Headlamp FAQ - Introduction:

How come headlight upgrades look better in pictures than in real life?
How do you compare powerfulness of headlight systems?

Never ever buy any light system based on the brightness and color you see in a picture. The dynamics and linearity of cameras is not as great as the human eye. Also, digital pictures can easily be modified. Even real life comparison of brightness (lm) with naked eye is not possible. Human eye gets confused when color(K) is different. One of the few ways to compare headlights is a real life comparison test on curvy, hilly and straight roads.

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Filament Bulbs:
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Electrical - wiring related
Electrical - HID ballasts
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HID kits
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DRL units, functionality, pros and cons
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