Need input from 6000k and 8000k Bulb Owners
#16
09-25-2008, 10:00 AM
Good morning...
New to this forum...glad I found a weath of info here....
I recently got an 08 G35 Journey pkg with the premium pkg....love the car....
I was thinking about upgrading the oem lights and was thinking about the 6K; but I see someone mention about the 3K HID Fogs...is there a kit available for the 08 G's to add a Fog light kit? I was surprise that the G didn't come with the fog lights like the M series....
What MFG do you recommend for the 6K bulbs and what should I expect to pay? Is is difficult to install?
I apologize for so many inquires....just trying to add a little flavor to my G....
Thank you very much in advance for your time and support on these inquiries...
Best regards..
New to this forum...glad I found a weath of info here....
I recently got an 08 G35 Journey pkg with the premium pkg....love the car....
I was thinking about upgrading the oem lights and was thinking about the 6K; but I see someone mention about the 3K HID Fogs...is there a kit available for the 08 G's to add a Fog light kit? I was surprise that the G didn't come with the fog lights like the M series....
What MFG do you recommend for the 6K bulbs and what should I expect to pay? Is is difficult to install?
I apologize for so many inquires....just trying to add a little flavor to my G....
Thank you very much in advance for your time and support on these inquiries...
Best regards..
#17
09-25-2008, 10:10 AM
#18
09-25-2008, 10:17 AM
You can get various bulbs for 6k you can get one for about $60 shipped from: http://shop.3bspecialties.com/produc...&productId=230
Or you can get a better quality philips bulb else where for about 100-120
Or you can get a better quality philips bulb else where for about 100-120
#19
09-25-2008, 12:39 PM
#20
09-25-2008, 12:51 PM
Many with the 6000k say that there is only a hint of blue if any.
But the pictures posted in these forums look very blue.
It may be the exposure from the camera.
But pictures are very deceiving.
I ordered the 8000K because I wanted a bit of blue.
Unfortunately, I also live off dark County roads and I'm afraid that the light throw may not be enough.
I will install and see.
From reading the DIY, I know I don't need to remove the wheel.
But is jacking up the car necessary?
But the pictures posted in these forums look very blue.
It may be the exposure from the camera.
But pictures are very deceiving.
I ordered the 8000K because I wanted a bit of blue.
Unfortunately, I also live off dark County roads and I'm afraid that the light throw may not be enough.
I will install and see.
From reading the DIY, I know I don't need to remove the wheel.
But is jacking up the car necessary?
#21
09-25-2008, 06:57 PM
#23
09-25-2008, 10:30 PM
Originally Posted by TaBzRx
I owned 3Bspecs 6000k and currently own 3Bspecs 8000k. The 6000k are white but at certain angles you can still see hints of YELLOW. The only time the 6000k's were ever blue was on warmup. They are still an upgrade over the 4300k stocks as they give you more of a true HID look but like I said its a yellow/white combination with the white being the majority.
I was looking for more of a color the TL's or the Maximas produce and I achieved that with the 8000k's. These bulbs are a thing of beauty. Extreme white with that perfect hint of blue. From different angles and different distances, they look more blue than they are.
Now as far as visibility goes, I hardly noticed any decrease when I had the 6000k's but I do notice somewhat of a decrease with the 8000's. I drive home through some pretty heavily wooded areas and with the 6000k's I never had the need to put my highs on but since Ive gotten these 8000s, I see myself putting on the highs at times during my commute home.
Overall, I am not disappointed at all going from 6000 to 8000. The visibility is still damn good and the actual look of the beam is heavenly. I dont think visibility is a HUGE issue with either of these bulbs. What you have to decide is what look your going for.
I was looking for more of a color the TL's or the Maximas produce and I achieved that with the 8000k's. These bulbs are a thing of beauty. Extreme white with that perfect hint of blue. From different angles and different distances, they look more blue than they are.
Now as far as visibility goes, I hardly noticed any decrease when I had the 6000k's but I do notice somewhat of a decrease with the 8000's. I drive home through some pretty heavily wooded areas and with the 6000k's I never had the need to put my highs on but since Ive gotten these 8000s, I see myself putting on the highs at times during my commute home.
Overall, I am not disappointed at all going from 6000 to 8000. The visibility is still damn good and the actual look of the beam is heavenly. I dont think visibility is a HUGE issue with either of these bulbs. What you have to decide is what look your going for.
here are 3Bspec 8000k:
Last edited by Lucky_One; 09-25-2008 at 10:35 PM.
#24
09-25-2008, 11:23 PM
Originally Posted by TaBzRx
I was looking for more of a color the TL's or the Maximas produce and I achieved that with the 8000k's. These bulbs are a thing of beauty. Extreme white with that perfect hint of blue. From different angles and different distances, they look more blue than they are.
That color is from the projector and cutoff design, not the bulb color. Both of those cars use 4300k bulbs. You can keep a 4300k with all the output and just do a projector color mod to get that look. I did a minor mod on my S2000 and TL projectors on my G to get tons of purple while keeping 6000k bulbs for the output.
#25
09-25-2008, 11:32 PM
Originally Posted by ttrank
That color is from the projector and cutoff design, not the bulb color. Both of those cars use 4300k bulbs. You can keep a 4300k with all the output and just do a projector color mod to get that look. I did a minor mod on my S2000 and TL projectors on my G to get tons of purple while keeping 6000k bulbs for the output.
#26
09-25-2008, 11:43 PM
This is not my car and too low on the ground but gives you an idea of how much color you can get from just moving the shield and spacing the projector just right.
When you are driving, the best place to have your projectors aimed is with the cutoff right below the other traffic, so you don't give them any glare and every little bump they get a beautiful flash of purple.
(pics from IvoryGT)
When you are driving, the best place to have your projectors aimed is with the cutoff right below the other traffic, so you don't give them any glare and every little bump they get a beautiful flash of purple.
(pics from IvoryGT)
#27
09-26-2008, 09:46 AM
I am working on a custom install of a true HID projector kit to fit into the lower portions of my sport bumper. Still debating on Philips 6K (to match my headlights) or Philips 3K bubs; and yes, Philips makes a 3K bulb, only avaialble in Japan; but have a guy who has them in stock for $200.
#28
09-26-2008, 10:45 AM
Originally Posted by kmuniz78
I am working on a custom install of a true HID projector kit to fit into the lower portions of my sport bumper. Still debating on Philips 6K (to match my headlights) or Philips 3K bubs; and yes, Philips makes a 3K bulb, only avaialble in Japan; but have a guy who has them in stock for $200.
#29
09-26-2008, 11:06 AM
#30
09-26-2008, 11:07 AM