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Old Feb 26, 2003 | 09:13 PM
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I did some searching but didnt find anything about 12k HID conversion kits, Do you think this kit will pose a problem for me ? in terms of heat and all, and what color should i expect? i know this kit is brand new but i see that most members use 6k kits why wont they recommend going to higher kits?
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Old Feb 26, 2003 | 09:38 PM
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12K doesn't mean more light output. Check out www.intellexual.net , he has a comprehensive write up on what HIDs are and the importance of the K rating.

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Old Feb 26, 2003 | 10:02 PM
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Daizen,

Lighting questions belong in......ummm....lemme see... Lighting
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Old Feb 26, 2003 | 10:54 PM
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VERY big problem indeed..... 12k is the color, nothing about power, etc.... it's very dim, VERY blue, and useless..... better off just stay with halogen. only ricers put in anything higher than 6000k imho

for me, i have philips 6000k and love it.

stock hid are 4300k
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Old Feb 27, 2003 | 09:07 AM
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Yes, anything above 6000k would be too blue and too dim, resulting in lost of light. In addition, they hurt your eyes after a long road trip at night because of the blue tint.
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Old Feb 27, 2003 | 12:16 PM
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and good luck with cops as well
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Old Feb 27, 2003 | 07:39 PM
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thanks guys sorry mw next time ill be much more aware
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Old Mar 2, 2003 | 11:00 PM
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You learn something new everyday! It is time to put a stop to the 6000K+ HID Scam!

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Old Mar 2, 2003 | 11:37 PM
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well i think 6000k is still ok, but starting from 7500k it's total garbage
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Old Mar 3, 2003 | 12:42 AM
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rominl, that is why I said 6000+ The next kit above 6000 is 7500

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