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Old Jan 7, 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 Jan 7, 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 Jan 7, 2010 | 11:44 PM
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Originally Posted by TDTh3Boss
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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Old Jan 8, 2010 | 12:10 AM
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the higher the number the more blue/purple it gets. really just a preference.
 
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Old Jan 8, 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 Jan 8, 2010 | 01:12 AM
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mines are 12000K, which is a pretty cool shade of blue.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2010 | 01:17 AM
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mines are 12000K, which is a pretty cool shade of blue.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2010 | 01:28 AM
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I believe the factory bulbs are 8000K
 
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Old Jan 8, 2010 | 06:14 AM
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Try 4300.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2010 | 11:40 AM
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I believe the factory bulbs are 8000K
Lol not even close
 
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Old Jan 8, 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 Jan 8, 2010 | 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Night Ryda
I believe the factory bulbs are 8000K

Originally Posted by Night Ryda
mines are 12000K, which is a pretty cool shade of blue.
 
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Old Jan 8, 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 Jan 8, 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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