6k hid upgrade bulbs w/ pics
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Originally Posted by dave9172
thanks to kdog for great write up, very informative. took me about 3-4 hrs, and saved probably close to $200 in labor.
The only bummer from my setup was the new fogs looked similar to stock HID, but my stock HIDs no longer existed . For those wanting to get fogs (H11) that are more purplish, they're supposedly coming soon. I'll post more info when they become available from European Autosport.
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Originally Posted by ShiftySVT
Actually, the higher the color temp, the lower the visibility. The only reason to go with higher color temps is if you prefer the color. For the brightest light, stick with 4300k.
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If you want a cheap replacement for the fog lights that match the factory HID color......
.....search ebay for "EVO PLASMA"
Item #8018136290
I have these and for $10 shipped they are great bulbs. I use my fogs all the time. I've had these for about 4 months and they are great. Perfect match and only take 5 minutes to install.
FYI - the stock fogs are a different color for a reason....they are ment to be used in the fog. I just wanted matching additional light for normal driving and these are great.
.....search ebay for "EVO PLASMA"
Item #8018136290
I have these and for $10 shipped they are great bulbs. I use my fogs all the time. I've had these for about 4 months and they are great. Perfect match and only take 5 minutes to install.
FYI - the stock fogs are a different color for a reason....they are ment to be used in the fog. I just wanted matching additional light for normal driving and these are great.
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Be wary of advertised kelvin grades. 4,300k and 4,100k is OEM white. 5,000k would be very blue. 6,000k would be very purple.
A lot of ebay companies etc. promote 6k that are actually more blue and to offset this also offer 8k and 10k bulbs which are ridiculous marketing tactics.
You will find that the guys at EuropeanAutosport use a Konica light meter to measure the TRUE kelvin grade of their bulbs so their 5k kit is blue and 5.8k kit is purple as per the Kelvin grade.
Pictures are hard to take of light but I would say these bulbs look much blue than anything else so 5k give or take.
Philips sell their Ultinon as a 6k bulb but its a 5,800k bulb and they freely admit that the 6k is rounded up aka marketing. Its a purple looking bulb.
To all those claiming higher K = less lumens = right. Your lucky to get 2,800 lu vs. 3,200 lu stock with 6k and higher bulbs. Granted they are still bright vs. halogen but more importantly rain, sleet, snow, fog throw the lamps curve ***** and the lights right back in your face causing a potential driving hazard. Knowing this never go over 5,800k!
A lot of ebay companies etc. promote 6k that are actually more blue and to offset this also offer 8k and 10k bulbs which are ridiculous marketing tactics.
You will find that the guys at EuropeanAutosport use a Konica light meter to measure the TRUE kelvin grade of their bulbs so their 5k kit is blue and 5.8k kit is purple as per the Kelvin grade.
Pictures are hard to take of light but I would say these bulbs look much blue than anything else so 5k give or take.
Philips sell their Ultinon as a 6k bulb but its a 5,800k bulb and they freely admit that the 6k is rounded up aka marketing. Its a purple looking bulb.
To all those claiming higher K = less lumens = right. Your lucky to get 2,800 lu vs. 3,200 lu stock with 6k and higher bulbs. Granted they are still bright vs. halogen but more importantly rain, sleet, snow, fog throw the lamps curve ***** and the lights right back in your face causing a potential driving hazard. Knowing this never go over 5,800k!
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FYI - the stock fogs are a different color for a reason....they are ment to be used in the fog. I just wanted matching additional light for normal driving and these are great.
Last edited by res04; Nov 29, 2005 at 12:32 PM.
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Originally Posted by SRT-TO-EVO
He's right. The higher the color temp., the less lumens they emit, therefore less visibility or not as bright.
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Originally Posted by evodan2004
ok witch is brighter. bone stock or useing the stock 4300k and puting another 4300k in the high beam spot. with high beams on witch would be brighter
Fog lamp housing is shielded (around bulb) so sticking an HID kit in there would not be 'as' bad but overkill all the same IMO.
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Originally Posted by res04
try xenonfactory.com, Philips bulb, Hella / Philips ballast. Any kit with that combo will be a good one.