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denvergs4 Dec 13, 2007 11:40 AM

HID's What to buy?????
 
So my driver side HID is turning pink, which i think means I need to buy new bulbs. Correct me if I am wrong....

From what I can tell I need to buy a D2R bulb.

What do you guys recomend for the Kelvin Temp Color:

6000k - 8000k - 10000k ect....

Also what brand are you guys buying? I have seen some on ebay really cheap, like $90 for the pair the dealer wants like 150...

Thanks for your help.

denvergs4 Dec 13, 2007 11:43 AM

Oh its a 1999 lexus gs400....

excluesive Dec 13, 2007 12:09 PM

in my neighborhood u can get a pair of bulbs for like 40-60 bucks!

GSteg Dec 13, 2007 12:33 PM

OEM color is 4300k. If you want to stick to the best output to color ratio, then the 4300k is a good candidate. Over time, it turns more white than yellow. Then again, I might be biased because I never really liked 6000k+ bulbs.

The ones on ebay are legit if you buy from the right person. $90 sounds normal for the D2R bulbs. They use to be cheaper, but I guess the price went up.

DarKnight Dec 13, 2007 12:41 PM

I wouldn't go any higher than 6000k.

TruPlaya26 Dec 13, 2007 12:47 PM

I think at www.xenondepot.com they have D2R bulbs on sale for like $65 each, it's a pretty good deal, I'm planning on getting some 6000K (White with slight tint of Blue) before Christmas :D

VNN326 Dec 13, 2007 12:48 PM


Originally Posted by DarKnight (Post 3122173)
I wouldn't go any higher than 6000k.

why? my friends are running 8k in there cars it works fine whats so bad about it? but i got 6k =]

TruPlaya26 Dec 13, 2007 12:53 PM


Originally Posted by vinhcibLe (Post 3122194)
why? my friends are running 8k in there cars it works fine whats so bad about it? but i got 6k =]

Some people don't like the color, and some don't like the lower light output ... Higher temps = Lower Light Output

kit cat Dec 13, 2007 12:55 PM

my friend has 6000k on his GTO and is considering going down to 4300k b/c it's so blue. It looks cool, but he said 4300k is better when youre behind the wheel.

VNN326 Dec 13, 2007 01:10 PM


Originally Posted by Coco-bun (Post 3122222)
my friend has 6000k on his GTO and is considering going down to 4300k b/c it's so blue. It looks cool, but he said 4300k is better when youre behind the wheel.

can someone post there 4300k hid lights? i want to see how diffrent it is before i consider switching over :D

TruPlaya26 Dec 13, 2007 01:28 PM

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This crappy cell phone pic is all I've got for now, I'll see if I can take a better picture later ...

GSteg Dec 13, 2007 01:32 PM


Originally Posted by vinhcibLe (Post 3122273)
can someone post there 4300k hid lights? i want to see how diffrent it is before i consider switching over :D

You'll need to see it in person because pictures wont tell anything. The camera's WB, exposure time, aperture, etc will make one color look like another.

denvergs4 Dec 13, 2007 02:02 PM

So anything above 6000K is too blue? I really like the blue but don't want to sacrifice viewing distance.

Does anyone have pictures of 4300k and 6000k.

Thanks

DaveGS4 Dec 13, 2007 02:06 PM


Originally Posted by denvergs4 (Post 3122432)
So anything above 6000K is too blue? I really like the blue but don't want to sacrifice viewing distance.

Does anyone have pictures of 4300k and 6000k.

Thanks

OEM Lexus HIDs are 4300k, just walk outside at night :)

NBart Dec 13, 2007 02:08 PM

I recommend the 6000K due to the clarity. Our standard 4300 bulb is too yellow for my taste. I have customers who ask if it is possible through parts to upgrade the bulbs, but I have to direct them to xenon depot or ebay to get the upgrade.


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