4300 vs. 6000 HIDs

[theboogieman1]

So I had just ordered a set of 6k HID bulbs last week and got them installed tonight. I figured I would set up a comparison for whoever cares. By the way, these are the ones from http://www.ddmtuning.com/hidkihidbuhi.html as posted in this thread http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...&highlight=HID





After install:


Going out for a drive now to see if there is any noticeable loss in actual light output compared to the OEM.

[awd2ks4]

Nice, let me know how u like them. I want to get some for my next mod

[Mattgfx]

you just bought the bulbs? U did not get the 55watt kit?... let me know how they are i am thinking of buying 6000k bulbs...

also let me know the ones you got off the website that fit with our car. thank you

[Rated S]

You can just get 6000k 35watt bulbs, which is what I have and I love them. Take the ugly yellowing out of the light.

[theboogieman1]

you just bought the bulbs? U did not get the 55watt kit?... let me know how they are i am thinking of buying 6000k bulbs...

also let me know the ones you got off the website that fit with our car. thank you

Yeah, I just got the 35w D2S bulbs for $30. I would have gotten the 55w kit but I've been putting a lot of $$$ into this car lately.

So far I really like these lights. Around town and stuff the light looks brighter/sharper (I'm assuming just due to the color change) but once I got out were it was dark all around I noticed that it's not as easy to see far away. Saying that, I would normally have my high beams on anyway in that situation so I'm really liking them. The color just looks cleaner than stock, no more yellow!

[cavlovic]

Yeah, I just got the 35w D2S bulbs for $30. I would have gotten the 55w kit but I've been putting a lot of $$$ into this car lately.

So far I really like these lights. Around town and stuff the light looks brighter/sharper (I'm assuming just due to the color change) but once I got out were it was dark all around I noticed that it's not as easy to see far away. Saying that, I would normally have my high beams on anyway in that situation so I'm really liking them. The color just looks cleaner than stock, no more yellow!

Where did you get those? I can't find a pair cheaper that $70

[theboogieman1]

Third from the bottom. Looks like they are only $25 now! You have to go to the pulldown and find the right lights, It starts on H1.

[00s4slvr]

DDM TUNING $40 bucks shipped!!

[torment]

I just bought a set....we'll see next week!

[TheDarkness]

installed my 6000k last night, much brighter (compared to worn out stock bulbs), but i still need to aim them better somehow. They look perfect in term s of the color i wanted

[Evilevo]

Yeah, I just got the 35w D2S bulbs for $30. I would have gotten the 55w kit but I've been putting a lot of $$$ into this car lately.

So far I really like these lights. Around town and stuff the light looks brighter/sharper (I'm assuming just due to the color change) but once I got out were it was dark all around I noticed that it's not as easy to see far away. Saying that, I would normally have my high beams on anyway in that situation so I'm really liking them. The color just looks cleaner than stock, no more yellow!

The higher K you go, the less actual light output there is. 4300k and 5000k have the same light output. 5000 is more of a pure white and that is what i went with on my Evo. 5000k is the highest K you can go without losing output

[BITRBO]

The higher K you go, the less actual light output there is. 4300k and 5000k have the same light output. 5000 is more of a pure white and that is what i went with on my Evo. 5000k is the highest K you can go without losing output

^2nd. The higher number refers to the color spectrum, not the output capacity (wattage)... I'm also not sure how zenon bulbs "wear out"

[Evilevo]

^2nd. The higher number refers to the color spectrum, not the output capacity (wattage)... I'm also not sure how zenon bulbs "wear out"

i mean, HIDs have a certain lifetime. they are only supposed to last so many hours. but usually that is ALOT of hours.

BTW, my Ecodes with stock HIDs are BRIGHT!

[Siena]

I wouldn't go higher than OEM 4300k.

I've heard folk running 4500k, but have no idea of lighting output.

There's a reason OEM cars tend to be 4300k. They've put in a lot of research, and I doubt manufacturers spend billions on R&D just for the sheer fun of it.

[Evilevo]

I wouldn't go higher than OEM 4300k.

I've heard folk running 4500k, but have no idea of lighting output.

There's a reason OEM cars tend to be 4300k. They've put in a lot of research, and I doubt manufacturers spend billions on R&D just for the sheer fun of it.

