View Poll Results: What Kind of Xenon Headlamps?
Blue (Bluish Look)
23
69.70%
Purple (Grabs more attention)
10
30.30%
Voters: 33. You may not vote on this poll
Purple or Blue?
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Purple or Blue?
I need some help deciding between wich kind of Xenon headlamps I should get...
so mind helping me out by voting/commenting?
pics of my car:
Edit: I suck at typing
so mind helping me out by voting/commenting?
pics of my car:
Edit: I suck at typing
Last edited by Scylas; May 8, 2002 at 10:24 PM.
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there are 2 ways of "attaching pics" (sorry to hijack your thread)
you can point to a pic somewhere w/ the IMG button. either a pic on some other site or an UPLOADed pic on the mbworld server. to upload a pic, use the upload pictures link on the bottom. the problem w/ that is that occasionally, the server goes down
if you know the tags, you can do it manually.
you can Attach the pic using the ATTACH FILE field and browse to it on your local computer. it has a limit of 1 pic per message. the advantage is that the pic becomes a part of the message rather than pointing to a file somewhere else.
btw, i like the stage 2 (bluish)... i don't think it looks as blue as the first pic you posted. look for renncpe's hids pics (is that the 3rd one you posted w/ the silver coupe?). i got stage 1 and they're still yellowish i just want white lights. (not blue nor purple)
you can point to a pic somewhere w/ the IMG button. either a pic on some other site or an UPLOADed pic on the mbworld server. to upload a pic, use the upload pictures link on the bottom. the problem w/ that is that occasionally, the server goes down
if you know the tags, you can do it manually.you can Attach the pic using the ATTACH FILE field and browse to it on your local computer. it has a limit of 1 pic per message. the advantage is that the pic becomes a part of the message rather than pointing to a file somewhere else.
btw, i like the stage 2 (bluish)... i don't think it looks as blue as the first pic you posted. look for renncpe's hids pics (is that the 3rd one you posted w/ the silver coupe?). i got stage 1 and they're still yellowish
i just want white lights. (not blue nor purple)
Last edited by young; May 8, 2002 at 10:26 PM.
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I kind of think you should get the blue ones because your car is blue, but personally i like the purplish ones, i think they look somewhat 'classier' than the blue ones, well thats according to the pictures. i'm going to go check out brabusCclass's car tonight (the purple ones in the pic) i'll let you know what i think.
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renncpe's kits are HID4LESS (my personal opinion - stay away from them!) stage 2 kits which are blue. i think that pic is a bit deceptive. this video is more accurate in the color. renncpe's hids mpeg file
stage 1 is whiter (4300k), stage 2 is blueish (6000k), and the purple ones are even higher color temp.
oh, i know. the stage 2 kits that renncpe has turns on bluish and gradually get whiter. it looks kinda bluish from certain angles. this is similar to oem mb hids.
stage 1 is whiter (4300k), stage 2 is blueish (6000k), and the purple ones are even higher color temp.
oh, i know. the stage 2 kits that renncpe has turns on bluish and gradually get whiter. it looks kinda bluish from certain angles. this is similar to oem mb hids.
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duh, i just realized that it may be my video card/monitor setup! the color could be accurate on your screen...
overall, between purple and blue, i like the blue better. note that i think the higher temp you go, the worse it is for inclement weather like heavy rain or fog.
overall, between purple and blue, i like the blue better. note that i think the higher temp you go, the worse it is for inclement weather like heavy rain or fog.
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haha! brabus, you can't do that to your girlfriend! shouldn't you be thinking about her safety first? 
i don't mean to overstate that the purple ones are greatly more dangerous than the blue ones... just that it doesn't quite illuminate wet surfaces or snow as well. but in LA, that's not a problem anyway, right?
you still have to weigh the overall aesthetic value of the purple ones which i think are also quite attractive.
i don't mean to overstate that the purple ones are greatly more dangerous than the blue ones... just that it doesn't quite illuminate wet surfaces or snow as well. but in LA, that's not a problem anyway, right?
you still have to weigh the overall aesthetic value of the purple ones which i think are also quite attractive.
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i voted for purple. Just a guess, but from the looks of your poll( ie the way you commented on getting more attention with purple), you already know you want to get the purple ones. So, go get them. The fact is, they both look good. I don't believe MB offers purple HID's (if they do i'm sure someone will correct me), so if you got that they would obviously look aftermarket, while the blue ones would appear more stock looking. I've been very tempted to get some HID's myself and am kind of in the same predicament. One day i'll tell myself that i want the blue and the next day it'll want purple. As of right now i'm saying purple.
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Originally posted by young
renncpe's kits are HID4LESS (my personal opinion - stay away from them!) stage 2 kits which are blue. i think that pic is a bit deceptive. this video is more accurate in the color. renncpe's hids mpeg file
stage 1 is whiter (4300k), stage 2 is blueish (6000k), and the purple ones are even higher color temp.
oh, i know. the stage 2 kits that renncpe has turns on bluish and gradually get whiter. it looks kinda bluish from certain angles. this is similar to oem mb hids.
renncpe's kits are HID4LESS (my personal opinion - stay away from them!) stage 2 kits which are blue. i think that pic is a bit deceptive. this video is more accurate in the color. renncpe's hids mpeg file
stage 1 is whiter (4300k), stage 2 is blueish (6000k), and the purple ones are even higher color temp.
oh, i know. the stage 2 kits that renncpe has turns on bluish and gradually get whiter. it looks kinda bluish from certain angles. this is similar to oem mb hids.
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I'm disappointed...
...I thought this thread was about "Capri Blue".
In any case, with headlights, the main criterion should be function, not style, so the colour of HID light you choose should be based upon its ability to illuminate - not its ability to look like the underbody of a 62 Impala low-rider.
In any case, with headlights, the main criterion should be function, not style, so the colour of HID light you choose should be based upon its ability to illuminate - not its ability to look like the underbody of a 62 Impala low-rider.
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From: Weston, FL
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so...
wich ones iluminate more?....
with any of the 2 Xenon lamps Ill have great ilumination, so my decision will be based on the looks....
In any case, with headlights, the main criterion should be function, not style, so the colour of HID light you choose should be based upon its ability to illuminate - not its ability to look like the underbody of a 62 Impala low-rider.
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Originally posted by WyattEarp
I'm concerned why you say to stay away from stage 2, curiousity gets the best of me can you elaborate?
I'm concerned why you say to stay away from stage 2, curiousity gets the best of me can you elaborate?
it means i have to fill out paperwork, etc.anyway, despite that i like their products, i cannot recommend the company of Hids4less.
i recommend: http://www.hidkits.com/, http://www.autolamps-online.com/gasdischarge/index.htm and http://www.supremepowerparts.com . they have a much better reputation and people seemed to be quite satisfied.
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Re: Purple or Blue?
Originally posted by Scylas
I need some help deciding between wich kind of Xenon headlamps I should get...
so mind helping me out by voting/commenting?
pics of my car:
Edit: I suck at typing
I need some help deciding between wich kind of Xenon headlamps I should get...
so mind helping me out by voting/commenting?
pics of my car:
Edit: I suck at typing
Orion or Capri?
