faqs...
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frequently asked questions...
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What is HID?
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High Intensity Discharge (HID) lighting systems refer to the revolutionary lighting technology
that produces brilliant light by striking an electrical arc across tungsten electrodes. This unique
lighting technology most commonly found on high-end, luxury cars (such as BMWs, Lexus and Mercedes)
is easily distinguished by its intense beams of whitish-bluish lights. read more..
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What is Xenon Technology?
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Xenon lighting is based upon the gas discharge principle, where an arc of light is created between two
electrodes in a specially designed inner glass tube filled with metal salts and inert gases. When current
is passed through the glass tube, which has the electrodes sealed into each end of it, the gas gets hot and
the metals produce the light once they are heated to a point of evaporation. read more..
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Why should I upgrade?
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HIDs are able to produce more light than conventional halogen lighting systems (from 200% to 300% more light),
enabling the driver to see more clearly, while at the same time consuming only almost half the power
(35w vs. 55w), making the car more economical to run. Furthermore, the life expectancy is up to 10 times
longer than any halogen lighting systems (250 to 350 hours vs. 2500 to 3000 hours), almost equaling the life
span of the car, and only requires replacement in exceptional cases. As a result, HID systems would rarely
require any further maintenance or care once it's been installed. read more..
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How would improved lighting systems enhance driver safety?
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Improved lighting enables earlier and easier identification of objects, cyclists, pedestrians and potential
hazards in the road ahead. By providing an extended and lengthened view of the road ahead, HID lighting
systems enables the driver to identify dangerous obstacles effortlessly and more rapidly. Consequently,
drivers are able to react in good time. Better lighting therefore delivers an active contribution to road
safety and driver comfort and CAN SAVE LIVES. read more..
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Why shouldn’t I just purchase a set of Halogen globes
with a higher wattage to increase the brightness of my headlamps?
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1. The brightness of HID systems can never be achieved via Halogen
globes. HID is a completely different and a more advanced
lighting technology that produces 200% to 300% more light than
any standard halogen globes.
2. Increasing the wattage of your Halogen globe would equally reduce
the lifespan of that globe. The life expectancy of HID is, however,
up to 10 times longer than any standard halogen globes.
3. Increasing the wattage of your Halogen globe would also mean
increasing its power consumption and this may potentially make your
vehicle less economical to run. HID, while producing 3 times
the brightness and lasting up to 10 times the lifespan, only
consumes 35W – making your vehicle much more economical to
run.
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What are the differences between Xenon Gas-Filled Halogen Globes and HID Xenon Globes?
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The Xenon gas produced by the HID Xenon Globe generates approximately 2 to 3 times more light
than any standard halogen globe. This xenon globe also has the ability to glow at a higher colour
temperature (closer to daylight colour) giving it a distinct and aesthetically pleasing appearance.
Xenon-gas filled halogen globes do not produce more light than standard halogen globes of the same voltage.
Furthermore, in most cases the xenon-gas filled halogen globes are commonly blue-coated or purple-coated
that causes the colour difference (blue), where as the HID xenon globes are clear white globes of which the
color emitted is dictated by the ‘K’ of that bulb.
It must be noted that the light produced by xenon-gas filled halogen globes is not comparable to HID xenon
globes – no where as close. The xenon-gas filled halogen globes simply provide an economical way for your
headlamps to project a tinge of blue in its light beam.
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What is included in the AURA HID Conversion Kits?
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AURA HID Conversion Kits include:
2 x 35W HID (Xenon) Globes
2 x HID Ballasts in Single Beam Kits and 4 x in Dual Beam Kits
2 x Ballast Brackets in Single Beam Kits and 4 x in Dual Beam Kits
8 x Cable Tie in Single Beam Kits and 16 x in Dual Beam Kits
4 x Bolts, Nuts & Washers in Single Beam Kits and 8 x in
Dual Beam Kits
2 x Power Connector Cables in Single Beam Kits and 4 x in
Dual Beam Kits
1 x Installation Guide & Warranty Card
Click here to view our range of HID Conversion Kits.
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How do I determine the right kit for my car?
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First determine the socket type that fits into the headlamps of your vehicle by obtaining your car
specs (car make, model and year of manufacture) and checking it against our Bulb Application Guide.
Alternatively, you can also send that information to us here and let us do the work for you!
Then, determine the colour that you want your HID system to project. If you’re unfamiliar with the
colour projected at each ‘K’ or colour temperature level, please refer to our colour guide for
assistance. By default, we promote and would assume it is the 6000K colour temperature that you’re after since the
light projected at this ‘K’ is the closest you get to achieving daylight colour.
Finally, determine the voltage of your power source – whether your vehicle is powered by a 12V or
24V battery and choose the appropriate kit here.
