Jeep Cherokee HID Rtrofit 35w vs 55w

As always, the video doesn't do either setup justice.
I have the light properly aimed and have never had a problem with anyone flashing their lights at me or anything like that.
Write-up link: www.cherokeefor...

[@WilldaBear]

A good straight to the point video. Ended up going with a 35W. Heard too much about 55W's buring the inside of headlights.

[@MrRourke21]

Just saw your comment. Figured I pay it forward over here. Only cheap made 55w kits have that concern. The better kits have no issues with melting headlights. GTR or Morimoto or xenon depot are your best kits out there.

[@Hakuna_My_Tatas]

At 4300K, im surprised the color wash wasnt really affected by the 55w ballast. I currently have the Hylux 45w ballast paired with XenonDepot Philips xv2 4800K. And its a warm white output. Only a slight whiter than oem HID 4300k but definitely has a more noticeable intensity. And I agree the cameras will never capture the real true output of what they actually look like vs in person.

[@anthonybrown1836]

i got a 55 watt ballast and 5000k hid coming in the mail cant wait to put them in .

[@cj0204]

Can we all at least agree that either setup is loads better than the factory halogens.

[@ramsesbringerofwar7901]

Looks good! The 55 watt has no comparison

[@bimmerlife5452]

I just upgraded my 35watts blst to 55 watts shit it's list 30% brighter amazing

[@ZoxtorPK]

with same bulbs?

[@chasx7062]

wow, the 55W is burning the road ahead, is it blinding the oncoming cars??? How much heat is it generating???

[@amjathkhan2004]

Hi, I have Philips XV Gen2 H4 HIDs on the G5R projector, powering them is the Hylux 35w ballast. If I upgrade to a 55W ballast, will that burn the projector lens? Thanks!

[@35codyc]

I'm still running this setup and have cheap projectors and I haven't had any issues with the 55w.

[@CharlesBridgTec]

Nice comparison...

[@kontraverzni]

35w seems pretty good not so bright?😎

[@blekybear6724]

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[@junkemails5050]

Bleky bear You need write english here bro, nobody is willing to attempt translate this shit

[@Wahid-ml5mo]

I have been looking for a aftermarket projector+hid setup and the one of most important factor before really picking up your setup is what ballast you're really considering. In my case I'm very confuse between 35w and 55w. 35w looks okay but 55w looks more promising for highways runs but acknowledging cons of the 55w that is shortens the bulb life, should i go for 35w or 55w what do u think?

[@kasonpierce6148]

InstaBlaster.

[@Wahid-ml5mo]

@@kasonpierce6148 what do you mean?

[@Whoflungpouu]

@@Wahid-ml5mo plunger fckr 5000

[@35codyc]

I highly recommend the 55w. The video really doesn't do the 55w justice, I've been running them since I've made this video and haven't had any issues with the lights, I still haven't had to replace them. Just make for sure they they are properly aimed so you don't blind other drivers. I still have yet to have anyone flash their lights or anything at me to this day, so as long as they're properly aimed you won't have to worry about anything like that.

[@Wahid-ml5mo]

@@35codyc Awesome, its been 5 years since you started using those hids and they are still working like charm. I'm sure manufacturing brands also play a important role in reliability but thats astonishing. How about weather? Did encounter any sort of inconvenience while rainy season, i mean wet roads repelling light towards you?

[@dannystidham2891]

What retrofit projector are you using? Bulb and ballast brand? Looks good either way, can't go wrong. I'm looking to retrofit mine now but I hear alot of retrofits are hit and miss.......

[@parthaggarwal4091]

Bro I already have 35w 4300K HID installed in projector headlights..the throw is very good but I was wondering if the brightness and throw will increase in real life if I replace them with 55w? And will it make the oncoming traffic uncomfortable or no problem to them?

[@henry5811]

No problem with Projector.

[@braydenkelly9166]

Just me or maybe he needs to raise the 55w headlights a little so not all the light is going straight down?

[@35codyc]

Brayden Kelly If I raised them more, they'd be blinding other drivers. But the reflection off the road is a bit exaggerated in the video.

[@mariodelatorre7451]

35 watts are better for driving... there no big hot spot on the road with the 55 watt. Where the 35 watt the light is focus all over the road where it suppose to be. Plus the 35 has more down road viability

[@PDLama]

Agree... The 55w operate at high temp and one of my failed post 2.5 years ..so 55w have shorter life

[@junkemails5050]

Hum, well $15-30$ every 2.5 years doesn’t seem bad

[@jeffjones4071]

The it’s funny the 55w are almost too bright!!

