12000k HID's for 2006 TSX
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12000k HID's for 2006 TSX
I was at HondaDay last week and purchased a pair of new HID bulbs (with no ballast) to replace my HID's. I just got this TSX a few months ago. I noticed the one headlight is brighter than the other.
Now, with the installation, I know how to do. I am just wondering. I've been doing some reading here on these forums and noticed someone else said they put 12000k HIDs on their TSX and it burned their ignitor out. If I put these on my TSX, will that do the same? Should I upgrade my ballast or any of the hardware before installing these on my TSX? Any insight would help.
Now, with the installation, I know how to do. I am just wondering. I've been doing some reading here on these forums and noticed someone else said they put 12000k HIDs on their TSX and it burned their ignitor out. If I put these on my TSX, will that do the same? Should I upgrade my ballast or any of the hardware before installing these on my TSX? Any insight would help.
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Thanks Rdub81, see this post.
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/diy-hid-bulb-change-w-o-bumper-removal-3g-garage-g-004-a-598853/
See KenUA6's comment.
I don't want to put these in and have anything go wrong a few weeks later. I just didn't know if installing 12000k would be a bad idea with a stock ballast? I don't know if I had to upgrade any of the hardware.
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/diy-hid-bulb-change-w-o-bumper-removal-3g-garage-g-004-a-598853/
See KenUA6's comment.
I don't want to put these in and have anything go wrong a few weeks later. I just didn't know if installing 12000k would be a bad idea with a stock ballast? I don't know if I had to upgrade any of the hardware.
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12000k HID Lights
I got the 12000k H.I.D's installed. My friend did them without removing the front bumper like everybody says on these threads. He just moved some things aside in the engine bay. Pretty nice! I'm liking these lights.
Racer
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Yeah I didn't remove my bumper or anything when I switched mine out out also. It was a pain in the ass, but it can be done lol
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@Justnspace - Actually, compared to my old H.I.D's (which were dying out..one was brighter than the other and dull looking), this is a huge increase in visibility. To each his own. Thanks for your pointless comment though. I'll keep that in mind when I have another question about my TSX. I'll come straight to you.
A little edjumacation for the newbs here: lighting is measured in lumens. The brighter a light, the higher the lumens. For example:
Color temperature ('K') vs brightness...It is a common misconception that higher color temperatures (K’s) produce brighter lights. This is not true. The color temperature only determines the color but not the brightness of the HID light. The Color Temperature is simply a scale represented by the Kelvin Temperature Chart (hence the abbreviation “K” or “K’s”) as decpited above that measures the color of the light output. Typically, the higher the color temperature, the closer you get to achieving bluish to purplish light colours.
also
The higher the Kelvin, the less light output you get (lumens).
With that said, anything over 6000K is basically a waste.
So, what is the best bulb? IMO the 4300K is the best, as it has the highest light output. The problem, though, is that they have a yellow-ish tinge to them that some people find un-attractive. In that case, 5000-6000k is a better choice for you..... as they have a more blue look to them.
A little more info:
And a comparison of Kelvin to lumens;
Standard OEM halogen 55W 9006(HB4) = 1100lm (lumens)
4300k D2S Philips = 3200lm (lumens)
4300k D2R Philips = 2800lm (lumens)
4300k D2S Philips = 2400lm (lumens) actually 5800k
4300k D2R Philips = 2000lm (lumens) actually 5800k
4800k D4S/R (brand) = 3800 (lumens) ** brightest in the market
5800k D4S/R (brand) = 3300 (lumens)
7000k D2S other = 1790lm (lumens) *(other bulb brand)
7000k D2R other = 1390lm (lumens) *(other bulb brand)
8000k D2S other = 1180lm (lumens) *(other bulb brand)
8000k D2R other = 780lm (lumens) *(other bulb brand)
Higher than 8000k, the light output significantly drops off, causing the light to be almost useless.
