Correct HID kit?
04-15-06, 04:02 PM
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04-15-06, 05:37 PM
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You shouldn't choose your HIDs based on what you see on another car. Reason being is that the housing/reflector/shrouds of another car is totally different than the ones on your car. You can buy the same exact kit as that car that you liked but the light output and color on your car would be different.
A safe rule to follow is that if you want the best light output, stick to the lowest temp (ie 4300k) but if you only want "bluish" looking HIDs then you'd want a higher temp (6000k). Keep in mind that the higher you go in temp, the less light output you'd get. Also keep in mind that the color of HID capsules shifts over time, meaning the longer you've had those HIDs on your car, the bluer it'll be over time. To learn more about HIDs and how they work, go to www.hidplanet.com.
A safe rule to follow is that if you want the best light output, stick to the lowest temp (ie 4300k) but if you only want "bluish" looking HIDs then you'd want a higher temp (6000k). Keep in mind that the higher you go in temp, the less light output you'd get. Also keep in mind that the color of HID capsules shifts over time, meaning the longer you've had those HIDs on your car, the bluer it'll be over time. To learn more about HIDs and how they work, go to www.hidplanet.com.
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