Matt _Aero top_ Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 Right fellas i put a bid in on ebay for a hid kit but got outbid but to my supprise i got a second chance offer and believe me the price i'm getting this conversion isn't to be missed so my question to you guys is what k rating do you think i sould all get ? i have seen the 8000k and loved them , its these that made me want the conversion . so fire away fellas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragaz Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 Got 6000k on mine, they are crystal clear and VERY bright. 8000 must be mentally bright!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class One Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 The higher deg kelvin the LESS bright the lights actually are. 3400k is the WHITEST light 6000k is white with a hint of blue 8000k bluer still 12000k almost purple. Its a general misconception that the higher the kelvin rating, the brighter the light is. It's actually the opposite. I have 6000k myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragaz Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 I stand erected!! Thought mine were nice and sharp. Wouldnt need any sharper for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisSZ Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 4300k gives a very nice, crisp and clear light, 6000k starts to get the blue tinge and, as already posted, as you go up the scale the lumens (light actually emitted) diminishes. Personally I'd never go higher than 6000k (my last two sets were in fact 4300k) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamer Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 I would not go higher than 6K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt _Aero top_ Posted January 26, 2007 Author Share Posted January 26, 2007 take it these kits are all street legal and pass MOT's ok ? how much would new bulbs be if i got 8000k then wanted say 6000k ? and its a 9005 fitment i'm ordering isn't it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisSZ Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 You can usually get the bulbs on their own for around £60 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt _Aero top_ Posted January 26, 2007 Author Share Posted January 26, 2007 60 quid ...... shit i'm only paying 65 for the hole kit . so i'm glad i asked this question now so i can get the right bulbs first time . so there 9005 fitment ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk-rich Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 4300k here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisSZ Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 so there 9005 fitment ? Sorry dude, I can't remember:( Are they UK or J-spec lamps? Try a search as it's been brought up loads of times. When I got mine I can't remember what bulbs I got but I do remember trimming them down with a dremmel to get them to fit right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt _Aero top_ Posted January 26, 2007 Author Share Posted January 26, 2007 yep done a search and there 9005's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraJames Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 I have 8k on mine and have fitted a 10k to a civic, both looked really nice. Will be going 12k when i have the car resprayed. Sorry for the crap pic, mobile, rain and poor light dont help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt _Aero top_ Posted January 26, 2007 Author Share Posted January 26, 2007 looks nice mate ... does it give off a blue tint ? is it all blue or just slight blue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nige Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 I would be very careful with second chance offers,make sure you check the seller out properly,if they want payment through wetern union leave well alone they are usally scams I just about got caught out with a second chance on a pioneer sat nav,hot mail usually lets you know that the e-mail sent is suspicious and did not come from the proper ebay site,hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraJames Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 looks nice mate ... does it give off a blue tint ? is it all blue or just slight blue They have a slight blue tint, the 10k kit i fitted was a bit more blue, not as much as i thought but still bluer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seb Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 10k? Seriously? You might as well go back to halogens at that stage... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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