I don't actually have the bulbs yet. so I can't vouch for the in person look. However, I have seen a pic, and well, they look yellow of course: http://www.kbcarstuff.com/PhotoGalle...e=XD%2D3K%2DRB. they are extremely rare for some reason. I was also looking at the McCullough's. I have the driving kit, which cost me a few bucks over $700; I know, I know, expensive as $hit. Have to pay to play! Either way, don't want to get off topic. Feel free to PM.

 

I have the 6000k Philip HID and the 3000k fog.

btw, How do you guys aim the projectors? my driver-side bulb is a bit brighter than the passenger-side.

 

warm up, 6000k and 3000k

 

Hey "04 Ivery Pearl coupe," we can't adjust the projectors my friend. It's as simple as, plug the bulb in, turn the switch, and they come on. they are al ready aimed.

 

^^ I heard IvoryGT mentioned something about the gear behind the housing that you can turn to aim the bulbs

 

im pretty sure our lights aim automatically or so i was told, would like to know though if theres a way, i do have the tech package so maybe thats why the dealer said that?

 

headlights are able to be aimed. there is a thread about it, and someone on here already did it. im planning on doing it next time im around inside the headlights

 

Who has proof that Phillips is better than any of the other brands?
Is this hearsay?
Has anyone tested against other brands?
Is there an article of a test somewhere?

Just curious....

 

A bulb is a bulb, honestly. Yes, a genuine philips may last longer...but at what cost? Its an electrical item, and can be defective like any other. Ive been using the "cheap" ebay hid bulbs for the past 3 years now. One set was in my previous car for and is now in my fogs. In that time ive only had to replace one, yes ONE of the cheap bulbs go out on me. With the cost of philips in the $150 range, i rather buy the cheap ones. I can replace them 10-15 times and still be in the price range as one set of the expensive ones. And to be honest, i cant see 10-15 pairs of hid bulbs being needed in say....the next 10 years or whatever the lifespan on the vehicle will be.

 

Just installed 8000k's from 3B last weekend.
Lucky and TaBz described it perfectly.
I was looking for pure white with a hint of blue but not a dominant blue.
The 8K's fit my needs perfectly.
The light is clean and sharp.

And contrary to what others have said, the intensity seems brighter and sharper.
The light throw/distance was completely unaffected.
I live off of a long straight street with intersecting streets with signs and I could see and read each one at the same distance as my stock lights.

Another thing I noticed....
Many of the street markings and signs contain reflective paint and materials.
The sharper pure white of the 8K bulbs actually emphasize the markings so they appear brighter but with sharp clarity, especially street signs.

I took a few pictures, but as some have said...pictures don't convey the accurate look of the light.
The camera always paints the light bluer than it actually is.
Every pic I took looked too blue.
Even the pics of the 8K's that were posted here look nothing like the actual look in person.....much whiter, much purer.

I'm very pleased with my choice.
But like others have said here....its a matter of preference.
Its like when you see a new design for the first time....you automatically fall in love with it...you're drawn to it....or you're completely repelled.
After I put on the first bulb....I was immediately entranced.

Thanks to everyone for the input.