Wallance

Hi there, I am thinking of changing my Xenon light from stock to 6000k bulbs and change all the park light, and foglights which matches the 6000k Xenon. I have been reading ppl's posts and said that Philips is the best brand? So I would like to go for philips too but I couldn't seem to find where to get all of those bulbs, I always end up finding 4000k ones... Can someone tell me where can I get the 6000k ones? Also, I am looking for the chrome coated turn signal indicator bulbs too, mine just burnt out... in a month... I want a more reliable bulb. Thanks alot!

N4PWJ

just be carfule incase 6k is too string and melts the headlight casing. happened in my old audi..i swapped the bulbs and melted the plastic slightly..

Ynot

www.slkworld.com there's a whole thread regarding light conversion, where to buy and how to install, too lazy to look up the direct link.

-1-

True HID Xenon lights use less wattage (35w for Xenon vs 55w for halogen) and produce less heat than halogens. The Kelvin rating (4300k, 6000k, 8000k) again has nothing to do with heat, and determines color and amount of illumination. Many cheap aftermarket Xenon "like" bulbs
(non HID) are in fact 100w bulbs and will damage the car lighting system. If you have a true HID Xenon system, changing bulbs (higher Kelvin rating) will not damage the system.

C43AMG

[QUOTE=-1-;1756041The Kelvin rating (4300k, 6000k, 8000k) again has nothing to do with heat, and determines color and amount of illumination.[/QUOTE]

Your statement is half-right.Kelvin temperature has little effect on lumen output.

noregret4life

-1- is correct in his statement.

Most people have a common misconception that the higher the K (Kelvin temperature) the brighter it gets, but in fact, it is the opposite. The K rating is inversely proportional to the light output, therefore the lower the K the brighter the light output. This is why OEM HID systems run at 4300K. Also Xenon runs cooler and than your traditional halogen, therefore it will not melt your housing.

3000K has an approximately 3200lm output
4300K has an approximately 3200lm output (OEM HID)
6000K has an approximately 2800lm output
8000K has an approximately 2550lm output
10000K has an approximately 2200lm output
12000K has an approximately 2100lm output

C43AMG

What lamp manufacturer and wattage lamp are you quoting with these specs?

noregret4life

It is obvious that you know your lighting

And thus this responce was expected.
I have had these specs written down from when i was doing my HID upgrades. Sorry do not have the manufacturer, however you will find that most will quote within these ranges.

HID systems run on 35w output (True HID that is) not just Xenon filled bulbs
There have been some advanced models that are now capable of 50watts, but are extremely expensive and have unjustified results.

bloflin

From coolbulbs.com, but similar info can be found all over the net.

HID Headlights / kits - Frequently Asked Questions
What is color temperature?
Many people believe that the higher the color temperature the brighter the lamp. This is incorrect. The color temperature is purely a scale to measure the color of the light output. It is a reference purely for color and could equally be called White, Green or Blue. The reality is the higher up the scale the lamps are the less bright they become. 5200K lamps are approx 10% brighter (measured in Lumens, not degrees K) than 7000K. But even a 9000K kit, which is another 10% dimmer, has so much more light than your used to it doesn’t matter. HID lights provide tons of light you will not notice a tad less.

Second fact: Higher K (i.e. bluer) lights are more fatiguing to eyes.

3. What is meant by color temperature?
The Kelvin (K) is the unit of color temperature. 4100K is the brightest, most natural white light similar to that of daytime sunlight, and therefore the HID color temperature used most in the OEM automotive industry. When you look at the light coming directly out of an HID headlight, it possesses a bit of a blue or purple hue which most people recognize as the expensive, elegant look characteristic of HID's. For this reason, some HID kit manufacturers produce 5400K, 6500K, 8000K, etc. bulbs that give an even more distinct blue hue but at the expense of overall light output. For comparison, most halogen headlights have a color temperature around 3200K which gives them a "dingy" yellowish appearance compared to HID's.

Blue light is more fatiguing to the eyes, both to oncoming traffic and to the driver. Oncoming cars will see your lights for only a brief time, but as the driver, you must deal with it for the duration of your drive. The bluer the tint cast on the road and surrounding area, the more quickly your eyes become tired. It's a personal choice and I recognize and respect that some install HID's mostly for the look. However, very blue headlights might get you the wrong kind of attention from law enforcement. Personally, I'd like to benefit from my investment in the way of increased visibility and safety. Be aware that most of the 6500K and higher bulbs are produced by inferior manufacturers to capitalize on the maketability of "the bigger number must be better". Their 8000K bulbs may not measure 8000K. Don't be fooled.