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Super History Comparison between HID Xenon Headlamps and Hidden Lamps

HID is the acronym of high intensity discharge, and HID xenon headlight is the most fashion headlight nowadays because of its brighter, cooler, more durable, time-saving and money-saving features compared with other headlights. However few of drivers know hidden headlamps unless buying car before 2004, but these hidden headlamps are one of my favorite because of its special design and creative appearance.

Here I'd like to share with you the development and history of HID xenon headlights (http://www.nearbyexpress.com/catalog-products-1/car-electronics/led-lights.html ) and hidden ones respectively.

HID xenon headlights first, which are the present car headlights mounted in my driving car now!

HID stands for high-intensity discharge, a term referring to the electric arc that produces the light. The high intensity of the arc comes from metallic salts that are vaporized within the arc chamber. These lamps are formally known as gas-discharge burners, and produce more light for a given level of power consumption than ordinary tungsten and tungsten-halogen bulbs.

Xenon headlamps were introduced as an option on the BMW 7-series in 1991 for Europe, and in 1993 for US models. This first system used an unshielded, non-replaceable burner designated D1 – a designation that would be recycled years later for a wholly different type of burner. The AC ballast was about the size of a building brick. The first American-made effort at HID headlamps was on the 1996-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII, which used reflector headlamps with an unmasked, integral-igniter burner, made by Sylvania and designated Type 9500. This was the only system to operate on DC; reliability proved inferior to the AC systems. The Type 9500 system was not used on any other models, and was discontinued after Osram's takeover of Sylvania. All HID headlamps worldwide presently use the standardized AC-operated bulbs and ballasts.

Referring to the history of hidden headlamps, we should know what it is. Hidden headlamps, also commonly known as pop-up headlamps or headlights, are an automotive styling feature that conceals an automobile's headlamps when they are not in use.

The history of hidden headlamps can be divided into three periods.

Firstly, 1936-1938, the debut of hidden headlamps

Hidden headlamps first appeared on the Cord 810 in 1936. Each unit had a crank on its side of the dashboard, which was turned by hand when the headlamps were needed.

Secondly, 1938-1990s, the development and popularity of hidden headlamps

Powered hidden headlamps were pioneered by GM's Buick Y-Job concept cars of 1938 and were used briefly on Chrysler Corporation's 1942 production DeSotos. The feature's popularity has waxed and waned over time. Hidden headlamps regained popularity in the late 1960s, particularly in the US market where aerodynamic headlamps were not permitted. A relatively large variety of cars incorporated hidden headlamps in the 1970s, '80s, and early 1990s.

The last period, 1990s-2004, the disappearance of hidden headlamps

The last time pop-up headlamps appeared on a volume-production car was in 2004 when both the Lotus Esprit and C5 Corvette ended production.

 

 

 

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35W HID Xenon Bulbs D2S/D2R/D2C 8000K Replacement $25.99 Overview: What are HID lamps?HID lamps are the brightest auto lights around today. HID stands for High Intensity Discharge and replaces the filament in a bulb with Xenon gas. When exposed to high voltage the gas is ignited and produces a beam of light that is 3 times brighter than your regular halogen bulbs.Benefits of HID Lamps:A combination of brighter light output with lower power consumptionXenon lights are closer to natural daylight in colour and light your way more effectivelyA brighter light means better visibility especially in bad weather and at nightHID bulbs are 300% brighter than halogen lamps5 times longer life span than halogen lampsSuitable for motorbikes and carsHigh quality technologyBrand new and boxed high intensity discharge lampsTested before shipmentSame power consumption as stock bulbDOT, E11, CE approvedReflects road markings and signs betterSpecification:Xenon HID Bulbs X 2Bulb Types: D2S/D2R/D2CColor temperature: 8000K

35W HID Xenon Bulbs H10/9145 6000K Replacement $25.49 Overview: What are HID lamps?HID lamps are the brightest auto lights around today. HID stands for High Intensity Discharge and replaces the filament in a bulb with Xenon gas. When exposed to high voltage the gas is ignited and produces a beam of light that is 3 times brighter than your regular halogen bulbs.Benefits of HID Lamps:A combination of brighter light output with lower power consumptionXenon lights are closer to natural daylight in colour and light your way more effectivelyA brighter light means better visibility especially in bad weather and at nightHID bulbs are 300% brighter than halogen lamps5 times longer life span than halogen lampsSuitable for motorbikes and carsHigh quality technologyBrand new and boxed high intensity discharge lampsTested before shipmentSame power consumption as stock bulbDOT, E11, CE approvedReflects road markings and signs betterSpecification:Xenon HID Bulbs X 2Bulb Types: H10/9145Color temperature: 6000K

