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5000k vs 6000k

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Old 01-12-11, 10:13 PM
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lol, yeaaa i did post that. I was kind of exaggerating though, I do want an intake that has performance gains to some extent. I just hate mods that are worse then oem parts just to look a certain way. Case in point, HID's that are bluer but emit less lumens of light. That seems pointless to me.

And I've had enough heavily and tastefully modified imports to be able to post stuff like that, this isn't my first time around the block of a jap car.
Old 01-13-11, 12:19 AM
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6k's perfect... had 6.5k on my car and it was a little too blue for my taste.
Old 01-13-11, 10:52 PM
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Still haven't got my HID's yet, I'm meeting up with someone in the Dallas area who has 6000k Volt HID's, so I'm going to check them out before I make a decision. It seems like the 6000k's from HIDExtra are a lot more blue compared to other brands, so I'm going to see the Volts in person first... I will take pics and keep you posted!
Old 03-12-11, 12:44 PM
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Any update on this? I'm trying to make the sme decision myself
Old 03-12-11, 03:02 PM
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I have 6K ATM. So far, so good
& I love the hint of blue

I'll eventually get the 5K 'cause I like switching it up

They're both good choices. I'm sure you'd be happy with either one

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Old 03-13-11, 12:52 AM
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Thanks good to know... I guess what I'm really interested in knowing is:

HAS ANYONE REGRETTED GOING 6000K INSTEAD OF SOMETHING CLOSER TO STOCK????

I`m really interested in hearing some more opinions from people who have been running 6k for a while now... any regrets?

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Old 03-13-11, 12:55 AM
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I'm sure someone has but I haven't. I've had 6000K low beams and fogs for +8 months now and I still love the look of them.
Old 03-13-11, 01:48 AM
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I'd go with the bulb that has the highest lumen output...
Old 03-14-11, 04:58 PM
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5000k/6000k looks the best, but 4300k is the most function. form or function. pick your poison.
Old 03-14-11, 05:31 PM
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Didnt wanna create a new post for this Im sure it can be simply answered by the pro owners around this thread lol.

My Xenons are a lil unlevel the drivers is lower then the passengers Ive read this is normal for oncoming traffic but this is the 1st car ive owned with these options so Im not sure and the passenger one is slightly bluer/purplisher/brigther then the driver one which is alot whiter not really brighter thou should I have them replace the bulb since I just got it yest I mentioned it to them and they said if it blows they will replace it. Do you think the dealers just blowing me off.. or should I make them replace it since I just got the car friday ?
Old 03-14-11, 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by GiantsFan
I'd go with the bulb that has the highest lumen output...
Then the OEM 4100K bulbs are for you.
Old 03-14-11, 10:21 PM
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Okay, so I was driving earlier and decided to take a pic of my lights for those of you who aren't sure about the output of 6000K...not sure if this will help, but I'll just post it anyways.

I know it's a really crappy picture (iPhone + car in motion = not the best)

Old 03-14-11, 10:32 PM
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here is ddmtuning 5k left and ddmtuning 6k right. hope it helps!



from an iphone
Old 03-15-11, 07:02 AM
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10k lows /3k fogs! Ftw
Old 03-15-11, 08:03 AM
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^haha wicked
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