Xenon 8000k Replacement

Old Jun 8, 2004 | 02:23 AM
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Xenon 8000k Replacement

I was wondering if these were any good.

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Old Jun 8, 2004 | 03:53 PM
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Re: Xenon 8000k Replacement

they seem ok.


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Old Jun 8, 2004 | 05:41 PM
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Re: Xenon 8000k Replacement

you'll lose a lot of output (lumens) by going to an 8000K bulb. They might look cool but they will lose their affectiveness.

 
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Old Jun 8, 2004 | 09:18 PM
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Re: Xenon 8000k Replacement

You mean that I will have less visibility with the 8000k than with my stock xenons?



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Old Jun 8, 2004 | 11:50 PM
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Re: Xenon 8000k Replacement

exactly. the color will be nice but you will lose a lot of visibility.

 
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Old Jun 9, 2004 | 01:25 PM
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Re: Xenon 8000k Replacement

So, I should go with a 6000k replacement instead?

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Old Jun 9, 2004 | 03:04 PM
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Re: Xenon 8000k Replacement

That's what I did. I was surprised that the stock bulb was a philips 85126+ which is their 5000K bulb. It was still only slightly whiter than a halogen. I went with the ultinons and am pretty happy. You will still lose some output but the color is awesome. It's the best compromise in terms of color and output imo.

 
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Old Jun 9, 2004 | 03:51 PM
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Re: Xenon 8000k Replacement

Can you post some pics of your lights. Where did you get the ultinons and how much did you pay? Thanks.

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Old Jun 10, 2004 | 02:55 PM
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Re: Xenon 8000k Replacement

hey Al, what year is your G? they may have put those in the 2004, because my headlamps looks whiter than other G's on the road..


 
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Old Jun 10, 2004 | 05:23 PM
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Re: Xenon 8000k Replacement

'04 purchased in february. not sure what the build date is but it wasn't on the lot very long.

 
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Old Jun 10, 2004 | 07:17 PM
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Re: Xenon 8000k Replacement

I have 8500k on mine, and yes the look really cool and are bright as yet, But they dont light up the street as well as the 6000k ones. I guess its a matter of personal choice. I'll tell you one thing, you'll get flashed alot because they are pretty bright.

 
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Old Jun 11, 2004 | 11:36 AM
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I think people confuse "brightness" with glare that the higher color temperature bulbs create.

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Old Jun 11, 2004 | 12:35 PM
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Agreed.

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