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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 01:10 PM
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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..
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 01:19 PM
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excelerate sells Kaixen that is pretty popular on Azine
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by 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..
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!
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 01:46 PM
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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.
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 01:56 PM
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+1 for Excelerate's Kaixen

5000K




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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 02:04 PM
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Yeah thats the look Im going for. Thanks guys
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 02:07 PM
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DDM 6000k w00t, my friend works there xD



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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 03:01 PM
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Wait what is DDM?
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 03:46 PM
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DDM Tuning is the company that makes their own ballasts etc. They have D2R's and 9006 HID kits.
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 04:35 PM
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 05:28 PM
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Phillips just came out with (CrystalVision 5000K) Hid replacement bulbs.

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

Last edited by ChrisQ1980; Sep 15, 2008 at 05:31 PM.
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 06:26 PM
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Kaixen 5000K through our vendor Excelerate!! A fraction of the $599 you talkin bout
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 06:26 PM
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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
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 07:55 PM
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Thanks guys I just ordered a pair from Excelerate
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