Does this ares guy have a website

 

in my sig.

 

i know i have asked this before, but do u forsee it being a problem if we wire it to both the parking and signals....

 

just ignore me...i just read the other thread....sollie!!!

 

not sure if you got the info. but if you wire one thing to both wires, your essentially connecting those 2 wires, meaning they would light up together at all times.

 

is it possible to have both streams of lights(the 2 rows of LEDs in the reflector) on at all times, but when you use ur signals, example RT turn...can both LED's blink on the RT reflector...?

 

Im working on a design that will let them blink during the day, and stay constant on at night(with parking lights)

the design your describing would first require a ACC power source in the area. then you can sort of get the effect with a relay, not quite, what will end up happening is the LEDs will go off when the turn signals go on. so they do blink, but not in sync.

 

ah ha...i gotchya...thanks ares...!!

 

Hey sean how many of the blue bulbs did u need to put into your headlights? Can u replace the stock white ones with the blue ones, or did u need the HID kit for that, i have the touring edition with the HID setup so i was jus wonderin.

 

Are you talking about parking lights? Or headlights?
Parking lights are simple. Just pull out the old one, and plug the new one in.
For headlight, yes. You simply have to replace the HID bulb if you have stock HID kit. I also had stock HID, so I wouldn't need to buy whole HID setup. (bulb, ballaster) Since stock HID system comes with ballaster, all you have to do is buy a 6000K bulb or whatever you want (D2R or D2S, for D2s, you might need a little fabrication..easy) and just plug them in like parking lights.

FYI, the HID bulb I got was 6000K, which was supposed to be white, but it look bluish due to the blue parking lights. Well, picture exaggerates a little bit too.

I wouldn't go anything higher than 6000K since the color might be better if you like bluish, but it gets darker and harder to distinguish what the heck is out there on the street. I felt immediate difference in vision when I replaced 6000K HID bulb from 4100K stock HID bulbs.

Among 6000K bulbs, I'd recommend Philips Ultinon. You can find them in ebay $270 shipped.

Or if you wanna be a baller, find a vendor who carries Bellof HID system. It is the Japanese HID maker, and is the highest and most expensive HID system you can find. ($800 for a set normally, $500 for a pair of blubs) They are bright as hell and the color is just beautiful.... They even have a same HID setup used in Racecars in Leman 24 race... the price? about $2500 I heard..

 

Im def. going to get myself some 6000k bulbs, im not satisfied with the yellow tinge/brightness of my stock HIDs...especially when next to buddy with an s2k and his are nicer/brighter. Also cant wait to order the sidemarkers/parking bulbs whenever the reflectors are ready

 

Yeah, make sure you also get LED parking lights or at least white parking lights. If you get those with 6000k HID bulbs, it'll make a huge difference.
Now I love to drive my car around at night!

 

what brand is the HID?

 

Brand name is STEAL. I got it when I was in Korea for winter break. It's not the high end HID brand, but it's worth it. ($150)

 

I have the Phillips 6000K D2R's from Germany. A++++ on mine

 

Just like to get this straight, We can upgrade the bulb in our stock HID? Also, if so is it a straight bulb replacement or some wiring to be done?

 

If you get a D2R HID bulb, it's a simple straight bulb replacement. Now wiring or anything has to be done.

 

[Thanks! So whats the brightest D2R HID I can get?


QUOTE]Originally posted by seanrulz
If you get a D2R HID bulb, it's a simple straight bulb replacement. Now wiring or anything has to be done. [/QUOTE]

 

Brightest? Hmm... if you definition of "Brightness" is the great night vision, then stock 4100k has the brightest light output.
As the temperature goes up, (6000k, 7000k, 8000k, etc) the color goes to white (6000), blue (7000k), then to purple (over 8000k), and the light output, or brightness, vision gets darker and worse.
There are also differences in same temperatures depends on the bulb quality. Read above threads and you will see some good brands.

 

Okay great thanks! I think I'll stick with what we've got then. so why do the bimmers HID look much brighter than ours?]