caligirl2k

What are some good brands to look for? I dont want the factory look anymore.. And the PIAA Super Cobalt 6600K D2R MSRP $599.00. I want some that has a blue tint. Help please..

achen0122

excelerate sells Kaixen that is pretty popular on Azine

Bob_F

Be aware that the "factory look" is the result of 4300K bulbs that maximize visibility. Increasing the Kelvin rating of the bulb trades performance for color. A number of forum members have seen marked reductions in visibility even with 6000K bulbs. Some have even swapped back to the stock 4300K bulbs.

Check out the following link for a great discussion of HID bulbs and Kelvin ratings:

http://intellexual.net/hid.html

Good luck with whatever you buy!

Audiovibe-Mike

those PIAA's are one of the best you can get. I sell em in my store and they are sick. if youve ever dealt with PIAA you'll know they are a little pricey but well worth it.

6MTUA5

iTrader: (2)

+1 for Excelerate's Kaixen

5000K

caligirl2k

Yeah thats the look Im going for. Thanks guys

TequiLa

iTrader: (3)

DDM 6000k w00t, my friend works there xD

caligirl2k

Wait what is DDM?

TequiLa

iTrader: (3)

DDM Tuning is the company that makes their own ballasts etc. They have D2R's and 9006 HID kits.

03aspec

ChrisQ1980

Phillips just came out with (CrystalVision 5000K) Hid replacement bulbs.

http://www.nam.lighting.philips.com/...ucts/5000k.php

CJITTY

Kaixen 5000K through our vendor Excelerate!! A fraction of the $599 you talkin bout

01tl4tl

Excelerate has the kaixen brand in 5000k or 6000k,
special ziner deal $109 per pair- shipped

You lose some white on the ground in front of the car with the 6000k, but some of us prefer them for the better abilty at picking out distant road signs and lines.

5000K no one would complain about not being able to see, yet it looks a bit bluer to the driver which does help at night- they put reflecto stuff in many paints now and the blue just lights them up!

Go to Lowes and look at the floresent lighting display wall- they have big pics of each color rating in action- from 3000 up = may help you decide,
and go home with some 6000k bulbs for lamps in the house- the computer desk,,,looks like natural midday sun~ Thats the color they use for winter blues- I like it,
its articficial sunlight color, even found outdoor security lighting in 6000k so my car, driveway, stairway all match!!

you only need the correct bulbs- not a 600$ kit- we already have the ballast driven system! Talk to Josh- Excelerate- he will get you the right parts
NOTE
Be careful installing bulbs- note the position of external electrode on the old one as you remove- new one must go in exactly same position!!!!!!!
Wear rubber/latex gloves when handling new bulbs- skin oil get on a new bulb and creates a hot spot on the glass when its heated by using.
That will lead to early failure of an expensive part

If you dont have proper gloves- wipe the bulb with a paper towel an rubbing alcohol
Old bulbs go in the HAZMAT disposal program for the materals inside

caligirl2k

Thanks guys I just ordered a pair from Excelerate