Need Help Sourcing HID Kit

[VX KAT]

Forgive a dumb question, but it seems like flipping one bulb off and another on would actually be faster than physically moving something with a solenoid? I'm sure there's something there I'm missing.

It might sound like there should be a delay, but it's nearly instantaneous.
I'm guessing the light starts coming on before it's moved all the way to it's position maybe?....so it seems almost instant, and the distance it moves isn't that far.

BTW, I wrote to Joseph. today, got confirmation mine are 35Watt. Here's his email to me:

Hi Sue,

Thanks for your inquiry. The kits we offer are 35W HID kits: which is the same wattage as OEM HID kits on cars such as BMW, Mercedes, Lexus, etc… We do have 50W HID kits as well but we usually do not recommend them as it is a bit of an over kill. The 35W HID kits already put out about 3 times more light as a typical 55W halogen bulb, so it is more than enough for the majority of our customers. The 50W HID kits will be more straining on your electrical system, will put more heat into your headlight and may be too bright to oncoming traffic.

We offer a very high quality HID kit and great customer service since we started in 2006.

If you have any other questions, please let us know.

Sincerely,
Joseph
www.xenonrider.com
626-378-8138

Jack's info on how large DDM is pretty much explains how they can offer them so much lower. I'd be willing to try them, but kinda feel disloyal to Joseph, weird huh?

[LittleBeast]

V-LEDs does not sell 55w HID kits because they are known to be too hot and end up melting the plastic in the headlights often.

I have Xenon Rider HID's in my VX currently and installed them in my brother and sister's cars, so I am in no way bashing Xenon Rider HID's I was the one that introduced them here, but I feel like now there are better/cheaper alternatives, 2 which are mentioned here in this thread.

[Moncha]

.... but kinda feel disloyal to Joseph, weird huh?

Old school girl

Not bashing on anyone but, loyalty is no more. Price is King especially, nowadays.

I want an H3 kit for Moncha (Micro DEs) but that kit is more expensive than the H4 kits through Joseph.

Sue and Ryan are correct, the movement is very fast. The throw on the solenoid is less than 1/2 inch. The Xenon capsules are liking to a street light when powered, they take a bit to warm up, so a two bulb set up is not practical.

My main preach here is.... I LOVE HIDs!!!!