[@sachinnair1613]

35w seems to let you see just as far and clear without being too bright. Is that what it's like in person as well?

[@35codyc]

It's different in person. The 55w let you see much further, but the camera doesn't pick it up very well.

[@kzoomin]

you might need a foreground limiter at 55w.

[@geokiller789]

Ahh Duu needs a projector retrofit is what he needs

[@35codyc]

Geo Arellano I did retrofit projectors. Check the write-up in the description

[@youna1562]

35W

[@aaaachoooo1980]

Is 55w even legal or are we gonna have a problem with the cops?

[@junkemails5050]

Screw the pigs, as long you use projector and adjust to aim the beam below an average sedans car side mirror you are good to go. The problem is that many people were using these hid(xenon) lights in reflectors headlights made for use with halogen only. Do you research, even tho if sometimes technically something is illegal if not bothers people you will be fine, don’t you know many cops doesn’t even know the laws, they go making up their own laws, f#pigs

[@JBWHITEGT]

What bulbs are you using on the 55w kit?

[@35codyc]

JIMBO SLICE Im using Morimoto xb 3five's in both setups.

[@JBWHITEGT]

5k 6k 8k??

[@35codyc]

JIMBO SLICE 4300k

[@JBWHITEGT]

Thanks.

[@35codyc]

JIMBO SLICE No problem. I have a link to my write-up in the description, if you need more info.

[@alanjovanniperez51]

de cuanros k son los de 55w de 6000k o 8000k

[@junkemails5050]

Bro we speak English here, you better translate to english before write. Have you noticed nobody replied to you all these years? Dumbass

[@akariathena1750]

35w same 55w, i think so

[@khangtran9344]

55W brighter than 35W. 55W change the color down little a bit.

[@jdm_slammed1496]

35w are weak!!

[@hme4882]

55 W is too bright and distorting the natural color. Look at the yellow line of the road and compare. This is not good for your eyes in long drive. 4300K is the best color temperature with maximum output and will not stained your eyes.

[@35codyc]

They're not as bright on the road as the video makes them seem. And they are 4300k.

[@rudolfhuijs4526]

I did the same in a Passat and I was frying the harness. Yeah 55 gives more, but it shortens the bulb life, wiring and the headlight housing could be affected in the long term for that tiny UV rays that aren't filtered by the quartz glass around the capsule. Also, it seems these lights are 5000k at least. For short trips it's ok but drive 3 or more hours with super white or blueish lights and you'll experience eyesight tiredness. As tested by some manufacturers, like Morimoto, 55W ballasts increases brightness up to 20% in comparison to 35W. Those extra 20W decrease the colour temp around 1000K. That means a 6000K bulb will turn whiter, more like a 5000K. A 5000K will look pinkish. Of course that is if the ballast really throws 55W, most of ballasts in kits output 48-52W. Use multimeter, check AMPs, voltage and apply The Ohm law. Want your kit to last? Use relay harness, that way your xenons draw current directly from the battery and not through the OE wiring harness.

[@Wahid-ml5mo]

@@rudolfhuijs4526 you said the 55w ballast shortens the life of the bulb, i wonder how many years would a 5500k bulb along with 55w setup would last?

[@rudolfhuijs4526]

@@Wahid-ml5mo A precise answer to your question, I don't have. I changed my xenons 2 years ago after 12 years of service. Those ballasts were Hella 35w, with relays, fuses and 35w bulbs. Due to service the light became yellowish. I changed to digital ballasts (slim) 55w with 35w D2S bulbs. Anyway, I measured the power output of that stuff and it was only delivering 42w. So far 3xcellent replacement combined with 5000k bulbs. Remember durability relies upon correct wiring, good quality products and proper installation. Add to that daily use. For those 12- year period, it wasn't a daily-lights on driving. I suggest you take a look to Headlight Revolution channel here in YT or maybe check Millan or Milos Mastracci, he shows some stuff about it. Drive Safe!

[@junkemails5050]

Dude, read your words, why do you want comfort to your eyes when driving? To fall asleep and kill someone? You need attention at all times on the road, just remember to blink your eyes

[@abdullahalmoreb4580]

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[@sureshlingabathina]

good

[@dt6758]

It must be a high beam

[@juanpham6057]

Ok. I will do 55W

[@rubenlira3752]

55w all the way