xenon hid headlamps
08-26-04, 01:44 AM
#4
Re: hid xenon headlamps
Originally posted by tee429
romin1, so even the 2004 lexus with the hid xenon option comes with only 4100k?
romin1, so even the 2004 lexus with the hid xenon option comes with only 4100k?
08-26-04, 09:34 PM
#5
Re: hid xenon headlamps
Originally posted by tee429
romin1, so even the 2004 lexus with the hid xenon option comes with only 4100k?
romin1, so even the 2004 lexus with the hid xenon option comes with only 4100k?
08-29-04, 08:52 AM
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I am confused... I just ordered a Philips 5000K as a replacement for my 98 LS400 after reading this... Did I buy the wrong kind?
http://faq.auto.light.tripod.com/hl-hid-bulbs.htm
The hard facts on 5000K Philips:
Marketing name is currently "Plus". Production started up mid Sept 2002.
This will cover the demand for a bulb that will have the same colortemp as an OEM bulb on a 2-4 year old car, without losing any real performance. Typical use would be for replacing bulb on a high end car with more than 1000 hours of use, so that color is matched better than a new OEM bulb. Base will be labled "ECE". Expect bulbs to show up at dealers during summer 2003.
OEM Philips D2S is 3200lm bright (+/-450lm) and 4100K colortemp (0.380x 0.390y). (For comparison)
Philips 5000K D2S is 3100lm bright (+/-???lm) and 5000K colortemp.
http://faq.auto.light.tripod.com/hl-hid-bulbs.htm
The hard facts on 5000K Philips:
Marketing name is currently "Plus". Production started up mid Sept 2002.
This will cover the demand for a bulb that will have the same colortemp as an OEM bulb on a 2-4 year old car, without losing any real performance. Typical use would be for replacing bulb on a high end car with more than 1000 hours of use, so that color is matched better than a new OEM bulb. Base will be labled "ECE". Expect bulbs to show up at dealers during summer 2003.
OEM Philips D2S is 3200lm bright (+/-450lm) and 4100K colortemp (0.380x 0.390y). (For comparison)
Philips 5000K D2S is 3100lm bright (+/-???lm) and 5000K colortemp.
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08-29-04, 09:48 AM
#8
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LCA575,
I am replacing only one of my low beam bulbs. Do you think it's going to have a different (brighter) color than the existing bulb? I was under the impression that a 4100k bulb would look more yellow next to the existing bulb. Thanks for your input.
Kevin
I am replacing only one of my low beam bulbs. Do you think it's going to have a different (brighter) color than the existing bulb? I was under the impression that a 4100k bulb would look more yellow next to the existing bulb. Thanks for your input.
Kevin
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08-29-04, 06:20 PM
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yes, the 5000K will be bluer than stock, I believe there is a HID color chart in the sticky in this forum. Refer to that to see the difference in color temp color.
08-30-04, 12:09 AM
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Originally posted by BrickHead
LCA575,
I am replacing only one of my low beam bulbs. Do you think it's going to have a different (brighter) color than the existing bulb? I was under the impression that a 4100k bulb would look more yellow next to the existing bulb. Thanks for your input.
Kevin
LCA575,
I am replacing only one of my low beam bulbs. Do you think it's going to have a different (brighter) color than the existing bulb? I was under the impression that a 4100k bulb would look more yellow next to the existing bulb. Thanks for your input.
Kevin
09-14-04, 10:04 AM
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Why would a new HID bulb change color from white to amber after it's installed? After 10 minutes it's as amber as a regular light bulb? A defective bulb? In addition, how can u tell if the bulb is 5000k or 4100k by looking at it or its package? I don't see that anywhere on the bulb or the box it came in.
Last edited by BrickHead; 09-14-04 at 10:14 AM.