I compared my HID lights in my outlander to my mom and dads cars that dont have HIDs. The only real difference is how they would make signs more visible on the side of the road. I couldnt really see more of the road or farther ahead. I guess its the light from the HIDs that reflects off of things better. Now the high beams on the other hand light up everything! I turn them on and its like driving in the day time. Someone was driving towards me and put their high beams on, so I flashed mine to let them know they still had theirs on and when I did I saw everything in the car. I seen her hair color, what shirt she was wearing, and I seen she wasnt wearing her seat belt haha.

 

I agree the lighting system is incredible on this vehicle. The stock halogens supplied are Silverstars which are very good. However, if you want even brighter halogens, throw in a couple of Silverstar Ultras and be prepared to be blown away. I swapped mine and couldn't believe the difference. Iwill be testinga set of HIDs in the next few weeks and do some real world comparisons with the stock system. Of course I will report back here once my testing is complete.

Also, just to clarify - the high beams on all models are the same halogens.

 

Is the dealer installing the HID?
I alsohave a few other questions should I start a new thread or continue with this one?

 

No, I will be installing. This is as good a place to ask questions.

 

What's the cost to install HID's?

 

That's a pretty broad question. If you want factory everything, HID's, ECU, auto-leveling sensors and motors, plus dealer installation, I am betting at least $1,000.

On the other end of the scale, you can buy a set of HID's off eBay for about $100 US. No auto-leveling but no big deal as long as you aim them correctly the first time.

 

Unless they made a mistake on my LS and installed HID. The standard halogen of other vehiclesare no comparasin to the stock headlamps of the outie. The base headlights are spectacular on high it lights up deer off the road much farther than my other vehicles and it is very bright like daytime, like the description of the HID.

Even the driving lights are bright enough to drive at night. I feel no need at all to upgrade the stock headlamps. Its fine if it comes with it but in my opinion its not a necessary investment. I have other cars that I drive regularly I can definately tell the difference, the stock outies are much brighter.

 

This forum is awesome. Thanks for the insight and help.

 

My next question:
In Japan do the second row seats fold and roll by the push of a button? If so how can we make that happen here in Canada?

 

Hmm sounds like another item on the "to investigate" list, LOL.