HID headlights and ice

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Old Jan 17, 2005 | 03:32 PM
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HID headlights and ice

As much as I like these headlights, I found something that I don't like. Sunday evening, I was driving in a snowstorm, and after driving about forty miles, I couldn't see anymore. I stopped, and found that the headlights were covered in ice. I had to clean off the ice so I could keep driving. I have never had this happen before with aerodynamic composite headlights. I suspect that they don't generate enough heat to melt the ice. Anybody else ever have this happen?
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Old Jan 17, 2005 | 04:31 PM
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Yup...I noticed that last winter. You are right about them not throwing enough heat I believe.
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Old Jan 17, 2005 | 07:04 PM
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HIDs do not generate heat like halogen lights. There's really nothing you can do about it. Apply rain-x and hope ice does not form on the headlights is all I can think of.
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Old Jan 17, 2005 | 09:15 PM
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use the highbeams?
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Old Jan 17, 2005 | 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by car_lost
use the highbeams?
In adverse conditions.... that's not the wisest thing to do.
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Old Jan 17, 2005 | 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by NiteQwill
In adverse conditions.... that's not the wisest thing to do.
meh... i live in south florida... fuck snow!
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