what color temp HID?
09-06-2006, 08:39 PM
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what color temp HID? Hey guys...
With all this talk of the HID kits available right now...i think i'm gonna bite and jump on the wagon here...but i can't figure out what color temp to get?? I like the blue look, but am afraid that the 8K are a bit too blue?? The kits that are offered from Nathan are in either 6 or 8K...but i noticed that the 6's are not blue...SOOooo...i was wondering if i could get some input. LEt me have it...
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With all this talk of the HID kits available right now...i think i'm gonna bite and jump on the wagon here...but i can't figure out what color temp to get?? I like the blue look, but am afraid that the 8K are a bit too blue?? The kits that are offered from Nathan are in either 6 or 8K...but i noticed that the 6's are not blue...SOOooo...i was wondering if i could get some input. LEt me have it...
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09-06-2006, 10:19 PM
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well the kit i would get would be the one that's floating around on this board now...the one from LS1_ (Nathan) HE only offers the 6 or 8K temps...like i said i like the bluer look, like on the Audi and BMW's...but i'm not sure what color to get....so i need help deciding...
09-07-2006, 07:48 PM
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All OEM manufacturers use inbetween a 4000-4500K temperature HID bulb (daylight white, think flourescent bulb white). The different tints you see are from the cut off area on the projector where the light is refracting into its seperate components. That is why you get glimpses of Purple, blue and sometimes yellow.
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Im running the 8000k kit from Nathan and they put out a nice bright white light. The blue tint is noticeable in pictures and from oncoming cars, but not in-car at all. I like the blue look, so these were perfect for me. Also, thats my car in Nathan's signature if you want to see a pic. There is another side by side comparison of my car on his website with stock bulbs and the new 8000k kit as well.
09-07-2006, 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by SeriousPWRTRIP
Im running the 8000k kit from Nathan and they put out a nice bright white light. The blue tint is noticeable in pictures and from oncoming cars, but not in-car at all. I like the blue look, so these were perfect for me. Also, thats my car in Nathan's signature if you want to see a pic. There is another side by side comparison of my car on his website with stock bulbs and the new 8000k kit as well.
You don't have any further pics than that do you?
09-07-2006, 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Blackbirdws6
depending on the kit, 6k should be white with a hint of blue. I always prefer more white light than color but everyones preference is different. I have a Kaixen 6500K kit. It has a slight purple to it and it looks pretty classy.
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09-07-2006, 08:33 PM
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https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearance-detailing/558270-hid-6500k-h4-hi-low-kit-installed-bird-pics-no-56k.html
More pics coming since I just did some other things to the car with lighting.
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More pics coming since I just did some other things to the car with lighting.
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09-08-2006, 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by SLPHawk300
You don't have any further pics than that do you?
I have some more, but my camera isnt that great and gets out of focus easily. These were a few of the better focused pictures. If you are looking for a particular type of picture, let me know and I'll snap it for you and post it.
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Originally Posted by SLPHawk300
What color are the ones you see on the Mercedes, and the BMW and Audi's and stuff? THose look blue to me?
09-08-2006, 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by SeriousPWRTRIP
haha of course, i obsess with taking pictures of my car.
I have some more, but my camera isnt that great and gets out of focus easily. These were a few of the better focused pictures. If you are looking for a particular type of picture, let me know and I'll snap it for you and post it.
I have some more, but my camera isnt that great and gets out of focus easily. These were a few of the better focused pictures. If you are looking for a particular type of picture, let me know and I'll snap it for you and post it.
Do you have anything from further down the road? Nice pics though, i'm def. leaning towards the 8K kit
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Here ya go, these might help. If not, let me know what kind of picture you want and i'll try to get one this weekend.
The middle picture was taken before I adjusted them down a little to minimize the glare. Now, they are fine and no oncoming vehicles have problems with glare either. Like I said, if there is something in particular that you need a pic of, just let me know. Hope that helps!
The middle picture was taken before I adjusted them down a little to minimize the glare. Now, they are fine and no oncoming vehicles have problems with glare either. Like I said, if there is something in particular that you need a pic of, just let me know. Hope that helps!
