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Old 02-26-10, 11:50 PM
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I just installed Garax 6000k HID bulbs. I like how they look from the outside. Visibility change wasn't drastic, but I see a little blue on the road.

Which kelvin/bulb combo will give me decent light output with the slightest bit of blue. Less blue than the Garax 6000k?

I was thinking either the Philips 5000k or the PIAA 5500k. Do you know which one would be best for me?

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I would go with Phillips since they are brighter and have an extended life.
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Just found out they only make the Philips 5000k in D2R. This isn't going to work. : (
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Both would be way more expensive than the Garax 6000k, around ~$100 more, I have the 8000k and will be changing to the 6000k because my night vision and eyesight has been getting worse.
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Originally Posted by mcamson
Just found out they only make the Philips 5000k in D2R. This isn't going to work. : (
they do make them in D4s but only in japan here my D4s philips ultinon 6k but they arent cheap there pricey bulbs if you want try toms 5500k from carson toyota there onsale for like 235 pair


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I don't want to spend $200+ to try something out. I'd prefer to see them first or get advice from people that have tried them out.
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I have the piaa on my car, they are good!
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Originally Posted by mcamson
I don't want to spend $200+ to try something out. I'd prefer to see them first or get advice from people that have tried them out.
Are you kidding me?! LOL Philips Ultinon bulbs are the BEST period!
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I am still thinking about this 5000, 5500, or 6000K question.

I want a whiter less yellow HID bulb. However I don't want it to be bluish so that it stands out a lot. I drive faster than traffic, so I would rather the cop notices me later than sooner. If they notice me sooner, they may hide and then pace me. If they notice me later they are forced to use a laser gun which I prefer.

Any thoughts on what I should get?
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batman75 go with the 6k ultinon there not as blue as the pic show them. cause everyone know when you take a pic it always blueier then what they are when you actual see them in person its a nice brite white. dont worry about the cops these arent the cheap 12k ricer one on honda so you wont get pulled over
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Originally Posted by laobo979
batman75 go with the 6k ultinon there not as blue as the pic show them. cause everyone know when you take a pic it always blueier then what they are when you actual see them in person its a nice brite white. dont worry about the cops these arent the cheap 12k ricer one on honda so you wont get pulled over
Yeah I'm sold. What supplier do you recommend for the HID fog upgrade? Choosing between HID Extra, and XD Volt Digital.

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I have 5,000k in low beam and 6,000k in fogs


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well if you got the money to spend i would say HIDCONCEPT.COM they can make you a custom Philips ultinon 6k rebase for 9006 fog light which is what i have but i havent had time to install them yet. other than that i dont know about the other two company you'll have to do your search on them.
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Originally Posted by laobo979
well if you got the money to spend i would say HIDCONCEPT.COM they can make you a custom Philips ultinon 6k rebase for 9006 fog light which is what i have but i havent had time to install them yet. other than that i dont know about the other two company you'll have to do your search on them.
If you haven't installed your Ultinon fogs, what are you running right now?
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im running my stock bulbs with blue overlay for now. which take the yellowish color away
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