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Old 11-10-06, 02:17 PM
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I dont get on CL much anymore but im curious who here has aftermarket HID's and how they like them ? Im wondering if there is a cutoff like some of the new cars have ?
Its really hard to tell with my yellowed out halogens.
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i have 6000k in the headlights an 3000k in the fogs very bright i like em
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Mine turned out fine. Here are some pics, not greatest but you get an idea.

http://sr1.clublexus.com/forums/showthread.php?t=181835
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I got a Halo 8K HID kit..... I LOVE IT!!!!
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I like the look of the bluer light (8k?) but I've heard they have reduced visibility compared to 6k ones?

edit - just read the link Tramix posted... Has anyone compared 6k to 8k side by side? I'd still expect that 8k would be far better than the standard lights?
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PM Cliffud. He got his hands on a couple kits he's selling cheap.
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Originally Posted by Kaiser
PM Cliffud. He got his hands on a couple kits he's selling cheap.
thanks mate
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8K look purple far away, change to blue and then BOOM, its white, while the 6K looks blue and then white. We compared HIDs at the shop (my friends MKIV had the 6K kit) and mine are brighter and look whiter up close. Visibility is about the same with the 8K having a bit more of an advantage because it is brighter on the sides.
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heres mine https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=231672
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I might go for some 8k

what are the best ones? brand/model etc?

Sorry, total n00b here when it comes to HID
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i got mine from dentsetsu motorsports. They go for $300. The brand is Halo. A lot of MKIV guys use this kit here in Tucson and in Phoenix. I am happy with mine. Also, another popular brand is the Philliphs, but it retails at about $475-480 or $425-435 if u have conections.
Sample pics of the Halo HID kit:

http://s78.photobucket.com/albums/j8...nch=imgAnch173

http://s78.photobucket.com/albums/j8...nch=imgAnch175
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Looks great

the other thing I need to know is if there is any difference between left hand drive and right hand drive versions?
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Thanks guys. For some reason I didnt get an email notification that there were replies.
I'm leaning twards the 4300's just because I want the brightness. I dont care for the blue tint that much. I was more concerened if there was a sharp cut off line like on the new cars. I like that look alot.
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EG8: That's what u get on the 8K and 6K HIDs.

Nakedterro: I have JDM headlights (like yours) and all I did was use a 9005 ballast for the low light beam; in other words, when I ordered my HID kit, I ordered a 9005 bulb kit. =,D
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Originally Posted by Tramix
Mine turned out fine. Here are some pics, not greatest but you get an idea.

http://sr1.clublexus.com/forums/showthread.php?t=181835
Where can I get a kit, what does the kit consist of, how much are they and is it a pain to install?

Thanks.


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