8k?
02-25-2012, 10:34 AM
#2
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Answering your question: Sure it can.
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02-25-2012, 10:41 AM
#3
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Hold 8000? That's pretty heavy. The ballast can't support the weight.
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02-25-2012, 10:54 AM
#6
Don't do it... Let me list the reasons why:
1. 8k = less lumen, you'll basically be downgrading your projector HID system to the same or worse output than halogen output. You might as well go Flintstone style and just light two candles.
2. If you buy cheap 8k bulbs they could burn the chrome inside your projectors which will cause hotspots
3. Ugly ricer color
1. 8k = less lumen, you'll basically be downgrading your projector HID system to the same or worse output than halogen output. You might as well go Flintstone style and just light two candles.
2. If you buy cheap 8k bulbs they could burn the chrome inside your projectors which will cause hotspots
3. Ugly ricer color
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02-25-2012, 12:04 PM
#9
You could just stick with the stock since they are some of the best HID's that were produced, but that's just my 
Also, I never understood why people would want to go from the whitest light for cooler looks, I would rather be able to see better at night, again, just my
Also, I never understood why people would want to go from the whitest light for cooler looks, I would rather be able to see better at night, again, just my
02-25-2012, 12:09 PM
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OP I was being sarcastic in my post. You can run 8k bulbs just fine but you will get less light on the road. I have 6k currently and they are much better than my old 8k.
02-25-2012, 02:07 PM
#12
Suzuka Master
Its not an upgrade from what you already have! Purely cosmetic change and a downgrade in performance.
02-25-2012, 07:08 PM
#14
Rich
Don't do it... Let me list the reasons why:
1. 8k = less lumen, you'll basically be downgrading your projector HID system to the same or worse output than halogen output. You might as well go Flintstone style and just light two candles.
2. If you buy cheap 8k bulbs they could burn the chrome inside your projectors which will cause hotspots
3. Ugly ricer color
1. 8k = less lumen, you'll basically be downgrading your projector HID system to the same or worse output than halogen output. You might as well go Flintstone style and just light two candles.
2. If you buy cheap 8k bulbs they could burn the chrome inside your projectors which will cause hotspots
3. Ugly ricer color
02-25-2012, 09:16 PM
#15
Suzuka Master
leave it stock why waste your money for something only for looks. 6k is the highest temp I would go if your aim to getting that blueish color looking.
02-25-2012, 09:39 PM
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Go for it and yes stock ballast can handle it. Its not too much of a downgrade. I didn't notice a big diference from switching to 8k from stock.....sure lost some light but not much. I run my parking lights+hid fogs 99% of the time anyway LOL.
