PIAA vs. KC vs. Hella vs. HID

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Jan 14, 2009 | 02:29 PM

#21

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From: Longmont, CO

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Originally Posted by stagger_lee

$300 for 240's is a deal. Hell $600 for the HIDs is a deal. If your ever saw those things at night...you know where the money goes. You will blind everything in your way and see for a mile at least. Buddy has 240 HIDs on his rhino, and they are almost too bright. You get what you pay for. Save your money for Light Force.

Dude you wont break them and you wont ever buy another pair of lights. Drop the hammer and buy em!

That's $600 EACH for the HID's ... :eek:

I would love to convert mine to HID - not for the light output so much as the lower draw ... even with an upgraded alternator I'm kinda paranoid about all the stuff I run off the electrical system...

As for cost - you have to consider lifetime cost of ownership. You WILL break glass lenses. You WILL NOT break the Lightforce lenses - I broke a reflector once, but from hitting a rock pretty hard. Called up Sierra Expeditions and he had a replacement in the mail the next day (prices for replacement parts are on the website).

Last edited by tc; Jan 14, 2009 at 02:35 PM.

Jan 14, 2009 | 03:21 PM

#22

okie81

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From: Nor, CAL

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Originally Posted by Mic09dcsm

My lights are exceptional, they're summit knock offs of the KC daylighter, for 18$ you get the housing and a 100 watt bulb, impressive output for the price.

x2 ... I've had good luck with the Summit-brand lights as well

Jan 14, 2009 | 03:40 PM

#23

slosurfer

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From: Los Osos, CA (we can't agree on crap!)

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Originally Posted by tc

I would love to convert mine to HID - not for the light output so much as the lower draw ... even with an upgraded alternator I'm kinda paranoid about all the stuff I run off the electrical system...

That's exactly why I converted mine, I'm now running three (one is still 100watt halogen) and my rock lights and I'm still below the power draw of someone with two 100watt halogens. This will get even better once I convert my 240.

x's 2 on sierraexpeditions, they are great!

Jan 15, 2009 | 08:22 AM

#24

SR5

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From: Kirkland, WA

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Originally Posted by tc

Strong how? Not that it matters, because the answer is Lightforce.

I used to run PIAA and will never go back. Their poop-poor customer service, lack of availability of replacement parts, and need for replacement parts (glass lenses suck) drove me away forever.

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=U_R2JLs0I5E
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=GrRv-WcFeNA

The beam pattern is exceptional, and customizable - they focus like a Maglite. Lens covers are available for further optimization and protection.

x100000000000000000 on the light force, their pricey, but their hands down the best, just check out their site, youll see.
http://www.lightforceusa.com/