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Old 06-01-11, 04:12 PM
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Default V-Leds 6000k w/ blue tint really 8000k?
I ordered some v-leds 6000k D4S bulbs and I think they look more like 8000k. Has anyone else had a similar experience and does anyone think that they look more like 8000k than 6?
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Old 06-01-11, 04:15 PM
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IMO, 8k usually has more of a purple tint. 6k tend to have a bluish tint to them.
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I have the exact same bulbs and they do not look like 8k. Infact, they are almost white now. However I do not like the light output from them and will be changing to garax soon
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as I know, 8000k is a ice blue, v-leds 6k is white blue/tint thats why looks blue. You should choose a 6k white/purple tint ( I think with v-leds You can choose of the colour in this same xxxk bulb )
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anybody using the 5000k white from vleds?
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Originally Posted by 01ES300NYC
anybody using the 5000k white from vleds?
My friend has them on his f-150 and they look great when they first turn on, but still look yellow after they warm up
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Originally Posted by 01ES300NYC
anybody using the 5000k white from vleds?
I use 5000k for my city lights, they match the oem HID
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Naw your 6k looks about right. I have the 8k and mine are a deeper blue
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6K must vary by brand because I have 6K garax and they're about as white as possible. No blue
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anyone have experience with this vendor on ebay?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Phili...Q5fAccessories

Price is stupid low if they are real phillips brand lights
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Originally Posted by threevoIS
anyone have experience with this vendor on ebay?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Phili...Q5fAccessories

Price is stupid low if they are real phillips brand lights
Actually, those are expensive.

Here's the same thing for cheaper from a reputable seller:
http://store.ijdmtoy.com/OEM-PHILIPS...hid_oem_t4.htm

And last week they had everything for 15% off
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