Got my HID's Installed Today!
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Got my HID's Installed Today! I went to racing evolution today and bought a 8000k hid kit and had it installed, it looks pimp as hell. I dont know why people said not to get the 8000k kit, it looks so sweet.
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Rep Power: 452 I live in sugarland, 5 min down 59, man that would be tight if you could take pics, I would meet you wherever in houston, just name time and place, how about tomorrow night sometime?
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I live in sugarland, 5 min down 59, man that would be tight if you could take pics, I would meet you wherever in houston, just name time and place, how about tomorrow night sometime?
I live in sugarland, 5 min down 59, man that would be tight if you could take pics, I would meet you wherever in houston, just name time and place, how about tomorrow night sometime?
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Rep Power: 452 I have been reading other posts about people with HIDs and correct me if I am wrong, but I noticed alot of people get 4500k kits, arent those just pure white with no color in them, why would you spend 200-400 just for white, when you could spend 50 and get the same thing, I like any kit with color in it
Originally posted by streetglower
I have been reading other posts about people with HIDs and correct me if I am wrong, but I noticed alot of people get 4500k kits, arent those just pure white with no color in them, why would you spend 200-400 just for white, when you could spend 50 and get the same thing, I like any kit with color in it
I have been reading other posts about people with HIDs and correct me if I am wrong, but I noticed alot of people get 4500k kits, arent those just pure white with no color in them, why would you spend 200-400 just for white, when you could spend 50 and get the same thing, I like any kit with color in it
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Rep Power: 452 do the cops in new york actually care about that stuff, come live in Houston, color of headlights is the last thing cops will pull you over for.
HELL NO ... impulse is just a lil kid and thinks **** like that.... In NY cops have alot more important stuff todo.... where i live ... we have the highest pay'd cops in the country... Ill be damned if they're gonna pull me over for headlights.
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do the cops in new york actually care about that stuff, come live in Houston, color of headlights is the last thing cops will pull you over for.
do the cops in new york actually care about that stuff, come live in Houston, color of headlights is the last thing cops will pull you over for.
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Rep Power: 452 hey criminal, did you get pulled over by HPD or another city, if HPD that is crap. I have seen cars with the craziest lights on them and cops dont do nothing.
Re: Got my HID's Installed Today!
Originally posted by streetglower
I went to racing evolution today and bought a 8000k hid kit and had it installed, it looks pimp as hell. I dont know why people said not to get the 8000k kit, it looks so sweet.
I went to racing evolution today and bought a 8000k hid kit and had it installed, it looks pimp as hell. I dont know why people said not to get the 8000k kit, it looks so sweet.
I have been reading other posts about people with HIDs and correct me if I am wrong, but I noticed alot of people get 4500k kits, arent those just pure white with no color in them, why would you spend 200-400 just for white, when you could spend 50 and get the same thing, I like any kit with color in it
First of all, the higher the #, yes the more color you get, and the less white you get. Although it certainly stands out, have you ever thought about how well an 8000k kit would do in different weather conditions? 8000k in the rain and fog is no different than having ricerwhite bulbs. In other words, you can't see **** due to the lack of white light if it were to rain in front of you because it's too dark to reflect light off the ground. In fog, it'll just blow up in your face.
The best color temperature for harsh weather conditions and to get the brightest light is 3800k, which of course emits the least amount of color. If you get an HID kit that emits color, the true test of it's worth is when your car is driving at night in the rain or fog... and 8000k isn't going to show for ****.
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Originally posted by SlammedBlueEM2
I'll tell you why. It's simple knowledge everyone should know when purchasing HIDs.
First of all, the higher the #, yes the more color you get, and the less white you get. Although it certainly stands out, have you ever thought about how well an 8000k kit would do in different weather conditions? 8000k in the rain and fog is no different than having ricerwhite bulbs. In other words, you can't see **** due to the lack of white light if it were to rain in front of you because it's too dark to reflect light off the ground. In fog, it'll just blow up in your face.
The best color temperature for harsh weather conditions and to get the brightest light is 3800k, which of course emits the least amount of color. If you get an HID kit that emits color, the true test of it's worth is when your car is driving at night in the rain or fog... and 8000k isn't going to show for ****.
I'll tell you why. It's simple knowledge everyone should know when purchasing HIDs.
First of all, the higher the #, yes the more color you get, and the less white you get. Although it certainly stands out, have you ever thought about how well an 8000k kit would do in different weather conditions? 8000k in the rain and fog is no different than having ricerwhite bulbs. In other words, you can't see **** due to the lack of white light if it were to rain in front of you because it's too dark to reflect light off the ground. In fog, it'll just blow up in your face.
The best color temperature for harsh weather conditions and to get the brightest light is 3800k, which of course emits the least amount of color. If you get an HID kit that emits color, the true test of it's worth is when your car is driving at night in the rain or fog... and 8000k isn't going to show for ****.
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Originally posted by cwick187
Actually, my friend that has the 8000k HID can see fine in fog and rain. My mom has a 5 series BMW with the blue/purple HID (8000K) and you can see fine in rain/fog also....So, who ever told you that info is wrong...I know that I can see alot better in weather conditions in my moms car than I can with my Catz HID 4500K. Hmmmmm
Actually, my friend that has the 8000k HID can see fine in fog and rain. My mom has a 5 series BMW with the blue/purple HID (8000K) and you can see fine in rain/fog also....So, who ever told you that info is wrong...I know that I can see alot better in weather conditions in my moms car than I can with my Catz HID 4500K. Hmmmmm
EDIT: Oh yeah, and FYI BMWs headlight housing is meant for HIDs, unlike Civics. That effects how the light is shown on the ground. A Civic cannot have 8,000k and expect to perform like a BMW.
