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trcsr · 12-15-2013, 08:33 PM

I have heard that flashing the HID lights or turning them on and off frequently shortens their life considerably. If you have checked the price of replacements for the HID's lately, that is not and inconsiderable thing. Has anybody else on this forum got any information on this?

Jrichards73 · 12-15-2013, 09:06 PM

You are not "FLASHING" the HID's. Have some one do it while you stand at the light and you will hear the cutoff shield moving, the bulb is constant.

Gelugon · 12-15-2013, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Kokle

I know I flash my lights to warn for cops when I pass one in a speed trap... don't always assume they think you have your headlights on

its illeagle in florida now also.

MrPace · 12-16-2013, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Jrichards73

You are not "FLASHING" the HID's. Have some one do it while you stand at the light and you will hear the cutoff shield moving, the bulb is constant.

You can definitely hear it inside the car as well..at least I can...

wakespeak · 12-16-2013, 09:40 AM

This used to happen often when HID headlights first came out in general. Depends if people have seen them before as they are whiter/stronger.

Dupree878 · 12-17-2013, 12:04 PM

Happens to me all the time. I've opined that if you live in an area where mostly older cars are more prevalent, or more rural areas you'll encounter it more.

They are some bright lights. I love them.

Denis · 12-17-2013, 12:16 PM

I've never been flashed by people thinking I had my high beams on.

I have flashed a buddy once to let him know I was being me and he told me when we finally got to where we were going that he couldn't believe how bright the high beams were. Haha

NYJets77 · 12-17-2013, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by rebelyell22

tits

I always wave when a I see a girl's high beams on.

Then I ask if she's cold or happy to see me.

omgitsmikeyC · 12-18-2013, 07:17 AM

I have had it happen, but mostly while going over very rough road and what they think is "flashing" is my front end bouncing up while they are at a lower spot on the road.

12-17-2013, 12:04 PM	#48
Dupree878 Drives: '13 Dusk Edition 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 600	Happens to me all the time. I've opined that if you live in an area where mostly older cars are more prevalent, or more rural areas you'll encounter it more. They are some bright lights. I love them. __________________

12-17-2013, 12:16 PM	#49
Denis Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Yorktown Heights, NY Posts: 7,695 View My Garage	I've never been flashed by people thinking I had my high beams on. I have flashed a buddy once to let him know I was being me and he told me when we finally got to where we were going that he couldn't believe how bright the high beams were. Haha __________________

12-18-2013, 07:17 AM	#51
omgitsmikeyC Drives: 2014 CTS-V- totalled/ 45TH ss- SOLD Join Date: May 2013 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,096 View My Garage	I have had it happen, but mostly while going over very rough road and what they think is "flashing" is my front end bouncing up while they are at a lower spot on the road. __________________ 2014 CTS-V... with some go-fast bits coming

12-15-2013, 08:33 PM	#43
trcsr Drives: 2018 2LT/RS Conv Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Wilmington NC Posts: 317	I have heard that flashing the HID lights or turning them on and off frequently shortens their life considerably. If you have checked the price of replacements for the HID's lately, that is not and inconsiderable thing. Has anybody else on this forum got any information on this?

12-16-2013, 09:40 AM	#47
wakespeak Drives: 2020 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,335	This used to happen often when HID headlights first came out in general. Depends if people have seen them before as they are whiter/stronger.