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HID kelvins?

posted by  Mike H. on  Wed Aug 28 11:03 CST 2002
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All the OEMs should be running around 4000-4300K. The output color of each car you mentioned is different because it is dependent on the housing. If you look at for example the S2000 or the new A4 from a distance, those things are BLUE! But the output on the road is white.
I'm currently running a 6000K kit on my car with no problems. It actually is very white with a slight hint of blue in it, not as extreme as the S2000 or A4 but it's noticeable.
If you plan on putting HIDs in your car I suggest you swap out your headlight lenses with some E-codes. The E-codes will help you with the cut off and provide more light onto the road. Plus it avoids getting high beamed all the time.
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Mike H. - 1998 Nautic Blue C70 - minor mods here and there...and HID!!! -- kickin' again!






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New HID kelvins?
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