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Oh yeah, that's why when people buy the 4300k HID retros, they say "how come it isn't blue like on bimmers and audis?" it's because your headlight housing was not meant for HID. Technically, your mom's BMW LOOKS like it's 8000k but it's not.
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To the left is 5,200k. To the right is 7000k.
And just to avoid possible bitching about the housing...
That's 5200k on the other side.
http://www.misterjung.com/ <--- just in case pics don't show for some ironic reason.
Learn even more about HIDs and your ever popular ricerwhite bulbs here.
Last but not least...
Yellow:
1500 k Candlelight
2700-2900 k Yellow painted fog halogen bulbs
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Yellowish white:
3200 k Sunrise/sunset
3200 k Premium H7 non painted halogen bulb
3400 k 1 hour from dusk/dawn
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White:
4100 k Philips/Osram OEM HID D2S
5500 k Bright sunny daylight around noon
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Blueish white
5500-5600 k Electronic photo flash
6000 k Philips Ultinon HID D2S
6500-7500 k Overcast sky
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Blue:
9000-12000 k Blue sky
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Purple:
28000 Northern sky
12000-30000 k Ultra Violet light (black light)
" MISCONCEPTIONS (taken from http://www.intellexual.net/hid.html#miscon)
There are many companies and private merchants out there that will advertise 7000K, 8000K, and even 12000K HID kits. Most of these vendors lurk around on ebay, online car forums, websites, and ricer accessory shops. 100% of the people that buy these kits do so because they are uninformed, uneducated, or misguided in the field of lighting, and will buy these junk kits thinking three things: that these bulbs are brighter, that these bulbs should cost more money, and/or that they will perform better. All three statements are completely false. Perhaps this misconception and frenzy for purple lights originates from BMW and Audi's infamous Hella projector HIDs.
So allow me to explain the real truth of the matter... Philips is the number one manufacturer of HID bulbs. The Philips OEM D2S bulb is rated at 4100K at 12.8 volts and produces 3200 lumens of light. The Philips Ultinon D2S is 5800K at 12.8 volts and produces 2400 lumens of light. As you can see, with all other factors remaining constant, the brightness of an HID bulb declines the higher up the color index you go. Vision, a Korean bulb manufacturer, makes an 8000K bulb, which they used to advertise on Acura-Forums as 2000 lumens bright. This is barely a marked improvement over halogens, and will produce more glare and eye fatigue than it is beneficial. 4100K has been proven through tireless independent research by the Germans, Japanese, and Americans to be the most functional, truest white and thus the brightest possible color temperature (ceteris paribus).
Every car manufacturer in the world (including BMW and Audi) uses none other than a standard 4100K gas-discharge bulb. No exceptions. The reason being is that 4100K is daylight white in color and produces the same color visible light as direct sunlight. This is least fatiguing functional color on the eyes and produces the most comfortable contrast on the road. "
Yellow:
1500 k Candlelight
2700-2900 k Yellow painted fog halogen bulbs
-------------------------------
Yellowish white:
3200 k Sunrise/sunset
3200 k Premium H7 non painted halogen bulb
3400 k 1 hour from dusk/dawn
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White:
4100 k Philips/Osram OEM HID D2S
5500 k Bright sunny daylight around noon
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Blueish white
5500-5600 k Electronic photo flash
6000 k Philips Ultinon HID D2S
6500-7500 k Overcast sky
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Blue:
9000-12000 k Blue sky
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Purple:
28000 Northern sky
12000-30000 k Ultra Violet light (black light)
" MISCONCEPTIONS (taken from http://www.intellexual.net/hid.html#miscon)
There are many companies and private merchants out there that will advertise 7000K, 8000K, and even 12000K HID kits. Most of these vendors lurk around on ebay, online car forums, websites, and ricer accessory shops. 100% of the people that buy these kits do so because they are uninformed, uneducated, or misguided in the field of lighting, and will buy these junk kits thinking three things: that these bulbs are brighter, that these bulbs should cost more money, and/or that they will perform better. All three statements are completely false. Perhaps this misconception and frenzy for purple lights originates from BMW and Audi's infamous Hella projector HIDs.
So allow me to explain the real truth of the matter... Philips is the number one manufacturer of HID bulbs. The Philips OEM D2S bulb is rated at 4100K at 12.8 volts and produces 3200 lumens of light. The Philips Ultinon D2S is 5800K at 12.8 volts and produces 2400 lumens of light. As you can see, with all other factors remaining constant, the brightness of an HID bulb declines the higher up the color index you go. Vision, a Korean bulb manufacturer, makes an 8000K bulb, which they used to advertise on Acura-Forums as 2000 lumens bright. This is barely a marked improvement over halogens, and will produce more glare and eye fatigue than it is beneficial. 4100K has been proven through tireless independent research by the Germans, Japanese, and Americans to be the most functional, truest white and thus the brightest possible color temperature (ceteris paribus).
Every car manufacturer in the world (including BMW and Audi) uses none other than a standard 4100K gas-discharge bulb. No exceptions. The reason being is that 4100K is daylight white in color and produces the same color visible light as direct sunlight. This is least fatiguing functional color on the eyes and produces the most comfortable contrast on the road. "
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Rep Power: 452 with the fog issue and rain, I can see perfectly, they hit the ground bright as hell. It has been raining here lately because of the storms in the gulf, and I can see better.
