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If you have HID xenon headlights fitted to your vehicle or even if you have upgraded your standard halogen headlight bulbs to the latest xenon bulbs, you will have seen how crisp and white the light produced by xenon lights is.

Unfortunately you have probably also noticed that the light from your sidelight bulbs appear a dull yellow colour in comparison and do not compliment your xenon bulbs. Fortunately there is wide range of upgrade sidelight bulbs that are brighter and whiter than standard bulbs and if you are feeling adventurous they can come in a range of colours

Ordinary Sidelights versus Updated Sidelights: How Do they Compare?

Standard sidelight bulbs are very cheap massed produced items, utilising very rudimentary filaments with the glass bulb section normally filled with a basic, inert gas. By comparison upgrade sidelight bulbs use the very latest in car bulbs technology, and so are constructed from superior materials and have high quality filaments.

A great factor is the sidelights either have xenon or halogen gas. This means you get a radiant white light which compares perfectly to the HID xenon bulbs you have in your headlights.

What About Blue Xenon Sidelight Bulbs?

Alongside clear glass upgrade sidelight bulbs it is also possible to buy bulbs with a blue xenon tint, and these are becoming increasingly popular with drivers. Although bulbs with blue tinted glass are often marketed as being able to emit a blue light from your sidelights, it is often the case the blue tint actually removes the yellow light tinge, so that the bulb produces a much whiter and crisper light.

There is a degree of legality when it comes to the blue emission your sidelights can make. There are two factors involved. The first is the ECE rules that state there is a specific amount of heat that can be generated by the bulb. Blue tint is a filter, which allows less light to be provided from the bulb. The ECE rules state there is a maximum level that this light reduction can be in order to remain legal for road use.

Secondly because the blue tinted glass traps some of the light from escaping from the bulb it runs hotter than a clear glass sidelight bulb, and if the tint is too dark the bulb will operate at too high a temperature and will burn out quickly

LED Sidelight Bulbs Are They Suitable For My Car?

Xenon are certainly powerful light bulbs, but for sidelight bulbs they are not the only option. LED technology is becoming more common place especially in vehicles like the Porsche 997 or Audi R8. LED means light emitting diode. There are several reasons you might want LED over regular glass bulbs for your car.

LED bulbs are sturdy and heavy duty. They typically last for more than 50,000 hours, use less power, and have a more brilliant light than standard bulbs. They are also available in more colours.

It is quite simple to change to LED bulbs for your sidelights. These LED bulbs are made to work in the standard holder and connector, so there is no modification needed.

Renovating your original bulbs for xenon or LED bulbs can really improve the look of your vehicle at night. The light produced will be more brilliant and cleaner than the standard option, complementing your upgraded xenon headlight bulbs. If you install LED lights you will also have a longer lasting bulb. In fact you will probably upgrade your vehicle long before the LED lights need to change.

Fitting new Sidelight Bulbs is a great way to upgrade your car lights and give your vehicle a unique appearance to stand out from the crowd. The latest 501 LED bulbs produce a brighter light than standard 501 bulbs, come in a range of colours and should last the lifetime of the car.

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