How many people prefer 6000k over 5000k d1s HID?

mashimarho · 03-01-2012, 11:00 AM

Obviously, we all hate the 4300k, but I'm looking to upgrade to something 'nicer.' I'm trying to stay close to the OEM look, but I may be thinking 6000k is too blue? I know 8000k is overkill, but I'm also thinking 5000k is not enough.

Anyone that can chime in, feel free to help.
OEM is good

Edit: I'm not buying cheap bulbs either.

jose_sonictuning · 03-02-2012, 12:49 AM

I like the 6000k vs 5000k, more color and match up with aftermarket AEs much better.

5000K and stock 4300 isnt that much different.

iczz · 03-02-2012, 02:56 AM

I just go back 5000k from 6000k.
5000k definitely gives better visibility .

eaglesfan83 · 03-02-2012, 09:56 AM

6k all the way

Javy · 03-02-2012, 12:28 PM

I have mtech 6700k. They look great. I feel like I actually gained visibilty vs losing.

BMWWW · 03-02-2012, 12:35 PM

Nothing beats 5000k paired with clear projector lenses.

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Originally Posted by Javy

I have mtech 6700k. They look great. I feel like I actually gained visibilty vs losing.

All other things being equal, your perception is most certainly incorrect.

Hey Ant · 03-02-2012, 12:42 PM

If I had a chance to make that decision all over again, I would definitely get 5000k over 6000k just for visibility purposes. Although the 6000k looks great, it projects poor visibility on roads at night. I'm getting old.. :

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NiVeDh · 03-02-2012, 01:32 PM

What 5000K bulbs are you guys using? The Philips ones are really difficult to find and it's hard to tell if they're authentic or not.

Donny Rino · 03-02-2012, 04:56 PM

I would love to see some fit 50 watt hid ballasts in the stock housing and post a review. Thinking about doing this for a while. The light out put is supposed to be amazing

reeltime · 03-02-2012, 07:44 PM

6k is the way to go. They're basically a pure white with a hint on blue. Visibility is great man

And with aftermarket AEs, 6k match perfectly

Dark_Knight_335 · 03-02-2012, 08:02 PM

Buy my Philips 6700k D1S bulbs! NIB, NEVER used- 150$ shipped they're yours!

tcharged · 05-19-2012, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

Buy my Philips 6700k D1S bulbs! NIB, NEVER used- 150$ shipped they're yours!

Is this still available??

DUI Elite · 05-19-2012, 02:06 AM

5000k's > 6000K's for visibility

jello · 05-19-2012, 02:53 AM

6k all the way!!

luckystrike · 05-19-2012, 06:46 AM

me too is there a big difference in visibility between mtec 5100 vs 6000 i need to decide the vendor will deliver the product on monday

Arwidrh · 05-19-2012, 07:25 AM

I have 6000 and don't see much difference in visibility vs stock bulbs

Chefcg1 · 05-19-2012, 11:52 AM

6k all the way! I just put some of Sonic tunings DS1's in and it was a huge improvement in visability and looks.

Arwidrh · 05-19-2012, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Remote_coder

Mozesz powiedziec gdzie zamawiales zarowki ?? Na ebay sa prawie same podrobki :/

Can you twll where have you order your bulbs?? On ebay most of them are fakes ;/

sorry ale nie pamietam to bylo ze 2 lata temu

Karrion28 · 01-15-2013, 07:09 PM

I'm bringing this thread back from the dead.

Can anyone post pics of their 5000K and 6000K HID's?

I am also trying to decide to go either 5000K or 6000K, but would rather make my decision based on pics instead of their word.

Thanks in advance

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 01-15-2013, 11:18 PM

Be careful with judging by pics, the white balance of the picture can have a drastic effect on the amount of white or blue hue... just saying.

Alen E90 · 01-15-2013, 11:33 PM

6K FTW!!!!!!!!!

phat8186 · 01-16-2013, 01:58 AM

I'm in the same boat!
I desperately want to upgrade my stock d1s HID's. What are some good brands to go with since Phillips ones are dam near extinct or fakes...

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Hey Ant Colonel 143 Rep 2,284 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: 818 Los Angeles iTrader: (18)	If I had a chance to make that decision all over again, I would definitely get 5000k over 6000k just for visibility purposes. Although the 6000k looks great, it projects poor visibility on roads at night. I'm getting old.. ::
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Donny Rino Private First Class 3 Rep 132 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: westchester ny iTrader: (0)	I would love to see some fit 50 watt hid ballasts in the stock housing and post a review. Thinking about doing this for a while. The light out put is supposed to be amazing
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reeltime Captain 68 Rep 738 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: MA iTrader: (3)	6k is the way to go. They're basically a pure white with a hint on blue. Visibility is great man And with aftermarket AEs, 6k match perfectly __________________ 2015 AW/SO 6MT F82 M4
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Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1110 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	Buy my Philips 6700k D1S bulbs! NIB, NEVER used- 150$ shipped they're yours!
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DUI Elite ///M at Heart 90 Rep 1,954 Posts Drives: 06 SGM E90, 15 BSM E84 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (4)	5000k's > 6000K's for visibility
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luckystrike First Lieutenant 18 Rep 349 Posts Drives: X3 F25 MSport Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: austria iTrader: (0)	me too is there a big difference in visibility between mtec 5100 vs 6000 i need to decide the vendor will deliver the product on monday __________________ black saph./black leather/xenon/heated seatscomfort pkg./advantage pkg
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Chefcg1 Major 69 Rep 1,137 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mount Airy, NC iTrader: (6)	6k all the way! I just put some of Sonic tunings DS1's in and it was a huge improvement in visability and looks. __________________ 2008 335i coupe AW 6AT, RB Turbos, PROcede 2.5 V5, Alpina Flash, Injen Intake, VK MW DP . Helix IC, Vishnu PnP Meth(M10 nozzel), M3 sides, OEM Aero Lip, VMR V710 Midnight Blue, LUX H8, HID Fogs, M3 front bits, D2 Coilovers, Whiteline Rear Bushing inserts, Custom M3 Steering Wheel, Cyba scoops, M2 Performance Exhaust
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Karrion28 Enlisted Member 5 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 07 E92 328i 6MT Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Tampa Florida iTrader: (0)	I'm bringing this thread back from the dead. Can anyone post pics of their 5000K and 6000K HID's? I am also trying to decide to go either 5000K or 6000K, but would rather make my decision based on pics instead of their word. Thanks in advance
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phat8186 Captain 47 Rep 621 Posts Drives: G20 M340i F30 EBII E92 AW Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (6)	I'm in the same boat! I desperately want to upgrade my stock d1s HID's. What are some good brands to go with since Phillips ones are dam near extinct or fakes...
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