HID kit in an Offroad light housing

[Mr.Allthat]

I was looking into either putting an H3 HID kit into a set of offroad lights such as KC daylighters. Here is a link to someone who did this with a set of IPF lights http://expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12471.

I was wondering if anyone knows how the light output of an H3 HID bulb compares to the light output of an H3c HID bulb.

I really want the most light output I can get. I already had 4 150 watt sealed beam daylighters on the roof of my Jeep and it lit up everything. However, the wagner 150 watt sealed beam bulbs proved to have a very bad lifespan and my charging system did not like them.

These lights are going to be used mostly for night time trail rides at low speeds and sometimes on dark back roads. I was thinking of a driving style reflector, how do you guys think that would work.

The seller I was looking at is retro-solutions, but I am open to others if anyone recommends. I really don't want to spend a lot of money on these auxiliary lights as it is not too much of an issue if one dies on me.

I also am aware of that "All e-bay kits are crap" speech that everyone loves to give.:sick2:

Anyway, advice would be appreciated.

 

[TorchBoy]

I've heard some reports that HID into H3 fittings (for off road use only) is the worst bulb replacement that can be done, because the H3 filament is transverse but the HID spark is longitudinal. However, if all you want is light, and you're not bothered by the "quality" of it, then, um, what was the question again?

What's H3c?

 

[Mr.Allthat]

H3c is the solution to the problem you describe. It mounts horizontally instead of vertically to fix the problem. Something like that. I am asking here because I was hoping someone knew the details. The guy on the link i posted used those bulbs in his conversion. I was hoping someone had a good comparison between them (H3 and H3c).