HID help
#1
02-18-2010, 11:04 AM
HID help
I know, I've been busy starting new threads today, but bear with me. I want to get a decent HID set for my 99.5, but I don't want to pay an arm and a leg. I also know you get what you pay for.
Just curious as to where I shoudl start my search, because google was way too much crap, and searching the forum was a big overload.
I'm also having a hard time deciding between 6K and 8K. I don't want to look too blue, but I would like to have a little hint of blue. I'm thinking 6K would probably be best.
Thanks in advance...
Just curious as to where I shoudl start my search, because google was way too much crap, and searching the forum was a big overload.
I'm also having a hard time deciding between 6K and 8K. I don't want to look too blue, but I would like to have a little hint of blue. I'm thinking 6K would probably be best.
Thanks in advance...
#4
02-18-2010, 04:33 PM
Damn, that vvme.com is cheap. I'm assuming you're recommending them because you've used them? Thanks for the link, and helping me confirm I really did want 6K.
#5
02-18-2010, 04:38 PM
6k its more of a super white 8k is more of a crystal white so its your call on what temp to get
as far as where to buy them... its up to u honestly... i bought mine from the stereo place for like 150 and they work awesome
as far as where to buy them... its up to u honestly... i bought mine from the stereo place for like 150 and they work awesome
#6
02-18-2010, 04:40 PM
err, 8000K (it's NOT 6K or 8K) is not "crystal white." It's clearly blue. Some people do call it crystal blue, though.
#7
02-18-2010, 04:54 PM
Well, now another decision to make, and those seem to be kicking my *** today. I'm looking here http://www.vvme.com/single-beam-hid-...-44_45_23.html and I'm thinking I want the 55 watt because it should, in theory, have a brighter output (lumens, not temp color). Am I completely wrong with this assumption?
#8
02-18-2010, 05:00 PM
i have VVME and i went with 8000k; couldn't be happier.
Here's a DIY i did for my headlights, it includes info on installing the HID's:
http://www.audifreaks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1059
The lights in my sig are the 8000k HID's in my DEPO e-codes, but it was taken with a shitty camera so its a bit washed out. The pic below is the same lighting set up at night, a couple hours after i finished installing them. If you want, i can try to take a few more pics so you can get a feel for the color of the light
Here's a DIY i did for my headlights, it includes info on installing the HID's:
http://www.audifreaks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1059
The lights in my sig are the 8000k HID's in my DEPO e-codes, but it was taken with a shitty camera so its a bit washed out. The pic below is the same lighting set up at night, a couple hours after i finished installing them. If you want, i can try to take a few more pics so you can get a feel for the color of the light
#10
02-18-2010, 05:42 PM
Just ordered the 55w 6000k kit, it should be here in 3-11 days... (WTF??) Hopefully 3 because I'm leaving in 7!