HID Xenons

Brennan · 06-24-2012, 07:30 AM

Guys, which is best to go for and why?

XMetal · 06-24-2012, 11:24 AM

5000k if you want a whiter look and more light output (slightly less than OE). 6000k if you want a more blue-ish look (slightly less light output). OE is 4300k and has the most usable light output.

hks786 · 06-24-2012, 05:09 PM

I prefer 6k because it has a slight blue hint. Although 5k prob gives better light output. 8k upwards look terrible.

Mirko · 06-25-2012, 07:50 PM

6k will be worse in wet/dark. Marginal difference over 5k but noticeable over stock. Looks nice though. Lol. I always change to 6k, just preference. Slightly bluer/whiter than 5k

ZJP · 06-25-2012, 11:12 PM

Function > Form

4300k is best.

06-24-2012, 07:30 AM	#1
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06-24-2012, 11:24 AM	#2
XMetal Colonel 1138 Rep 2,867 Posts Drives: Anything Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 Z4M Coupe [10.00] 2018 Audi S3 [0.00] 2004 X5 [8.50]	5000k if you want a whiter look and more light output (slightly less than OE). 6000k if you want a more blue-ish look (slightly less light output). OE is 4300k and has the most usable light output.
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06-24-2012, 05:09 PM	#3
hks786 Major General 2169 Rep 5,364 Posts Drives: * Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I prefer 6k because it has a slight blue hint. Although 5k prob gives better light output. 8k upwards look terrible. __________________
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06-25-2012, 07:50 PM	#4
Mirko Major 182 Rep 1,031 Posts Drives: E86 Z4M, E90 328i, E84 X1 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2)	6k will be worse in wet/dark. Marginal difference over 5k but noticeable over stock. Looks nice though. Lol. I always change to 6k, just preference. Slightly bluer/whiter than 5k
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06-25-2012, 11:12 PM	#5
ZJP Lieutenant Colonel 125 Rep 1,759 Posts Drives: F10 535xi / B6 S4 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: LI, NY iTrader: (7)	Function > Form 4300k is best.
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