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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 08:15 PM
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hid bulb replacement ...am i missing something?

So I wanna know how to replace my.bulbs with aftermarkets 8ks ....but all I see if removal on the diy ..do I need to cut or hardwire anything?
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 09:13 PM
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nope and there are quite a lot of threads about this. please search. all you need to do is open a screw, take off a cap, remove socket from bulb, open retaining clip and take out bulb. reverse steps for installation.
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 09:59 PM
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Nothing to cut as long as you get the correct bulb. But why 8K? You are going to loose visibility
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 11:06 PM
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nope and there are quite a lot of threads about this. please search. all you need to do is open a screw, take off a cap, remove socket from bulb, open retaining clip and take out bulb. reverse steps for installation.
this. its pretty straight forward once you get to taking it apart then youll see.
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Old Sep 26, 2011 | 05:11 AM
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Originally Posted by fsttyms1
Nothing to cut as long as you get the correct bulb. But why 8K? You are going to loose visibility
I really don't like the white tone to 5ks I want a lil blue in them...I had a 03 accord with 8k n I luved it ...guess everyone's has there own style?
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Old Sep 26, 2011 | 10:18 AM
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no,,not about personal syle in the least

some like to see the road in front of them,,to avoid obstacles
rather than an allegged ~look of cool~ to others
more than 6000k is a total waste
many of us were on 6000 and went to 5000!!
stock was 4300
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Old Sep 26, 2011 | 10:20 AM
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options on diy are thru the back,, with housing installed in car
requires moving some other parts and working blind with that all important retainer clip

or
pop the nose off the car
remove light housings from car and work on bench,, where you can see what you are doing
maybe clean and polish the lens exterior while its off the car
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Old Sep 26, 2011 | 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by jo3lo22
I really don't like the white tone to 5ks I want a lil blue in them...I had a 03 accord with 8k n I luved it ...guess everyone's has there own style?
This is a Honest question. Why is Blue Cool? It does NOT help you see better. Im sure most would agree, they would like you to see kids and themselves at night. You do loose a lot of useable light with 8k. Especially in the wet.
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Old Sep 27, 2011 | 11:10 AM
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I really don't like the white tone to 5ks I want a lil blue in them...I had a 03 accord with 8k n I luved it ...guess everyone's has there own style?
If you want extreme white with a tint of blue I'd recommend the 6k KAIXEN D2C bulbs; visually they will look just as bright as the 5k but they will technically be slightly less bright. They are plug and play; no wiring.

http://store.excelerateperformance.c.../i-236446.aspx
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Old Sep 27, 2011 | 10:02 PM
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i have experimented with all colour tempratures. once you go over 4300k, brightness drops dramatically.

10,000k
just horrible. specially stupid with yellow fogs.


8000k
surprisingly same brightness as 6000k. nice vibrant blue. horrible in rain.


6000k
philips ultinon. the worst, did not look too different from oem and had poor output.


4300k
philips 85126. simply the best. high output and looks white colour.



best combo oem low and 6000k fogs.



Last edited by pickler; Sep 27, 2011 at 10:08 PM.
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Old Sep 28, 2011 | 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by pickler
i have experimented with all colour tempratures. once you go over 4300k, brightness drops dramatically.

10,000k
just horrible. specially stupid with yellow fogs.


8000k
surprisingly same brightness as 6000k. nice vibrant blue. horrible in rain.


6000k
philips ultinon. the worst, did not look too different from oem and had poor output.


4300k
philips 85126. simply the best. high output and looks white colour.



best combo oem low and 6000k fogs.


Great comparison. Anything over 5k in the wet and you really start to loose visibility quickly the more you go up in K
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Old Sep 28, 2011 | 04:00 PM
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Still doin 8k ...don't care Wut anyone says its my choice ...thanx for the info
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Old Sep 28, 2011 | 04:16 PM
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Still doin 8k ...don't care Wut anyone says its my choice ...thanx for the info
Of course it is. No one said it wasnt. But you never answered my question. Why blue? What is neat about blue that you want it over being able to see as good as possible?
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Old Sep 28, 2011 | 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by fsttyms1
Of course it is. No one said it wasnt. But you never answered my question. Why blue? What is neat about blue that you want it over being able to see as good as possible?
beause guys with blue lights get all the bitches didn't you know?
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Old Sep 28, 2011 | 08:01 PM
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i do NOT think anyone said "hey dumbass don't do 8000k bulbs, its not bright". we just shared our experience and you should be thankful. 8000k are for looks more than for functionality. When i had it on, it attracted unwanted attention, specially from ricers and even worst...cops. i have 4300k on all my cars and very happy. plus 8000k is not that blue, it is more green (cyan) than you think. 10,000k is blue.
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 06:38 AM
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Lol calm down guys thanx for the info I'm reconsidering the 8k ...I need to do it asap cause my driver side isn't that bright n isn't the same color as the passanger side..passenger side right.now is the only brightness I'm getting
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