35w vs 55w

[dave_]

Is there a major difference between 35w kits and 55w kits? This seems like a pretty good deal
http://www.therpmstore.com/index.php?cPath=25_33%22

what do you guys think about this, I would be looking at the 6000k set. For 15 dollars if its significantly more light output than it would be worth it. Any input would be great

[yearoftherat]

The 35watts kits are suffice for replacement as our low beams. They give off a lot more light than our stock system.
55 watt kits are way too bright for low beams and will blind people coming towards you. Members here even use the 35 watt kits as fogs.

[dave_]

ya ok thanks, has anyone had any experience with this kit before, it is a group buy from m3f

[Harbour Rat]

I have 55 watt 4500K HIDs in my low beams. I don't know how they compare to 35 watt but they sure are bright. As far as I can tell they don't seem to bother too many people. Occasionally if I am cresting a hill and someone is coming up the other side, where they end up below the cut-off for a couple of seconds, I will get flashed but more often not.

[06Touring3]

i thought 55w are for off-road use only?

[Fuman]

I have 55 watt 4500K HIDs in my low beams. I don't know how they compare to 35 watt but they sure are bright. As far as I can tell they don't seem to bother too many people. Occasionally if I am cresting a hill and someone is coming up the other side, where they end up below the cut-off for a couple of seconds, I will get flashed but more often not.
4500 should be okay.
But at 6000K, there is increase glare and @ 55W, you are going to be affecting other drivers.