 4.5-5k for improved light output over Halogen. That is where most OEM HIDs are at.

CaptainPioneer · Post by **CaptainPioneer** » Mon Jun 12, 2006 5:46 am

Yea but i really like those Blue colors... maybe a 9000k is good?

OnYrMrk · Post by **OnYrMrk** » Mon Jun 12, 2006 7:18 am

just a caution, the blue headlight colors have been banned from Oklahoma. You WILL get a ticket for these headlights.

I have been ticketed for my STOCK HID's, but then again, I got out of that ticket by showing them the build sheet...