After I installed my set of 6000k bulbs today I don't see a difference on the road. "To me" they look like they have a slight tint of purple. I've read on here that you need to give the bulbs a few days to warm up to there proper color. Is there any truth to this statement? If so how many days would it take? I figured after installing the bulbs and driving around it would give the bulbs the charge it needs. Someone have any input on this?

 

the HID bulbs takes about 100 hrs of running time to get to the desire color

 

sorry to hi-jack thread but where did you get them?

 

Give the bulbs a little while to get to their optimal colour. I cant say how long exactly but you will see a transition over time. I know I noticed it when I put my Philips 6000ks in.

 

man, i am in need of a new set..

 

i am out of money now man

for 200 bucks i would clear my headlights first b4 i do the 6000k

 

A friend of mines bought a set for his 01 TL and they jacked his headlights for the 3rd time in BK and he never got a chance to install them. He said that he is gonna get rid of the car so he gave them to me(sweet).

 

Should I drive with my headlights on in the day time to give them more usage or just in the night when there needed?

 

yeah you can leave them on all the time, that will run in faster and get the blueish color you would like sooner

i never worry about that since the HID bulbs lasts 3 times longer than regular halogen bulbs

 

Was it easy to install? Clearing the heads looks cool, but from what I read it sounds like you can mess things up if you do it wrong.

 

It wasn't that bad, it took me about 40min because I took my time. The hardest part was the drivers side because there is not that much room to play with. I went to the dealer like someone on here suggested to see if I can have them install it and they wanted $19.99 per bulb, I said to hell with that I'll do it myself.

 

Like they say, i think it takes about 100 hours or so for them to "color shift". And then you will be fine, out here in nyc you wont see much of a difference in light output since there are street lights. Otherwise out in the middle of no where you do see a difference, not that bad but still a difference.

You'll see a slight purplish/bluish tint for the 6000ks, I dont recall them shifting that much though.

 

anyone know where to get some phillips 6000k bulbs? how much do they go for?

 

theres your answer, same with my 10000k

 

I noticed the difference immediately when I put my Ultinons in. They were/are much more purple in color than the factory 4300k bulbs.

 

I noticed a difference when I put in the pass side first and turned on the headlights. They were much brighter than the factory ones. But it's after I installed the pair they looked purple more than blueish white. I asked my lady and she said they look white from a distance so I'm just gonna wait for the 100hrs of running time and hopefully I'll notice a difference.

 

sorry it had to be done

 

i know that phillips 6000k, do tend to be more purplish.

i went with Xentronic 6000k D2C, and the quality of light output is unbelievable. Beatufiul day light white on the roads, and nice blueish tint on the headlights. It doesnt look cheap like some aftermarket HID kits ppl have.

 

I'm starting to like the light output now. I really wanted a clear white output rather than the blueish/purple that is being showed but it is definetly better than the stock output. How much did you pay for the Xentronic 6000k? Do they have D2R bulbs? Where to find them?

 

I'll try to post some pics when I get a chance. The reason why I don't post pics on here is because I always seem to have trouble with it. I would load up the pics and they would never post in the thread so I just said f#$# it.

 

You may need to resize the pics.

SO in the end can someone summarize?

D2R or D2C?
Brighter then stocks or not?
Best location to purchase?

Thanks

 

Nice Avatar

 

i have brand new xetronic bulbs and kits for sale 6k, 8k or 10k, pm me if interested.