Xenon 12K HID Kit
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Consider the STi JDM replica clear lens swap mod if you're interested in getting a MUCH better light output with fantastic cut off using your stock HIDs. I have the lenses if you need a set and are able to DIY. Other wise, like mentioned above, stay away from anything above 6k IMO.
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Originally Posted by jmccartney
Anyone know if this kit is to hot and could possibly melt the stock housing?
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I tell you, I ask for a suggestion and get totally bashed. And this is suposed to be a forum? Unreal. I'm new to the 350z and trying to learn here so I can be a part of the gang. Forget it. . .
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People will be jackasses thats just they way it is, ignore them an move on...
On a serious note, 12K is way too high unless you'll be using them for a show. Otherwise i'd stick in the 5000K or 6000K range if you want that bluish color. Above that and you start losing a good deal of light, and the headlamps on the Z aren't that great to begin with.
All HID's are pretty much the same in terms of temperature and such, there isn't much of a difference at all between the different color ranges. HID's don't generate as much heat as halogens so I don't think it will be a problem.
If you plan on actually driving around at night with the car I'd just stick some 5000K's in and be done with it. The more blue/purple you add the more rice you add. I know a lot of BMW's and such look like purple from a distance, but thats just because of the cutoff shield is bluring the light a bit so the color changes at the edge. If that's what you want you need to retrofit some different brand of projectors into your 350Z headlamp housings.
On a serious note, 12K is way too high unless you'll be using them for a show. Otherwise i'd stick in the 5000K or 6000K range if you want that bluish color. Above that and you start losing a good deal of light, and the headlamps on the Z aren't that great to begin with.
All HID's are pretty much the same in terms of temperature and such, there isn't much of a difference at all between the different color ranges. HID's don't generate as much heat as halogens so I don't think it will be a problem.
If you plan on actually driving around at night with the car I'd just stick some 5000K's in and be done with it. The more blue/purple you add the more rice you add. I know a lot of BMW's and such look like purple from a distance, but thats just because of the cutoff shield is bluring the light a bit so the color changes at the edge. If that's what you want you need to retrofit some different brand of projectors into your 350Z headlamp housings.
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Originally Posted by gregom
People will be jackasses thats just they way it is, ignore them an move on...
On a serious note, 12K is way too high unless you'll be using them for a show. Otherwise i'd stick in the 5000K or 6000K range if you want that bluish color. Above that and you start losing a good deal of light, and the headlamps on the Z aren't that great to begin with.
All HID's are pretty much the same in terms of temperature and such, there isn't much of a difference at all between the different color ranges. HID's don't generate as much heat as halogens so I don't think it will be a problem.
If you plan on actually driving around at night with the car I'd just stick some 5000K's in and be done with it. The more blue/purple you add the more rice you add. I know a lot of BMW's and such look like purple from a distance, but thats just because of the cutoff shield is bluring the light a bit so the color changes at the edge. If that's what you want you need to retrofit some different brand of projectors into your 350Z headlamp housings.
On a serious note, 12K is way too high unless you'll be using them for a show. Otherwise i'd stick in the 5000K or 6000K range if you want that bluish color. Above that and you start losing a good deal of light, and the headlamps on the Z aren't that great to begin with.
All HID's are pretty much the same in terms of temperature and such, there isn't much of a difference at all between the different color ranges. HID's don't generate as much heat as halogens so I don't think it will be a problem.
If you plan on actually driving around at night with the car I'd just stick some 5000K's in and be done with it. The more blue/purple you add the more rice you add. I know a lot of BMW's and such look like purple from a distance, but thats just because of the cutoff shield is bluring the light a bit so the color changes at the edge. If that's what you want you need to retrofit some different brand of projectors into your 350Z headlamp housings.
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