64pvolvo1800 Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 I have 2003 C70 OEM Jewels coming for my 98V and I am looking for suggestions on which HID I should go with. Sharp and John for sure, but what flavor? 35 or 55w and what temp 3000-----8000k? I have been running 35w 4300k on my 98 stock with ecode lenses. I;m open to suggestions both pro and con. Help out please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NGB Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 You shouldn't go with HIDs. Stick with halogen or install projectors If you insist on getting HIDs, knowing full well that they will cause poor light dispersion, blind other drivers, and break the law... 5000K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
850 LongBeach Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 5000 isnt a real HID....its a mock HID, no ballast is needed...6000+ is where real HID starts.. 6000k hid is 3 times brighter than regular lights, and light up more area...NGB I have no idea where you get your info but 50% of what youve said is wrong.EDIT : 5000k require ballast but still dont really achieve what 6000+ doez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oreo931 Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 5000 isnt a real HID....its a mock HID, no ballast is needed...6000+ is where real HID starts.. 6000k hid is 3 times brighter than regular lights, and light up more area...NGB I have no idea where you get your info but 50% of what youve said is wrong. EDIT : 5000k require ballast but still dont really achieve what 6000+ doez You are 100% retarded. Everything you just posted is not only dumb, but its also wrong. IMO, 5000k will look/perform the best with those lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 VII 7 Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 You are 100% retarded. Everything you just posted is not only dumb, but its also wrong. IMO, 5000k will look/perform the best with those lights. wow Adam... great mod skills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T5power Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 5000 isnt a real HID....its a mock HID, no ballast is needed...6000+ is where real HID starts.. 6000k hid is 3 times brighter than regular lights, and light up more area...NGB I have no idea where you get your info but 50% of what youve said is wrong. EDIT : 5000k require ballast but still dont really achieve what 6000+ doez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FINN Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 5000 isnt a real HID....its a mock HID, no ballast is needed...6000+ is where real HID starts.. 6000k hid is 3 times brighter than regular lights, and light up more area...NGB I have no idea where you get your info but 50% of what youve said is wrong. EDIT : 5000k require ballast but still dont really achieve what 6000+ doez negged Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oreo931 Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 Lumens=usable light output. Edit: those figures are not exact, everyone posts different info. But as you can see, 4300k is the brightest, which is why every OEM HID manufacturer uses 4300k bulbs. When you increase the bulb temperature (Kelvin) after 4300k, you are just losing lumens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NGB Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 Lumens=usable light output. Edit: those figures are not exact, everyone posts different info. But as you can see, 4300k is the brightest, which is why every OEM HID manufacturer uses 4300k bulbs. When you increase the bulb temperature (Kelvin) after 4300k, you are just losing lumens. You are exactly correct and Mr. 850Longbeach is absolutely incorrect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Will Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 Are you guys anti-HID upgrade on these b/c he's getting DOT spec ones? Because I'm pretty sure with E-code lenses the cutoff is quite suitable for an HID upgrade so long as you properly aim the headlights to spec. Oh and yes there was certainly an epic fail in this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfishing3 Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 paul i'd stick with 35w. i had 4300 and then switched to 6000. i love the look of the 6k. lighting was def. better with the 4300. i don't get anybody flashing me and i have jewels also. this was 35w 4300k. what else could you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'93 Dave Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 35 watt, 4300kelvinnnnnnnnnnn = teh sex 55watt in reflectors YOU wont notice much of a difference but EVERYONE else will (though i had 6k in my reflectors as i liked the look better) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHV70 Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 5000 isnt a real HID....its a mock HID, no ballast is needed...6000+ is where real HID starts.. 6000k hid is 3 times brighter than regular lights, and light up more area...NGB I have no idea where you get your info but 50% of what youve said is wrong. EDIT : 5000k require ballast but still dont really achieve what 6000+ doez i bet you install them with your bare hands, too. you're a realllll man, huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'93 Dave Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 you're a realllll man, huh? NOW YOUR A MAN, A MANS MANS MANLY MAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prezman26 Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 8000K!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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