HID Bulb Colors - What do you like

dsc201knoc · 10-12-2009, 11:18 PM

Just trying to get a general consensus....

3000k, 4300k, 5000k, 6000k, 8000k, 12000k, 15000k, 20000k

Thanks
Damon

JayKay335i · 10-12-2009, 11:33 PM

6k looks nice but I wouldn't buy any. The stock color is the brightest.

ToadHollow · 10-12-2009, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by JayKay335i

6k looks nice but I wouldn't buy any. The stock color is the brightest.

Oh no it isn't .........

ToadHollow · 10-12-2009, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsc201knoc

Just trying to get a general consensus....

3000k, 4300k, 5000k, 6000k, 8000k, 12000k, 15000k, 20000k

Thanks
Damon

I currently have the 20,000K for the color (blue looks great against JB).

I'm thinking 5,6 & 8K are going to be the more common choices though.

Whatcha got cookin'????? GB in the future or just a general idea for your own curiosity?

dsc201knoc · 10-13-2009, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by ToadHollow

I currently have the 20,000K for the color (blue looks great against JB).

I'm thinking 5,6 & 8K are going to be the more common choices though.

Whatcha got cookin'????? GB in the future or just a general idea for your own curiosity?

Looking to order a whole bunch of - *******.com HID fog light kits.... This is not an ad if a moderator comes and checks it out

*******.com is the actual Brand name of the fog light kit.. not the "HID" brand kit

looking for some feedback from people to make sure we have something for everyone...

I like outside input for everything.. then your not sitting around wondering what people are thinking.... they can tell you... and as in they i mean you and as in you i mean you all... and as in you all i dont mean you people... because that would just be racist....

Amir87 · 10-13-2009, 12:05 AM

6000k.

Craig@SupremePower · 10-13-2009, 12:12 AM

6,000 or 8,000

Shazmonkee · 10-13-2009, 12:13 AM

6000 kelvins would be my preferred for the light blue hue without disrupting light output too much

crazed792 · 10-13-2009, 12:52 AM

6000 k would be my preferred color.

dsc201knoc · 10-13-2009, 05:35 AM

fugured 6000k would be the norm,.... thats what i have in my car

ToadHollow · 10-13-2009, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsc201knoc

Looking to order a whole bunch of - *******.com HID fog light kits.... This is not an ad if a moderator comes and checks it out

*******.com is the actual Brand name of the fog light kit.. not the "HID" brand kit

looking for some feedback from people to make sure we have something for everyone...

I like outside input for everything.. then your not sitting around wondering what people are thinking.... they can tell you... and as in they i mean you and as in you i mean you all... and as in you all i dont mean you people... because that would just be racist....

LOL .....
I think you covered your bases.

pdjafari · 10-13-2009, 10:53 AM

I run 3000k and they are yellow but functional. A fog lights purpose should be functional IMHO since it helps in rain/snow. Now if you live in an area that rarely see's rain/snow than by all means go for show (>4300k)

MkLV_M3 · 10-13-2009, 11:06 AM

I have 20K for my angel eyes but for fogs I would go with 6k.

E92-Lighting · 10-13-2009, 11:10 AM

6k hands down. lower in kelvin=brighter output

SV Concepts · 10-13-2009, 01:35 PM

From our FAQ Section:

What color temperature is best for HIDs?

For the most light output, 4000k-4500k will be the most optimal however it will give off a yellowish color. 6000k will be a pure white with a little bit of a purple hue and will sacrifice a bit of light output but is the generally recommended color temperature for the best color. 8000k is the highest color temperature we recommend as anything higher will dramatically reduce light output in exchange for color. 8000k will be a pure aqua color temperature.

Translation: Anything over 8000K is too dim. Even 8000K is pretty dim. Stick to 6000K IMHO.
Why, you ask?
Our eyes are evolved (yes, evolution, sorry) to see the sun's rays - which are between 4000K and 4300K. So, when something is illuminated that color, we can see it that wavelength of light. However, ever notice how when something is lit red or blue (far away from the spectrum we naturally see), you can't really make it out?

Think of it as you would infrared light. Yeah, there may be a TON of light pouring out - but you cannot see any of it. Same with 20,000K HIDs. There may be a lot of light output - but we can't see it.

Kev · 10-13-2009, 01:55 PM

Had 6000K D1S Ultinon on the car for almost a year, thinking of switching back to stock color.

nebz · 10-13-2009, 02:12 PM

OSRAM SYLVANIA- Xenarc 6000K

Mike@F1 Autohaüs · 10-13-2009, 03:02 PM

We're rockin' 6700k over here

Rotary Rasp · 10-13-2009, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ToadHollow

Oh no it isn't .........

