how many cars out there have HID systems, more and more cars are being equiped with this system. This lighting doesn't compare to an HID system in the category of it not being as bright. It is white light, not blue so I don't think it will attract all the attention that ricey bulbs do. It is not like driving with your brights on, atleast for me. My brights are still brighter and are pointed higher. The low beams and point more at the floor and not at peoples eyes or rear view mirror.