GMT800 HID FAQs

How hard is it to install Xsighting Lighting™ GMT800 Headlamps?
What does HID stand for?
Why do HID headlights look blue when they are turned on?
How long will my new HID headlights last?
Is such a bright light legal?
How much performance improvement do Xsighting Lighting headlamps provide compared to the original equipment headlamps?
Are Xsighting Lighting headlamps durable enough for off-road use?
Why do Xsighting Lighting headlamps appear red when first turned on and then slowly turn blue? Is this normal?
What is the warranty on my new Xsighting Lighting Headlights?
Are replacement bulbs available for my new Xsighting Lighting headlights?


How hard is it to install Xsighting Lighting™ GMT800 Headlamps?

Installation is so fast and easy, most people are done in only 20 minutes. Everything you need to complete the installation is included in the kit - no tools are required. And our instructions are designed to be clear and easy to follow.

What does HID stand for?

HID stands for High Intensity Discharge. HID lamps do not use a filament, instead the light is generated by an electrical arc inside of the capsule. In order to generate the arc, a high energy pulse is produced from the electronic ballast, this high energy pulse produces an electrical arc across the electrodes in the capsule and generates light.

Why do HID headlights look blue when they are turned on?

The color of a light is determined by its color temperature. The interaction of the electrical arc and the gasses inside of the capsule give off a higher color temperature (4,100 K) that is closer to true white. So when you compare the color of a halogen headlights (3,200 K) against the color of HID headlights, the HID lamps look blue/white and the halogen lamps appear more yellow.

How long will my new HID headlights last?

The HID system is designed to last an astonishingly long time -- up to 10 times longer than a conventional halogen capsule.

Is such a bright light legal?

Yes. All Xsighting Lighting Headlamps are engineered using the same stringent requirements that Original Equipment Manufacturers demand.

How much performance improvement do Xsighting Lighting headlamps provide compared to the original equipment headlamps?

If we were to look down from an airplane at night we would see what we call a ground plot of the light pattern.

  

 This is the lighting output
that came with your truck

This is the lighting performance
with the Xsighting Lighting
Headlight

 

Are Xsighting Lighting headlamps durable enough for off-road use?

Yes. Not only are Xsighting Lighting headlamps built to the same vibration and impact requirements that OEMs demand, but you get the added durability provided by a filament-less system. Many halogen bulbs don't survive off-road use because the shock and vibration causes premature failure of the filament.

Why do Xsighting Lighting headlamps appear red when first turned on and then slowly turn blue? Is this normal?

Yes. It is completely normal to see a color change in the first few seconds of operation. This is a result of the electrical arc heating up the gasses and salts inside of the capsule.

What is the warranty on my new Xsighting Lighting Headlights?

We guarantee you will be 100% satisfied with the quality and performance of your Xsighting Lighting Headlights. We back that up with a return policy that allows for returns up to 30 days after delivery for any reason.

Are replacement bulbs available for my new Xsighting Lighting headlights?

HID bulbs are designed to last up to ten times longer than standard halogen bulbs, typically up to 3,000 hours. But should you ever need a replacement, you can purchase one from authorized auto parts dealers. We recommend that you replace the bulb with an Osram D1R HID Capsule,

Valeo SylvaniaSylvaniaValeoIchikoh