I'm probably just an idiot and don't understand the whole HID thing, but has anyone seen these headlight bulbs by recon?

They claim to be xenon bulbs and I think they have 3 different color temp. ranges, but I was under the impression that xenon bulbs were only available as HID conversion kit. These bulbs look like they just plug and play into the stock wiring (although it doesn't exactly say that in the description). And they only cost $35 or so, so they definitely don't have ballasts and that kind of thing with them.

Can someone teach me what these are? Are these fake xenon or what?

So, I guess my question is - do xenon bulbs that are NOT HID's exist, or are they really just fancy halogens that someone is pulling a marketing scheme by calling them Xenon? And, if they do exist, are they any good if you compare them to, say, Silverstars?

Thanks a lot, guys.

http://www.gorecon.com/product.php?p...White&p_cat=71

 

Have you called them, ask for Ryann over there. And don't forget to use DODGEFORUM as the coupon to get a discount.

Yes, you can get either the XEON HID kit, ballast/light-bulb, the works. This is 99% similar to luxury cars/suvs like the infinity's, and so on. Or you can get the bulb itself that contains the gas to produce the light output. The gas is what gives the bulb its white/white appearance.

 

Hmm, I am interested too. I think I am going to pull the trigger on some osram night brakers, maybe.

 

um...ok. There is a difference in HID bulbs and your regular Hallogen bulbs. Those bulbs you're talking about are direct replacement bulbs. They're not HID's. I doubt they're as bright as HID's either. RECON is a good company though so I'm sure they will be a good upgrade from your factory hallogen bulbs. One thing I would be worried about is the current that the bulbs pull. A few years ago I bought some "xenon" bulbs for my 04 Monte and they ended up melting the wires that run to the bulb. Could have been a fluke I suppose. Just saying. Anyway, to answer your question, yes you can get Xenon bulbs that aren't HID. Are these better than silverstar? I would assume that they are, only because they are Xenon and Silverstar's are hallogen. Which means brighter light. Anyway, just my two cents. Hopefully this answered your question.

 

Thanks for the excellent explanation.

The thing that caught my eye was the 11,000-hour lifespan of these bulbs - I believe that Silverstars are supposed to have a 1000-hour lifespan.

In WA state, where I live, we have some of the most **** vehicle limitations in the country, so HID's aren't worth the risk of getting pulled over to me. But I guess that melting your wiring would be worse than getting a ticket, probably. It would cost more to rectify the situation, at least.

Thanks again, everyone.

 

No problem glad I could help. Hopefully they work out like you're expecting.

 

if you're talking about the 30$ xenon bulbs they recommend with the headlights, they're horrible. bad light output, aren't close to white at all, don't waste your money. Wait for the HIDs

 

Thanks for the opinion, evylmike. Sounds like one "no" vote. I'm not going to risk HID's around my area, though. And I don't really want Silverstars, since they have such a short life-span, and it seems like such a PITA to change these headlights out.

Any suggestions for a decent headlight, that's not HID? Are the PIAA Hyper-White's (I think that's what they are called) any good?

 

I have the PIAA superbrite hi and low beams installed. Got them onsale for 80CDN a set (reg was listed as 199CDN), dealer charged 50 for install.

So are they brighter and worth the money: well they seem to be brighter and have a whiter output, however this is in the city, I have not had a chance to head out in the bush yet (to busy at work), the true test will be on dark and winding roads away from the city, so till then I can,t really say that they are a huge difference from stock.

 

Wow. $50 for install in CDN? That is awesome! My dealer wants $90 USD to change the bulbs.