4300K and 5000k have the same output......

[BITRBO]

i mean, HIDs have a certain lifetime. they are only supposed to last so many hours. but usually that is ALOT of hours.

Right, I guess what I meant was HID's don't usually get dimmer they just burn out all together. Mind you zenon gas does break down after a while, but as you mentioned, it's supposed to be a very LONG time.

I have a feeling most people's lens covers become chipped/dull and that's what makes them look dim...

[Evilevo]

Right, I guess what I meant was HID's don't usually get dimmer they just burn out all together. Mind you zenon gas does break down after a while, but as you mentioned, it's supposed to be a very LONG time.

I have a feeling most people's lens covers become chipped/dull and that's what makes them look dim...

Ya, as i said, my Ecodes and Stock HIDs are insanly bright!. If i drive next to MDS4 and turn my headlights off, you can tell that his do nothing and my provide all the light

[Das General]

I have a 55watt 5000k setup in my e-codes. You can probably see me from space.

[Evilevo]

I have a 55watt 5000k setup in my e-codes. You can probably see me from space.

Shiiiit, i can see you from here. Stop blinding me MANG

[JayyyyyC]

I wouldn't go higher than OEM 4300k.

I've heard folk running 4500k, but have no idea of lighting output.

There's a reason OEM cars tend to be 4300k. They've put in a lot of research, and I doubt manufacturers spend billions on R&D just for the sheer fun of it.

They don't spend billions on R&D on things like bulbs. I'm sure they go with a bulb manufacturer that offers the lowest price for equipping all their cars.

[nateS4]

I have a 55watt 5000k setup in my e-codes. You can probably see me from space.

How easy installation was it for the 55w ballasts and I guess you remove the one in there.

[Das General]

How easy installation was it for the 55w ballasts and I guess you remove the one in there.

It was plug n play.

[00s4slvr]

Mine come Friday!!! My cousin ordered them on monday thats why lol.

[nateS4]

I think I'm going to get the regular ballasts with up graded 55w at 5000k, for $70 that is a deal, and for $15 more upgrade the high beams. Can't beat that both with a lifetime warranty.

[nateS4]

$102 shipped for 55w HIDs and High beams, can't wait to install them.

[theboogieman1]

I wouldn't go higher than OEM 4300k.

I've heard folk running 4500k, but have no idea of lighting output.

There's a reason OEM cars tend to be 4300k. They've put in a lot of research, and I doubt manufacturers spend billions on R&D just for the sheer fun of it.

Like I said, the light output when it's dark is a bit lower at distance but it's not as bad as I thought it would be, you would normally put on you high beams in that situation. Also, all cars come with all different temp lights. I think my buddies 03 A4 stock has 6K in them and see a lot of bimmers with what look like 8K's or higher. I think if you got the 6k in 55w it would be great!

[nateS4]

I decided to go with the 5000k. My night vision isn't the best, don't need to hit any deer back some country roads when someone is driving the other direction and I don't have my high beams on.

[SLC_S4]

It was plug n play.

What ballasts did you get that were plug and play?

[theboogieman1]

I decided to go with the 5000k. My night vision isn't the best, don't need to hit any deer back some country roads when someone is driving the other direction and I don't have my high beams on.

I was thinking the 5k must be a perfect white for optimal vision at night. I could only imagine with 55w.

[tike0rz]

I just ordered 4500k with 55w slim ballast. I'll post pics after they're installed.

[nateS4]

I was thinking the 5k must be a perfect white for optimal vision at night. I could only imagine with 55w.

Yeah, I am going to blind the world.

[GunSupplier]

What ballasts did you get that were plug and play?

http://www.ddmtuning.com/hidkihidbuhi.html

The slim DDMs are plug and play. All you need to do is get the D2S adapter on that page. All you do then is remove the stock 35W ballast, and put the slim DDM ballast in it's place. You'll need to find something (like a sheet of plastic) to cover the hole, though, since the stock ballasts function as a headlight seal, whereas the DDMs don't.

http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.c...53_2028_247130
Pic of D2S adapter ^^^

[Mattgfx]

hmm 6000k is light blue.. 8000k is dark blue / almost purple ?...