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Old 01-07-2010, 10:42 PM
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upgrading headlights?
Would it make a difference to just upgrade the bulb to in my 05 G35? if i put a 6000k HID bulb in it would it be alot brighter?
 
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Old 01-07-2010, 10:54 PM
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anything over 4300k does not really increase light output, only changes in color. personally, i would never go over 5000k
 
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Old 01-07-2010, 11:44 PM
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Would it make a difference to just upgrade the bulb to in my 05 G35? if i put a 6000k HID bulb in it would it be alot brighter?
No it will not be brighter...
 
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the higher the number the more blue/purple it gets. really just a preference.
 
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Old 01-08-2010, 12:15 AM
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the higher the number the more blue/purple it gets. really just a preference.
true also higher the number the lights are not as bright
 
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Old 01-08-2010, 01:12 AM
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mines are 12000K, which is a pretty cool shade of blue.
 
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Old 01-08-2010, 01:17 AM
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mines are 12000K, which is a pretty cool shade of blue.
 
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Old 01-08-2010, 01:28 AM
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I believe the factory bulbs are 8000K
 
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Old 01-08-2010, 06:14 AM
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G35 sedan w/ too much money in mods
Try 4300.
 
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Old 01-08-2010, 11:40 AM
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I believe the factory bulbs are 8000K
Lol not even close
 
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Old 01-08-2010, 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Night Ryda
mines are 12000K, which is a pretty cool shade of blue.
thats not blue thats purple... how the hell can youdrive?
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I believe the factory bulbs are 8000K
nope they are 4300k
 
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Old 01-08-2010, 01:00 PM
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I believe the factory bulbs are 8000K

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mines are 12000K, which is a pretty cool shade of blue.
 
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Old 01-08-2010, 01:01 PM
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well arent blue/purplue illegal? will they actually ticket you for it?
 
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Old 01-08-2010, 01:06 PM
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well arent blue/purplue illegal? will they actually ticket you for it?
they will. youll never pass inspection with them. some cops will pull you over for it. its rice and everyone knows it. dont go over 6000k
 
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