Oh yes it is......

dsc201knoc · 10-13-2009, 04:38 PM

Thanks for all your guys feedback.....

iheartsole · 10-14-2009, 03:32 AM

i like 6k the best. maybe 8k

bulldog_yyc · 10-15-2009, 11:39 AM

for headlights 6000, for fogs 3000k

10-12-2009, 11:18 PM	#1
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10-12-2009, 11:33 PM	#2
JayKay335i Banned 189 Rep 5,046 Posts Drives: ///M323 DCT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North Dakota; its best DUHHHHHH iTrader: (1)	6k looks nice but I wouldn't buy any. The stock color is the brightest.
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Amir87 Gruppe Titan 262 Rep 2,839 Posts Drives: 08 E92 SG/Coral Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NC iTrader: (37) Garage List 2008 E92 335i [10.00]	6000k. __________________
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10-13-2009, 12:12 AM	#7
Craig@SupremePower G.O.A.T.! 1000 Rep 74,998 Posts Drives: '18 GMC Yukon XL Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (14)	6,000 or 8,000
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Shazmonkee 110 Rep 2,455 Posts Drives: BMW E92 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: United States iTrader: (11) Garage List 2007 BMW 328i E92 C ... [0.00]	6000 kelvins would be my preferred for the light blue hue without disrupting light output too much
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10-13-2009, 12:52 AM	#9
crazed792 Captain 16 Rep 616 Posts Drives: 2007 328i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: SL,UT iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 328i [0.00]	6000 k would be my preferred color. __________________
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10-13-2009, 05:35 AM	#10
dsc201knoc thatbimmerguy 143 Rep 1,050 Posts Drives: 95 ///M3, 97 ///M3, 08 2002 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The East Coast - NC iTrader: (14) Garage List 2008 BMW 2002 (135i) [8.00]	fugured 6000k would be the norm,.... thats what i have in my car __________________ 1995 ///M3 Coupe - 1997 ///M3 Sedan - 2008 2002 - 79 VW Rabbit - 82 Volvo 244 Turbo 135 For Sale Parts Feeler LET THE EAST COAST PLAY TOO!!!
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10-13-2009, 10:53 AM	#12
pdjafari Colonel 152 Rep 2,459 Posts Drives: Axe Murderer with headlights Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Earth iTrader: (5)	I run 3000k and they are yellow but functional. A fog lights purpose should be functional IMHO since it helps in rain/snow. Now if you live in an area that rarely see's rain/snow than by all means go for show (>4300k)
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10-13-2009, 11:06 AM	#13
MkLV_M3 Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 265 Posts Drives: 08 M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chatsworth, CA iTrader: (17)	I have 20K for my angel eyes but for fogs I would go with 6k. __________________
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10-13-2009, 11:10 AM	#14
E92-Lighting 858 Rep 35,253 Posts Drives: Next Generation LED Lighting Join Date: May 2008 Location: Walnut iTrader: (324)	6k hands down. lower in kelvin=brighter output
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10-13-2009, 01:35 PM	#15
SV Concepts 361 Rep 5,859 Posts Drives: Vorsteiner E60 M5 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: 1460 White Oaks Rd. Suite F. Campbell, CA 95008 iTrader: (10)	From our FAQ Section: What color temperature is best for HIDs? For the most light output, 4000k-4500k will be the most optimal however it will give off a yellowish color. 6000k will be a pure white with a little bit of a purple hue and will sacrifice a bit of light output but is the generally recommended color temperature for the best color. 8000k is the highest color temperature we recommend as anything higher will dramatically reduce light output in exchange for color. 8000k will be a pure aqua color temperature. Translation: Anything over 8000K is too dim. Even 8000K is pretty dim. Stick to 6000K IMHO. Why, you ask? Our eyes are evolved (yes, evolution, sorry) to see the sun's rays - which are between 4000K and 4300K. So, when something is illuminated that color, we can see it that wavelength of light. However, ever notice how when something is lit red or blue (far away from the spectrum we naturally see), you can't really make it out? Think of it as you would infrared light. Yeah, there may be a TON of light pouring out - but you cannot see any of it. Same with 20,000K HIDs. There may be a lot of light output - but we can't see it.
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10-13-2009, 01:55 PM	#16
Kev Critical Care Anesthesiologist 481 Rep 8,828 Posts Drives: SMB F83 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (24) Garage List 2009 Porsche 911 Ca ... [9.50]	Had 6000K D1S Ultinon on the car for almost a year, thinking of switching back to stock color. __________________ kev { divinum est sedate dolorem } "your friendly neighborhood critical care anesthesiologist"
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10-13-2009, 02:12 PM	#17
nebz Captain 21 Rep 684 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: nyc iTrader: (6)	OSRAM SYLVANIA- Xenarc 6000K
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10-13-2009, 03:02 PM	#18
Mike@F1 Autohaüs Lieutenant Colonel 195 Rep 1,985 Posts Drives: ❤ Join Date: May 2009 Location: f1autohaus.com iTrader: (24)	We're rockin' 6700k over here
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10-14-2009, 03:32 AM	#21
iheartsole Brigadier General 85 Rep 4,929 Posts Drives: 08 335i coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego iTrader: (2)	i like 6k the best. maybe 8k
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10-15-2009, 11:39 AM	#22
bulldog_yyc Major General 130 Rep 5,040 Posts Drives: GT3RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: probably work iTrader: (28)	for headlights 6000, for fogs 3000k
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