8000K 172 XENON/HID BULBS... IS IT WORTH CHANGING TO 6000K's ? ?

[D1CKY]

I have just been thinking, i have uprated my Front headlight bulbs on my 172FF to 8000k rated xenon/hid ones from the 4300k standard ones.http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=269567

There quite blue :S , ans was thinking would i gain a lot more light if i changed them to 6000k Bulbs ?

I know they'll go whiter light output wise but how noticeable would it be ?

As i dont wanna buy new bulbs for very little improvement :S

 

[Alastair.]

i have the 8000k bulbs in mine, yes there are a bit on the blue side, but this is supposed to be the natural daylight colour/bulb, i think myne are awesome, so bright down country roads.

 

[D1CKY]

i have the 8000k bulbs in mine, yes there are a bit on the blue side, but this is supposed to be the natural daylight colour/bulb, i think myne are awesome, so bright down country roads.

When i bought the 8000k bulbs i thought they were great, until someone told me the whitest (closest to daylight) you can get is 6000k's.

Thats why i fancy changing them.


Whats people think i should do ?

Change them or keep them ?

 

[Thamar]

The higher the K-value the less Lumen you'll have. So yes, going back to 6000 will give you a slightly higher light output.
The stock xenons give the most light, but their color isn't that great, 6000k is the key imo...

 

[JR]

I had a 6k kit on my ph1 and imo they were great, output so much light, almost seemed like they put out more than my current ph 2 172

 

[FeelX]

4300k is daylight (most light you get from Xenon) but most white aswell.

I changed to 6000k, and I think I notice the slightest change in light volume. (But my right-side light was on it way out, that's why I changed)

6000k is enough light for me, I only still think normal H4 - H7 lights reflect on the traffic signs much more!

 

[Clart]

i wouldn't go any more than 6000k. Anything else looks too blue and chavy.

 

[Justin]

mine are 6k on the exige and they are pretty much bang on white from most angles, and blue from a few

 

[Mells]

I thought aftermarket hid conversions where illegal.









(runs and hides!)

 

[ben_p]

6000k is best 8000k is too blue!

 

[Scuba_Steve]

6000k is best 8000k is too blue!

i agree i have 6000K and there are 100% friend has 8000K in his astra and they are too blue. alos 6000k is alot brighter in length that the 8000k

 

[*Badger*]

Id be interested in upgrading my bulbs from 4300k (guessing standard is 4300k?) to 6000k. Where can i get some from ?

 

[Justin]

ebay

 

[Greeny.]

Take it this is a bumper off job to fit them? Or easyier than that?

 

[*Badger*]

Apparently it can be done without bumper off, but i think thats the easiest way to do it....

 

[White16valver]

If you want more light from 4300K or 6000K you can get brighter 50w bulbs iirc, as the standards are 35w.

 

[*Badger*]

ebay

Are all Xenons the same fitment? or are they like Halogen (H4 & H& etc)

 

[White16valver]

Different fitments.

Try Diane-shop on ebay (I think that's the seller) - sell plenty of kits

 

[Greeny.]

Whats the part number for the bulbs we need? I had it but its lost

Edit: this rings a bell? D2S HID Xenon Bulbs Lamps 6000K

 

[*Badger*]

Been doing a bit of searching, seems Xenons have two fitments....

D2S and D2R

Ebay price ranges from £45 upwards per pair plus postage
Other online stores looking at £69....

 

[Justin]

172/182 isnt a bumper off job.. its just a case of liftin the bonnet..

Think i paid 75 for mine delivered.. i'll find the link

 

[Justin]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....o=CRX&its=S%2BI%2BSS&itu=ISS%2BUCI%2BSI&otn=4

these

 

[White16valver]

Think the S and R are different versions - one is standard replacement, one a replacement for halogens (I think).

I'm sure you can get cheaper than £45 though - I've seen pairs of bulbs for about £25 on ebay! Look on international versions - it's cheaper to order off ebay Australia in Aus $ and get them posted over in some cases lol

 

[Scuba_Steve]

Take it this is a bumper off job to fit them? Or easyier than that?

mine r super glued in LOL!!!!

 

[D1CKY]

Cheers guys.

Anyone any ideas of good places to get 6000k D2s Bulbs so i can change my 8k ones ?

 

[Andy_con]

anyone got a link to the correct 6000k bulbs for a 05 182?

 

[hammy77]

Anyone running 10000K conversion kit at all?

Whats the colour like etc?

too blue?...or are they pretty "safe"

 

[Justin]

10000k will look chav-tastic.

4300k or 6000k imo

 

[hammy77]

hmmm well i got a 10000K set yesterday as a prezzie.

Thinking about sticking it on and seeing how it looks...if too crazy and blue might just buy some 6000k bulbs.


Just now im running those mad ultra blue halfords bulbs...cant see sh*t on the roads!!! :| lol

 

[Craig]

im gonna replace mine for 6000k eventually

 

[Gaz_]

I got 5000k in the 197. I Had 6, but wasnt too impressed witth the light output. There was a marked difference between the two.

 

[Dink]

i think at 10000 k they will look almost purple

 

[hammy77]

fitted the 10000k...its awesome!!!

have never had any other "K" so dont have any comparison about light output etc...


all in all a really nice colour!


not too blue/purple at all.


traffic cop was sitting behind me...then beside me...then infront of me in town!!! had no bother at all!

well chuffed...love my gf!! hahaha

 

[Craig]

10k imo are to blue plus they dont give off much light