Jeep Lights: Hella D1S Standard Xenon HID Capsule by Hella $94.99 Replacement capsule for Xenon headlamps or auxiliary lamps;Produced under Hella ft.s stringent testing requirements;SAE/DOT compliant for street use;Sold as singles; Jeep Lights: Hella D1S Standard Xenon HID Capsule by Hella

Pyle / 8000K HID XENON LIGHT SYS / PLHIDH1K $64.25 Pyle - 8000K HID XENON LIGHT SYS - PLHIDH1K

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D1S Standard Xenon HID Capsule $94.99 Hella's HID Capsules are built like the rest of Hella's products, only to the highest standards in the industry. Hella's Xenon capsules are sold as replacements for HID headlamps and driving lamps, these are not Xenon retrofit kits.

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Bimmian HIUAA1BYL XenoFlo Xenon HID Bulb Upgrade For Any Vehicle With OEM D1S HID Bulbs Pair 8000k Light Blue Color $194.81 Change the color the light output of your OEM HID bulbs with these XenoFlo HID bulb replacements. XenoFlo HID is made in KOREA at an ISO 9002 and Emark certified factory Our HID retrofit kits are top quality kits that will replace any standard (9006/HB4 H7 etc.) light bulb in ANY vehicle with a REAL HID bulb. These may be used to either upgrade your fog lights to HID or to upgrade your halogen headlights to HID. All HID equipped cars with bulbs which produce a 4300k color temperature. These XenoFlo HID color upgrade bulbs produce any one of three alternate colors to give your car a unique look. In general (see notes below and pictures above):. 4300k bulbs OEM HID bulbs emit a whiteish light with a tiny bit of yellow approx 3 200 lumens. 6000k White bulbs Emit a pure white light approx 3 000 lumens. 8000k bulbs Emit a light blue/cyan colored light approx 2 750 lumens. 9000k+ bulbs Do not emit enough visible light (less than 2500 lumens). We do not carry these. There are three HID bulbs that most OEM manufacturers use D2S D2R and D1S bulbs. We sell D1S and D2C bulbs (which fit either D2S or D2R sockets) so you can order Xenoflo bulbs in confidence knowing they will fit your vehicle. Regardless of which HID upgrade you choose your vehicle will be bound to stand out from the crowd and the pleasant colors emitted by these replacement bulbs will be visible every time you drive. Upgrading from 4300k bulbs to 8000k bulbs has been compared to the difference between upgrading your lights from Halogen to HID that is how dramatic the color change is. HID XENON lamps are designed to last for the life of your vehicle. They will run for over 2000 hours. Our bulbs are made of the finest materials available. Should you experience a manufacturerdefect related problem with your bulbs any time within one year we will gladly provide you with an exchange. This warranty does not cover modification misuse improper installation or mishandling. It is common knowLedge with

Bimmian HIUAA2WYL XenoFlo Xenon HID Bulb Upgrade For Any Vehicle With OEM D2S or D2R HID Bulbs Pair 6000k Pure White Color $138.65 Change the color the light output of your OEM HID bulbs with these XenoFlo HID bulb replacements. XenoFlo HID is made in KOREA at an ISO 9002 and Emark certified factory Our HID retrofit kits are top quality kits that will replace any standard (9006/HB4 H7 etc.) light bulb in ANY vehicle with a REAL HID bulb. These may be used to either upgrade your fog lights to HID or to upgrade your halogen headlights to HID. All HID equipped cars with bulbs which produce a 4300k color temperature. These XenoFlo HID color upgrade bulbs produce any one of three alternate colors to give your car a unique look. In general (see notes below and pictures above):. 4300k bulbs OEM HID bulbs emit a whiteish light with a tiny bit of yellow approx 3 200 lumens. 6000k White bulbs Emit a pure white light approx 3 000 lumens. 8000k bulbs Emit a light blue/cyan colored light approx 2 750 lumens. 9000k+ bulbs Do not emit enough visible light (less than 2500 lumens). We do not carry these. There are three HID bulbs that most OEM manufacturers use D2S D2R and D1S bulbs. We sell D1S and D2C bulbs (which fit either D2S or D2R sockets) so you can order Xenoflo bulbs in confidence knowing they will fit your vehicle. Regardless of which HID upgrade you choose your vehicle will be bound to stand out from the crowd and the pleasant colors emitted by these replacement bulbs will be visible every time you drive. Upgrading from 4300k bulbs to 8000k bulbs has been compared to the difference between upgrading your lights from Halogen to HID that is how dramatic the color change is. HID XENON lamps are designed to last for the life of your vehicle. They will run for over 2000 hours. Our bulbs are made of the finest materials available. Should you experience a manufacturerdefect related problem with your bulbs any time within one year we will gladly provide you with an exchange. This warranty does not cover modification misuse improper installation or mishandling. It is common knowLedge with