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Can I just purchase the xenon globes and not the whole conversion kit to upgrade my existing halogen lighting system?
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No. HID lamps (also termed as Xenon Globes) require an Electronic Ballast (included in AURA’s HID Conversion
Kits; can be viewed as a ‘power amplifier’) and a relay system, which comes built in within the AURA
Ballasts, not only for ignition of the xenon globes but also for the HID system to function properly and
to maintain its operation.
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I already have HID installed as factory-fitted
equipment. Will I be able to upgrade my existing HID system to a different colour and/or obtain replacement
globes from AURA?
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Yes, just as long as your car comes with non-sealed beam HID headlamps (i.e. the bulb inside of your
headlamp can be removed or replaced). In this case, you will not require the complete conversion kit but
instead only require the replacement of the Xenon Globes of your existing HID system. You should refer to
our colour guide for assistance in determining the colour that best meets your desire.
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Does the ‘K’ determine the brightness of the kit?
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No. The ‘K’ only dictates the colour of the light source and does not influence the brightness or
quality of the kit. Learn more about colours here.
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Will I be able to perform the installation of this kit by myself?
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Although the conversion kit is considered to be a DIY product since they come with an easy-to-follow,
step-by-step Installation Guide, we strongly encourage these kits to be installed by qualified mechanics
to avoid any unnecessary installation errors. If you would like to have this kit installed by one of our
authorized dealers, please click here to locate your closest dealer.
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Will the installation of this kit affect the functionalities of my car?
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No. Your car will function as usual. However, it will run more economically and also with increased
brightness. No wiring modifications are necessary. Simply follow the instructions provided in our
easy-to-follow, step-by-step Installation Guide to avoid any unnecessary installation errors.
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My high beams and low beams are on a separate globe – does that mean I will loose my high beams if I only convert my low beams?
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No. Your high beams will still function as usual (i.e., on a halogen system) while only your low beams
will be converted to an HID system (if the kit is installed on the low beams). To have a full conversion
of your entire lighting system, you will have to purchase separate kits for your high beams, fog lights, spotlights,
etc as each kit only comes with 2 xenon globes sufficient for ONE particular beam of light.
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The H4 socket type fits into my headlamps and projects both the high and low beams from the same single bulb – will I loose my high beams if I had only purchased the Single Beam H4 Conversion Kit?
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Yes. If your headlamps operate on a H4 socket type where the high and low beams are projected from the same
bulb and you had purchased the Single Beam kit, your high beam will not function. In order to have both the
high and low beams functioning in this case, you will need to purchase the H4 Dual Beam kit.
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Will I be able to convert my lighting system back to Halogens after the installation of this kit? Can I then re-install this kit into another vehicle?
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Yes, you will be able to uninstall the HID system from your vehicle by reversing the installation process
and replacing your globes to a standard halogen globe. You will also be able to install this kit into
another vehicle as long as the headlamp of the other vehicle uses the same socket type.
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Would the use of HIDs cause irritation to other drivers?
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As a matter of fact, HID would be comfortable on your eyes and hence should not cause irritation to other
drivers. In normal driving conditions, every driver should be looking straight ahead. However, due to the
unique colours that HIDs are able to project and at such level of brightness, other drivers are more
inclined to turn heads and to look directly into the HID-fitted headlights. HIDs themselves are not the cause
for irritation; it is when the drivers constantly look directly into any source of light that would
naturally cause some sort of discomfort or irritation.
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Can the wiring from the ballast to the bulb be extended?
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Yes. Upon request, AURA can provide extension cables (length = 1M per cable). These extension cables will
not cause any loss of power to the HID system but simply enables the ballast to be fitted within the engine
bay while the HID globes can be fitted into the spotlights on the kangaroo bar or on the
roof rack of the vehicle.
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What are the legal requirements?
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For Australian users, local regulations require the following conditions to be met in order to have an
HID system in place:
• The headlamps of the vehicle must be correctly aligned.
• The vehicle must be fitted with an automatic headlamp leveling
system.
• The vehicle must be fitted with an automatic headlight cleaning
system.
Disclaimer: Every country and jurisdiction has its own rules and regulations governing the use of automotive
lighting systems. While we strongly encourage the proper installation of our products (in terms of focus
point, light angle and glare control) to meet local regulatory requirements, conformity with local
regulations for the use of our products is the sole responsibility of the user. AURA XT and its agents
make no representation or warranty, either expressed or implied, as to the legality of its products for
street use on any vehicle in any location.
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How do I purchase an AURA product?
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You can purchase our product ONLINE by clicking here. Here you will be redirected to one of our partner’s
site shOOked.com where the full range of AURA products are available
for purchase.
Alternatively, you can contact us to be directed to your closest dealer or simply click
here to locate a dealer near you.
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