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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 03:08 PM
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can anyone suggest a good brand for hid bulbs...Im looking to buy 8000k but not sure where or what brand to buy from. My local autosport said he can get me german hid bulbs for $350...is this price reasonable? Thanks!


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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 04:01 PM
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-phillips/osram and hella only.
-why in gods name do you want 8000k?
-xenondepot.com or ebay (just make sure its says genuine phillips
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 05:16 PM
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I'll look into those brands thanks. I had 8000k and i loved it, personal preference I guess
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 10:21 PM
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only get philips/osram/hella that's for sure

and i don't think any of them make 8000k. there must be a reason why
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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 12:28 AM
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i wouldnt get 8000k...i have 8000k and i dont like it...looks fake,im in the process of getting new 6000k philips bulbs...
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Old Apr 19, 2006 | 10:30 AM
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yeah, 8000k doesnt seem to be a popular choice around here lol. I know it doesnt give much light output, but I love the color. I also have demon eyes in my headlight, and the 8000k contrast against the white demon eyes..its give it a really cool effect. what color is 6000k? white no?


whats a reasonable price for a good pair of hid? The autosport he can get me good japanese ones for 250 and german ones for 350...he didnt mention any brands....are these two prices reasonable? Thanks!
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Old Apr 19, 2006 | 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by tuddy
i wouldnt get 8000k...i have 8000k and i dont like it...looks fake,im in the process of getting new 6000k philips bulbs...
hey you can sell em to me if you like
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Old Apr 19, 2006 | 11:32 AM
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6000k appears more blue than 4300k. I have 4300K now and like the output, but may switch to the 6000k when the time comes. Phillips/Osram are the way to go
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Old Apr 19, 2006 | 09:24 PM
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cool thanks, ill look into those brands.
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Old May 12, 2006 | 03:30 PM
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I had 8000K on my previous car. Also experienced 4300K and 6000K.
I prefer the 8000K. I know it's less output but distinct.
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Old May 12, 2006 | 08:04 PM
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$350 FOR BULBS???

He's trying to jip you.

Bulbs should be $150 MAX.
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thats $150/PAIR (maybe 200 but thats pushing it a LOT)
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Old May 13, 2006 | 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by shrka
I had 8000K on my previous car. Also experienced 4300K and 6000K.
I prefer the 8000K. I know it's less output but distinct.

Agreed. I ended up buying 8000k, the ouput sucks, but very cool color. I also ended up paying $250, didnt really have a choice because i needed the bulb asap
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