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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 12:56 AM
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I was wondering what the process is of adding for example an 8000k kit for the headlights and fogs. I don't know much about this so.. tia
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 01:04 AM
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I believe there are quite a few related topics on this in past threads...I could say don't go more then 8k you start loosing brightness and it starts to look purpleish...try the newbie thread I think I posted links..GL
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 01:10 AM
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Try this site. Very reasonable pricing. I've purchased from them already.
www.ddmtuning.com

And yes, don't go beyond 8K. you might want to add the extra BOW
harness these guys sell.
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8000k is too bright for the fogs..... my HID fogs are 4200K but i forget which brand/kit i have.... but the color match is close and the brightness offset is great w/ the xenon heads
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i have 6000k for headlights and fogs, they look great and are visible for like 100 miles ahead..
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