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Old Oct 3, 2008 | 11:18 AM
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wow nice~~~
8000k looks great
but I guess I'll just stick with 6000k for visual purpose

so which vendor is the best? what brand?
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Old Oct 3, 2008 | 11:24 AM
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6000k FTW





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Old Oct 3, 2008 | 11:26 AM
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ok let me chime on the 'higher the K the less lite it puts out' bs... 8k hids will put out MORE LITE than the halogens, just less than the 4300k bulbs... so when ppl say, it puts out less lite, less lite than what? is what you need to ask them...

I myself run 6k hid bulbs and they put out PLENTY of lite. As for HID fogs, i wont do it cuz while it may look fantastic for you behind the wheel, it kinda sux for everyone else outside the car, my car is illegal enough already and i dont need the xtra attention hid fogs would give.
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Old Oct 3, 2008 | 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by SeOuLiS250
^you got any pics??

ISuxeL
wow your fogs are super yellow









8k low beam, 8k fogs, 1sexy outcome.
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Old Oct 3, 2008 | 11:43 AM
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^wow..that's one bright as heck fog you got there
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Old Oct 3, 2008 | 11:49 AM
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I love it, such a difference when i drive at night, for the hell of it i turn my fogs off sometimes for a few seconds, this way i can actually see how much of an impact 8k fogs make, even the trees lightup all bright lol.
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Old Oct 3, 2008 | 11:52 AM
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I might just stick with
6000K HID low beam
and
3000K for fogs
to not get too much attention..

I think my car already gets some attention..
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Old Oct 3, 2008 | 12:00 PM
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go with 8k HIDs for both, kenny!! and some matching parking light. you won't regret it

I'm getting mine done next week and cant wait for this beauty

Have had this combo with my previous car and it looks gorgeous.. as far as light output I don't see any concern I think it lights up pretty well on the road
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Old Oct 3, 2008 | 12:08 PM
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hm..dude, I might have to come check out yours in person before I purchase anything then..
where are you getting yours from?
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Old Oct 3, 2008 | 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by SeOuLiS250
hm..dude, I might have to come check out yours in person before I purchase anything then..
where are you getting yours from?
I just ask the shop to get it for me and install. Except the parking light. I got the PIAA xterme white bulb by myself bcause the shop doesn't stock it and they said I can get it on ebay easily.

If you want to come check my light, anytime bro
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Old Oct 3, 2008 | 12:49 PM
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cool
I think I'll be down in SJ to meet up Mister T and Eric
so I'll give you a call

Ken
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Old Oct 3, 2008 | 03:14 PM
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Hey Ricky where is the this shop you're talking about? I need to see your lights when you get them installed.
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Old Oct 3, 2008 | 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by llamaboiz
ok let me chime on the 'higher the K the less lite it puts out' bs... 8k hids will put out MORE LITE than the halogens, just less than the 4300k bulbs... so when ppl say, it puts out less lite, less lite than what? is what you need to ask them...

I myself run 6k hid bulbs and they put out PLENTY of lite. As for HID fogs, i wont do it cuz while it may look fantastic for you behind the wheel, it kinda sux for everyone else outside the car, my car is illegal enough already and i dont need the xtra attention hid fogs would give.
llama, why don't you post that one picture?
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Old Oct 3, 2008 | 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by pisaykotik
Hey Ricky where is the this shop you're talking about? I need to see your lights when you get them installed.
Sure thing, maybe we can set up a mini meet with Kenny and Thien too. I also haven't heard kenny's wald exhaust at EOS..he was too busy with his gf I didn't dare to interrupt him

the shop is SonicMS at mountain view. I'm also planning to get my springs from them.
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Old Oct 3, 2008 | 06:34 PM
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hey guys
let me know your guys meet. I would like to join because i want to install my HID and fog light too =P
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