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Old Feb 8, 2008 | 09:36 PM
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Would my 2005 350Z benefit from newer, 6k HID replacement bulbs? Or should I just stick to the factory 4300k. I understand the OEM kelvin has the best output light-wise, but I want to know if 6k would look a little better.

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Old Feb 8, 2008 | 10:05 PM
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get 8000k. i have that in my 05 track (HI-LO) and low is like an exotic violet blue and hi beam is an intense blue/white, i can see 100x's better them when i had my 4300k...
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Old Feb 9, 2008 | 04:54 AM
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i would go with the philips ultinon d2r 6000k
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Old Feb 9, 2008 | 04:55 AM
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on the 6000k and losing light output. Also try serching as this subject has been covered.
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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 04:47 PM
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Hey guys, I tried looking for a post reguarding this but I came up empty..
I have an 05 6speed Perf Z. w/ factory HIDs. I believe these are to be 4000kelvin in light temp, I would like to bump em up to 8000k, does anyone know if this can be accomplished with a simple bulb change or is a ballast change in order as well (aftermarker of couse, DDM)

thank you guys!
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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 05:10 PM
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Yes just a simple bulb swap will do.
Highest I'll go is 6000K...
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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 05:43 PM
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Not a lot to go wrong changing bulbs. Wattage is the same. You are good to go.
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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 07:10 PM
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8k bulbs, dude your not driving a little mismatched in color Civic.
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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by terrasmak
8k bulbs, dude your not driving a little mismatched in color Civic.
Lol never drove a Honda before, I enjoy the 8ks ( can see far) not trying to look like Brian l spilner though.
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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by davidv
Not a lot to go wrong changing bulbs. Wattage is the same. You are good to go.
Sweet ill see if ddm sells the bulbs and ill prob go 8k just to **** the uber adults off a bit LOL
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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by go7roo7
Lol never drove a Honda before, I enjoy the 8ks ( can see far) not trying to look like Brian l spilner though.
Actually they are not as bright at 4800K bulbs , and yes 8k will help you get the F&F look going.
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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by go7roo7
Lol never drove a Honda before, I enjoy the 8ks ( can see far) not trying to look like Brian l spilner though.
Sure about that? When I changed mine out to 6k light output was reduced compared to the stock 4k. I can't imaging 8k putting out better light output. 4k is closest to daylight IIRC.
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