One should point out that although light output drops off after 8000k, the fact that the light is in the blue-purple spectrum, it still puts a major strain on the eyes of others.
Color temperature ('K') vs brightness...It is a common misconception that higher color temperatures (K’s) produce brighter lights. This is not true. The color temperature only determines the color but not the brightness of the HID light. The Color Temperature is simply a scale represented by the Kelvin Temperature Chart (hence the abbreviation “K” or “K’s”) as decpited above that measures the color of the light output. Typically, the higher the color temperature, the closer you get to achieving bluish to purplish light colours.
also
The higher the Kelvin, the less light output you get (lumens).
With that said, anything over 6000K is basically a waste.
So, what is the best bulb? IMO the 4300K is the best, as it has the highest light output. The problem, though, is that they have a yellow-ish tinge to them that some people find un-attractive. In that case, 5000-6000k is a better choice for you..... as they have a more blue look to them.
A little more info:
And a comparison of Kelvin to lumens;
Standard OEM halogen 55W 9006(HB4) = 1100lm (lumens)
4300k D2S Philips = 3200lm (lumens)
4300k D2R Philips = 2800lm (lumens)
4300k D2S Philips = 2400lm (lumens) actually 5800k
4300k D2R Philips = 2000lm (lumens) actually 5800k
4800k D4S/R (brand) = 3800 (lumens) ** brightest in the market
5800k D4S/R (brand) = 3300 (lumens)
7000k D2S other = 1790lm (lumens) *(other bulb brand)
7000k D2R other = 1390lm (lumens) *(other bulb brand)
8000k D2S other = 1180lm (lumens) *(other bulb brand)
8000k D2R other = 780lm (lumens) *(other bulb brand)
Higher than 8000k, the light output significantly drops off, causing the light to be almost useless.
One should point out that although light output drops off after 8000k, the fact that the light is in the blue-purple spectrum, it still puts a major strain on the eyes of others.
again, enjoy the decreased visibility!
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@Justnspace, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I've ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response was there anything that could even be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.
I just got a lesson in optics. I'm impressed. Not nearly as impressed because anybody can copy and paste that. I figure this..you been with this site since Feb 2010. You posted 33,110 posts from then till now. That's about an average of 29-30 posts a day. You must spend quite some time on this site hating and showing off your kiddy avatar. You must get NO pussy at all...NONE! You must jerk off a lot? What did they used to call you back then in the girl scouts? Yolanda you little bitch?
I posted to this form to ask a simple question. Someone was very nice to answer the best they could. I update my form to show what I did from that time. Until you pipe in with your crappy post. Well, my level of giving a shit of what you are telling me is at an all time low. I may be a "newbie" to this site..but not a newbie to haters like you. Usually negativity comes from those who are jealous. Jealousy is a sick disease, get well soon bitch.
Again, enjoy the decreased pussy. Rosy palm and her five fingers must love you.
I just got a lesson in optics. I'm impressed. Not nearly as impressed because anybody can copy and paste that. I figure this..you been with this site since Feb 2010. You posted 33,110 posts from then till now. That's about an average of 29-30 posts a day. You must spend quite some time on this site hating and showing off your kiddy avatar. You must get NO pussy at all...NONE! You must jerk off a lot? What did they used to call you back then in the girl scouts? Yolanda you little bitch?
I posted to this form to ask a simple question. Someone was very nice to answer the best they could. I update my form to show what I did from that time. Until you pipe in with your crappy post. Well, my level of giving a shit of what you are telling me is at an all time low. I may be a "newbie" to this site..but not a newbie to haters like you. Usually negativity comes from those who are jealous. Jealousy is a sick disease, get well soon bitch.
Again, enjoy the decreased pussy. Rosy palm and her five fingers must love you.
Racer
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if the projectors are not level with each other, one could appear "brighter" than the other. this is a common issue on alot of cars. especially those that have been involved in front end collisions and the "mechanic" put in a new headlight without adjusting its level.
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