HIDs are definatley the way to go when it comes to lighting. Ive had them for well over a year with zero problems. Oh please dont buy your switchbacks from autolumination.com. I bought a pair of there top-tier Switchbacks with some load resistors and the load resistors would fry the "Switchback" function of the bulbs. Yes, the Orange was much brighter as they advertised but the bulbs only lasted for upwards of a month. I bought my switchbacks from ijdmtoy.com. The "Orange" part isnt the brightest during the day due to our crappy no-reflection housings but I havent had any problems and have had them for 9 months now.