There are a lot of bulbs being sold on eBay - and in local stores - that are advertised as "Xenon", "HID simulation", "Plasma", whatever they are called, that promise "Brighter light!", "55w - 90w", "Improved...
The VW Passat This guide is as complete as I can make it with the space allowed. It is for 96-97 Passats. Background information A little background info on VW diesels. The first VW diesel that came along...
Purpose: Understanding and purchasing HID (High Intensity Discharge) technology for your car. Question: Everyone has been awed by the infusion of those blue headlights found on some popular high end model...
When you see a seller with strobe power packs, sometimes they do not have the correct power ratings listed. For example, one seller has Federal SPS2P Power supplies listed at 55 watts. That's incorrect, as...
Well, the latest and the greatest is the LED light. Small, bright, low current draw and easily configured into most any shape or size, it fits the need for emergency vehicle lighting very well. What are the...
Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs): LEDs are available in many colors from visual Infrared, through the visible spectrum and into the near Ultraviolet. They are often listed as UV when they are really purple. It...
Mechanical Considerations:LEDs have several advantages over traditional incandescent bulbs. They use much less electricity and can last much longer than an incandescent. An LED may be able to last for the life...
Now that you have selected the perfect lighting fixture, this helpful glossary of light bulb, or lamp, options will easily guide you towards finding the correct light bulb for your lighting selection. Although...
Continued:Joe of Helena MT (03/30/08)I purchased a 2008 toyota prius tourng edition completly loaded. I was excpecting to get about 43 miles a gallon combined city and highway. I drive very normally no jack...