Originally Posted by
NeverEnough
From your description, it sounds like the car does have HIDs. The "warm up" you describe is what HIDS do when you first turn them on. Do the Low Beams seem to be Whiter or Blue compared to the High Beams, if so, you have them. Also, HIDS "pop" on. They don't come on slowly. The pop on, then brighten up.
I dont know if they pop on cause they are automatic so I dont really notice. I just kinda notice them come on and then get brighter for the next couple seconds. They definetly seem to warm up and yes they are way clearer then the high beams or fogs. Im gonna look for a ballast tomorrow.