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Old 10-05-2007, 10:57 PM
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Just curious what everyone likes in terms of coloring and also include what you drive so I can see if there are some commonaities!! Thanks!! I will start:

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4300k because its the best looking and provides the most light output. 6000k is ok for foglights and is cool, but I have 3000k in my fogs right now and they are awesome for the great ******* weather florida is getting right now (monsoons). I really think anything over 6000k is rediculous, you get less light output and more than likely distracting other drivers on the road or blinding them since no one does proper conversions (projectors).
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I'd definitely would go to 43000K if I'd do it over again but right now I'm sporting 6000K. Its bright as daylight but lumination is kinda weak.

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do u have any pictures comparing anything between 4000-6000?
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10K for me, great unless it rains... then you cant see ****! i prefer 6K
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As white as it can get without turning blue in my opinion.
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Originally Posted by SLawson86
10K for me, great unless it rains... then you cant see ****! i prefer 6K
i have 10000K too but they dont look too blue. they look like some peoples 6000K on here. i love them bright as hell at night and all the street signs GLOW because the higher K they turn into a black light. 12000K is the worst(purple) true black light
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Originally Posted by italicizedsponge
i have 10000K too but they dont look too blue. they look like some peoples 6000K on here. i love them bright as hell at night and all the street signs GLOW because the higher K they turn into a black light. 12000K is the worst(purple) true black light
i have noticed that quite a bit... if i had a camera that would take a pic worth a **** i would post one, i will ask a friend of mine that has the same kit to snap a few of his.
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ya, i dont like the blue or purple look... i want mine to be as white as possible, is that around 6k?
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~6k is my fav. I have 6500K in mine and happy with the output.

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I have 8k and I love it!
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I love the HID look on the Trans Ams and Camaros as well!!
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I have 4300K on my camaro and 6000K on my grand prix. I like the look of the 6000K with the hint of blue to the light. The 4300K does give a nice white light. Torn between the two. For looks I would go 6000K.
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4300 or 6000....
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I want to get 6K-8K eventually.
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Originally Posted by Silas2k
ya, i dont like the blue or purple look... i want mine to be as white as possible, is that around 6k?
No, 4300k is as white as possible. 6000k is inbetween white and blueish.
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4300K in the halo projectors.
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8000k

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10000K



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