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    Aftermarket HID Reviews

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    Since there's a review thread for almost every kind of mod, I figured I'll start one for HIDs. Please post a review of the bulbs you bought, why you bought them, where you bought them from, the outcome (PICS!) and your overall experience.

    I won a set of 5000K D3S bulbs from the HIDConcept.com Give Away thread about three weeks back. Thank you HIDConcept.com!

    I know there's a few guys that have put in 6000K HIDs, but I prefer the bright white look and thus opted for the 5000K, and I must say that it really matches the LED DRL strips better than the factory 4300K bulbs. The Blesk 5000K bulbs output a noticeably whiter beam of light when compared to the stock bulbs, which may be slightly less bright, but the outcome is well worth the insignificant trade-off.

    Installation was a breeze, thanks to Anthony's DIY headlight removal thread. The only issue I faced while installing is the fact that the bulb & the D3S base rotated and came apart while I was trying to lock them into the projector. This is because of the fact that the lock on the D3S bulb and the lock on the projector are opposite. Once I realized that though, it was very easy to leave the bulbs locked into the projector, and then lock the D3S base onto the bulb. Just have to make sure that the D3S wire and the connector on the bulb base aren't connecting at an angle, they should be the same way as the stock one was before taking out. Pics to follow..

    The ordering process was great and I would recommend HIDConcept.com to anyone who's looking for HIDs. I received the bulbs packaged very well, forgot to take pictures while opening, but since I have my stock bulbs stored in the same packaging, I can surely take some and post them upon request.

    Fixed again, Enjoy!





    4300K Close Up


    4300K vs. 5000K


    4300 vs. 5000K


    5000K Close Up (not the exact same angle as the 4300K Close Up, Sorry!)


    5000K (about 20ft away)


    5000K


    5000K (side view)


    Another 5000K Close Up


    Last edited by jcs; 11-12-2009 at 12:36 AM. Reason: pics fixed again

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    Re: Upgraded HID Reviews

    fix yo pics

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    Re: Upgraded HID Reviews

    Fixed again!
    Last edited by jcs; 11-12-2009 at 12:20 AM.

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    Re: Upgraded HID Reviews

    jealous.. u beat me by 4 minutes for the 5K kit giveaway.. LOL

    looks great!!
    graphic designer - photographer

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    Re: Upgraded HID Reviews

    Quote Originally Posted by CLEAR View Post
    jealous.. u beat me by 4 minutes for the 5K kit giveaway.. LOL

    looks great!!
    LoL, it was sheer chance that I was online at the very moment the thread was posted.

    Thanks!

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    Re: Aftermarket HID Reviews

    Is that ice silver?

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    Re: Aftermarket HID Reviews

    they look great! this sells me on 5k vs 6k.

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    Re: Aftermarket HID Reviews

    Quote Originally Posted by Okan509 View Post
    Is that ice silver?
    Yes sir.

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    Re: Aftermarket HID Reviews

    Quote Originally Posted by r3zon8 View Post
    they look great! this sells me on 5k vs 6k.
    Thank you. IMHO, 6000K is a bit too blue.

    BTW, for those that are interested in buying, I think HIDConcept.com organized the giveaway in order to set up a group buy for the 5000K & 6000K D3S HID bulbs. So, hold your breath for a li'l more and you'll probably get a deal.

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    Re: Aftermarket HID Reviews

    Quote Originally Posted by jcs View Post
    you live near here?....I'm "sort of" close to the other side in West Aldershot.
    My other home is an AIRSTREAM.

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    Re: Aftermarket HID Reviews

    Quote Originally Posted by cory_can View Post
    you live near here?....I'm "sort of" close to the other side in West Aldershot.
    Haha, not too far. PM sent.

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    Re: Aftermarket HID Reviews

    that is the perfect color light in my opinion. very nice.

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    Re: Aftermarket HID Reviews

    perfect.!
    current: 2010 Audi A4 2.0T - Blesk 5000K D3S bulbs, LED interiors, Blesk 3000K HID fogs, Blesk LED festoon on license plates, carbon fiber wrapped roof, + more upgrades may be on the way upon approval from the boss (wify)
    past: 99' Audi A4 2.8, 03' B6 A4, 2009 IS250, ACURA TL-S, 240SX, + 13 more...

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