I bought 5000k HID bulbs from Akinboy last jan. I know my 4 year old factory bulbs had a more blue tint to them. These bulbs are more yellow. Shoudnlt the 5000k be a lil bit more blue than stock? Also the visibility was alot better with the stock. I tried to adjust the height of them but the stock look alot better. My friend has some 6000ks in his GS and those have better visibility than mine.

 

the higher the kelvin doesn't mean the better the visibility. It has been proven that around 4300k produces the most light. The blue effect that u are wanting if oftentimes from dyed bulbs, which produces less light.

 

to answer your question, yes. 5000 should be more blue-ish than the 4300. like hines said tho, optimal light output is with the 4300 stockers. sounds like the bulbs you bought are either worn out and about to die, or they are the wrong kelvin degree. good luck.

 

I knew when I paid $70 shipped for "New Phillips 5000k" Something was fishy.

 

Also one bulb is more yellow than the other.

 

typically that works its way out. The solvents get messed up when shipped, etc. I'm guessing u bought, as u mentioned above, did not spend much on these bulbs. Therefore, they clearly are coated w/ a purplish/blueish tint that either wasn't properly done or its just a cheap bulb. Try and stay away from tinted bulbs.

 

They cheap bulbs. Also the bulb was shipped bare, it was just in bubble wrap.

 

sorry to come off this way but you know the saying you get what you pay for?

 

Yea I know. I totally agree with you.


Anyone know a good place to get some 6000k

 

have you replaced your low beams yet?

 

Also how hard is it to take apart the light housing and clean it? I will take pics of my housesing and show yall how it looks.

 

how much light does the stock bulbs produce? about 4300k?

 

Yep and they where brighter and looked better to. My car seriously looks like it has piece of shit bulbs I will take a pic tonight

 

then looks like i will be sticking with my stock bulbs... =). i was about to search for 5000K light bulbs until i found out this thread.

 

I am gonna look into the 6000k.

 

fool me once...shame on you...fool me twice...shame on me! Dont buy from some website or ebay dealer......get em from a reputable source. Fact is...you have already spent $70 and you say your stockers look better....I cant believe you would go down this path a second time?

 

i bought the same bulbs from him and from a distance mine does have a blue tint to it it was bluer than the stocks i had on it before they began to burn out lol i bought the same exact ones from him for 70 phillips 5000k

 

some sites that are good:

www.suvlights.com
www.powerbulbs.com
www.autolamps-online.com/index.htm

personally i like suvlights and autolamps. Also if u ever have questions regarding Hids go to www.hidplanet.com

 

$136 PER BULB at the dealer...these will work

 

and has warranty as well.

 

Stock bulbs provide the most lumens (best illumination), period.

However, new HID bulbs are ALWAYS yellowish until they undergo color shift, it takes several hours of usage for this to happen. You can always tell a brand new car with HIDs because they will appear yellowish.

And to whoever asked, Kris (fsttyms1) has not replaced his low beams in around 200k miles. HIDs are designed to last this long and have for him, but if I'm not mistaken he did say that his were starting to turn yellow again (this indicates that they are nearing end of life).

 

why doesnt anyone use the F_ing Search...................Everyone is asking the same questions.........

 

Mine are still yellow a year later and 20,000 miles.

 

I bought a pair d2s Osrams for $55 and couldn't be happier. Mine are stock 4300k though.

 

I usally get one out of the bad batch

 

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He was contacted about becoming an official vendor, but declined. Therefore no posts mentioning him, and thereby giving him exposure, and sales will be allowed.


Thanx everyone.