HID Conversion Kit H4-2 6000K High Intensity Xenon Lighting System $67.95 HID Conversion Kit H4-2 6000K High Intensity Xenon Lighting System

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Greenlite D2S HID Bulb $49.95 D2S is short for "discharge second generation shielded". These are found in vehicles that have projector headlamps with a light shield. You can spot a D2S capsule by looking at the glass - if there is no metal shielding around the glass, you have a D2S. Provides about 10% more light than the identical D2R bulb. Unlike halogen incandescent lamps, the Greenlite D2S bulb does not have a filament. Instead, it creates light from an electrical discharge between two electrodes in a micro-environment of xenon gas, mercury, and metal halide salts that are hermetically sealed in a tiny quartz capsule. The arc tube is encased in a glass jacket to filter ultraviolet rays. The light is emitted by an electrically energized gas -- a plasma discharge -- formed and sustained between two electrodes. The Luminarc system includes an electronic ballast that controls the arc ignition process and sustains the arc in normal operation. 4100K Replacement capsule for HID systems that call for a D2S capsule Includes capsule only and not the igniter 4100k is the ONLY OEM HID color temperature Price is for a single capsule

Sylvania D2S HID Capsule $109.95 D2S is short for ''discharge second generation shielded''. These are found in vehicles that have projector headlamps with a light shield. You can spot a D2S capsule by looking at the glass - if there is no metal shielding around the glass, you have a D2S. Povides about 10% more light than the identical D2R bulb. Unlike halogen incandescent lamps, the OSRAM/Sylvania lamp does not have a filament. Instead, it creates light from an electrical discharge between two electrodes in a micro-environment of xenon gas, mercury, and metal halide salts that are hermetically sealed in a tiny quartz capsule. The arc tube is encased in a glass jacket to filter ultraviolet rays. The light is emitted by an electrically energized gas -- a plasma discharge -- formed and sustained between two electrodes. The Luminarc system includes an electronic ballast that controls the arc ignition process and sustains the arc in normal operation. 4100K Replacement capsule for HID systems that call for a D2S capsule Includes capsule only and not the igniter 4100k is the ONLY OEM HID color temperature Price is for a single capsule

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Brite-Lites H-7 Xenon Bulb $14.95 Bluhm Enterprises Brite-Lites H-7 Xenon Bulb Brite Lites are the industry leader in Xenon gas-filled headlights, which produce a super-white HID-type headlight beam High-quality replacement headlight bulbs; various exotic gases and coatings have been used to produce superior, super-trick lighting over standard, dull headlight bulbs Fits most snowmobiles, motorcycles and ATVs All Brite Lites are exact replacements for the stock headlight bulb and are available in standard wattages and in high-powered versions H-7 base style PX26D base type Two prong base Xenon Blue: White beam of light w/ blue hue around beam

D2R Xenon HID Capsule by Hella $123.99 Rreplacement capsule for Xenon headlamps or auxiliary lamps, Produced under Hella's stringent testing requirements. SAE/DOT compliant for street use. Sold as singles.

ECAR Xenon Super Vision HID Vehicle Headlamp Set - White Light $48.4 HID lamp has better color temperature that will improve the performance of a carColor temperature of the HID kit: 6000K whiteConnector type: H7Lumens: 3200LMBulb type: 35WWeight: 852gDimension: 65*39*39 mmPackage includes:2 * Xenon super vision HID headlamps2 * HID lighting ballasts (cable length 30cm)

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