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Old 02-21-2010, 12:16 AM
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I recently got some body work done and had all my lights "tinted" . They look totally sweet but driving at night or rain completely sucks.

Im lookin at upgrading my bulbs and looking for suggestions on what to upgrade with, Hids etc etc etc.

I dont want to spend a ton of money due to getting ready to put new rear end gears, tune and a few other odds and ends stuff, all suggestions are greatly appreciated
Old 02-21-2010, 12:29 AM
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Pics of the tinted lights??
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Originally Posted by 02CamaroSSLE
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I love the look of tinted lights, but honestly what did you expect to happen with light output?
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Originally Posted by deedubb
I love the look of tinted lights, but honestly what did you expect to happen with light output?


I knew i was going to loose some visability thats why im asking for suggestions on bulb replacements....
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I would go with 5000K HIDs There are bunch of easy kits on ebay that I have been looking at for my fogs and low beams. I think 5000K is best because I believe it puts out the most light and it is a white light rather than blue or yellow, which is probably what you get if you choose a different number.
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Originally Posted by Ls1CamaroGuy87
I would go with 5000K HIDs There are bunch of easy kits on ebay that I have been looking at for my fogs and low beams. I think 5000K is best because I believe it puts out the most light and it is a white light rather than blue or yellow, which is probably what you get if you choose a different number.
5000k and 6000k have been what i have been finding too, im sure ill order something this wk once i get the car back
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5000k and 6000k have been what i have been finding too, im sure ill order something this wk once i get the car back
Yeah, I would like to get some as well. I was looking on a chart that explains the different temperature ratings and it said that 3000K is bright, but is yellow, and that anything above 5000K will have a bluish light. I guess if you want a little bit of blue then you should go with 6000K. let us know which one you get and if it works fine
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Originally Posted by Ls1CamaroGuy87
Yeah, I would like to get some as well. I was looking on a chart that explains the different temperature ratings and it said that 3000K is bright, but is yellow, and that anything above 5000K will have a bluish light. I guess if you want a little bit of blue then you should go with 6000K. let us know which one you get and if it works fine
I kinda dig the blueish ones, Ill def get some pics up in the next few weeks
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i have 6k, and they are slightly blue while they are warming up, and very very faint blue with fully warmed up.

6k is basically "hyper white"
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Originally Posted by midwest_98
I kinda dig the blueish ones, Ill def get some pics up in the next few weeks

Just take a pic man...lol

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Originally Posted by PERFECT Z28
Just take a pic man...lol


The Z is at the shop getting a rear end/gears/tune . Should have it back by end of the week
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post up pics when you have a chance.
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shoulda whistler'd them instead of tinting.
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Originally Posted by brian_rs/ss
shoulda whistler'd them instead of tinting.
I thought about it, I like the tinted look though, I have my blinkers, markers, tail lights, berger and black wheels. Kinda goes w the whole look
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Originally Posted by 13lu91rS
i have 6k, and they are slightly blue while they are warming up, and very very faint blue with fully warmed up.

6k is basically "hyper white"
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I've got 6K, they do have a slight blue tint, but it looks good. Upgrading to HID's will definately help with your visibility issues.
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i know what you mean about the loss of lighting after tinting them. get some good, bright bulbs, 5-6K. if thats not good enough then move up to HID's

well... i'm bored. and some people asked to see some pics of the tinted headlights. so i figure i'll share mine....

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just go for some 5k hids and that shall do the job... they might look a bit yelowish but thats cause of the paint...


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