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AeroMatt
07-02-05, 17:25
With all this talk of HID conversions I was just wondering. Supposing I got a 5000k kit and then decided I'd rather have an 8000k kit, is it simply a matter of buying 8000k bulbs or would I need different ballasts to drive the 8000k bulbs?

Thanks
Terminator
07-02-05, 17:53
Just change the bulbs, 8000K is very blue/purple. Go 6500K
AeroMatt
07-02-05, 19:09
Thats good news. I wasn't really sure about 8000k, I've seen conflicting colour charts everywhere and don't know which to believe. Lots of 8000k kits on ebay who claim they're the same as new BMW / Range Rover colour.

Thanks for the info anyway, much appreciated.
jason m
07-02-05, 22:48
Hey Terminator - does that mean that with these dubious group buy kits - we could fit 'your' bulbs - or is it not so simple...
Terminator
08-02-05, 22:28
Hey Terminator - does that mean that with these dubious group buy kits - we could fit 'your' bulbs - or is it not so simple...
Dont know, I would have thought the connections would be the same, I'll have to unplug one and see, but I do feel another group buy coming on;)
jason m
08-02-05, 22:40
Dont know, I would have thought the connections would be the same, I'll have to unplug one and see, but I do feel another group buy coming on;)

:)
Terminator
08-02-05, 23:28
Thats good news. I wasn't really sure about 8000k, I've seen conflicting colour charts everywhere and don't know which to believe. Lots of 8000k kits on ebay who claim they're the same as new BMW / Range Rover colour.

Thanks for the info anyway, much appreciated.
If you walk across the beam on these OEM HID lamps you will see blue /purple at the edges but as you get to the beam center it goes pale blue/white.

Aftemarket HID is the same colour across the whole beam and looks better for it IMHO
Nic
13-02-05, 06:44
If you walk across the beam on these OEM HID lamps you will see blue /purple at the edges but as you get to the beam center it goes pale blue/white.

Aftemarket HID is the same colour across the whole beam and looks better for it IMHO

Don't go trying that with yours T you'll burn yourself :flame Dev :innocent:
400BHP
28-02-05, 14:55
I don't know if you know or not but the VOSA are clamping down on retro-fit HID installations, because they don't have the required auto ranging and headlight washing functions. Retro-fitters beware!
Terminator
28-02-05, 17:28
I will just swap out for stock bulbs for MOT is it look like it is going to be a problem.

BTW my GB on HID kits must end soon, price may be OK on less than ten now due to other items epurchased. PM if interested.