ekaiman341

Hey, was just wondering if 8000k low beams would melt the plastic headlight housing on my 2005 ES330. Upgrading to HID and just need a bit more info. Thanks

cvES300

I have 8k on my es300 hid kit, but they are 35 watts. if you do 55 watts your asking for trouble


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ekaiman341

Oh my low beams are 55W Halogens. Can i use the 35W kit for my low beams?

cvES300

yes as long as they are 35w you will be ok


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ekaiman341

Sorry I'm not all that knowledgeable about headlights (as you can tell) but you're saying that if I use 35W, I can use the 6000-8000k Xenons and they won't get as hot? Interesting. Will they still be as bright?

cvES300

yes the 6k 8k are the temp of the color, but the amount of power being used is what will ruin/melt the lense


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LeX2K

Don't use 6 or 8K lamps, unless you want to look like a *****. 4300K gives better visibility and is near true white.

MikeFoxx

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5000k ... I have 8000k in my retrofit and i hate them so im going with 5000k for better light.

As far as melting or causing damage i think buying cheap components like the bulbs ballasts and harnesses would be the reason for damage if any. You can have 8000k bulbs at 35w in a 55w ballast and it will have a diff color than the same 8000k bulb at 55w with 55w ballasts... Because the first setup would be running the bulbs hotter

I was told running 35w bulbs with 55w ballasts isn't recommended... But it wont melt your housing. Quality parts and the worst is the bulb just wont last as long. Cheap parts and you can have some issues.

mitmaks

- 3000K has approximately 3200lm output, which is more than 3x the light output of the traditional halogen light and is the color temperature with the most output. The light appears fairly yellow. It is for customers who are looking for the most extreme and most exotic looking light output. Normally, customers order this bulb temperature to install on their Fog Lights.

- 4300K has approximately 3100lm output, which is more than 3x the light output of the traditional halogen light and is the color temperature with the most output. The light appears fairly white, and has light yellowish hue when reflected off the road identical to the OEM equipped vehicles. It is ideal for customers who do a lot of back road or canyon driving and need the optimal visibility.

- 6000K has an approximately 2900lm output, which is 3x the light output of the traditional halogen light and slightly less light output compared to the 4300k. Although it has a bit lesser light output, it emits pure whiter light with a slight tint of blue.

- 8000K has an approximately 2500lm output, which is about 3x the light output of the traditional halogen light and slightly less light output compared to the 6000K. While it has a bit lesser light output, it emits bluer light than the 6000K. This is one of the most popular of all color temperatures by customer demand.

- 10000K has an approximately 2300lm output, which is more than 2x the light output of the tradition halogen light. 10000K produces a deep blue light output approaching violet and the blue is noticeably deeper than the 8000K. This is the most popular color temperature by customer demand.

- 12000K has an approximately 2000lm output, which is more than 2x the light output of the traditional halogen light. This color temperature puts pout a deep bluish violet light and is deeper colored than the 10000K. It is for customers who are looking for the most extreme and most exotic looking light output.

ekaiman341

Thanks. What an eye opener. I’ll go with 4300k What a life (and money) saver!