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Old 11-19-2008, 11:25 AM
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ok this is gonna be random BUT here it goes

I want to see the differences between oem bi-xenon lights, 6000, 7000, and 8000 lights

im thinkin about changing my bulbs but idk which one. Input would be awsome!
Old 11-19-2008, 11:34 AM
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If I am not mistaken the bi-xenon means the low and the high beams are xenon. The 6000, 7000, 8000, ect., numbers refer to the color temperature based on the Kelvin scale.

Ex. 3200 is indoor lighting, 5600 is more or less sunlight. the higher the number the more blue the output will be, but I also believe that the visible light output decreases as well.

i would recommend staying around 6000 for the best lighting performance. It will be pretty much a pure white light, with just a hint of blue to it. 7000 will give you more blue, but still would have a good output.

Hope this helps

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Old 11-19-2008, 11:45 AM
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yeah^^

Old 11-19-2008, 12:18 PM
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thanks
so either go with a 6000 or 7000 right????
Old 11-19-2008, 01:19 PM
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4300k is what you have now. it emits the most light, at the expense of the "undesirable" white/yellow color. If you move up to 6000k, its bluer, but less light output. Personally, I'd upgrade to 6000k
Old 11-19-2008, 02:15 PM
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thanks guys
so which brand should i go for?
Old 11-19-2008, 06:21 PM
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call Alex at 818 352 5112. He has a performance shop in the valley. I recently got my 6000 bulbs installed. The bulbs are what I was looking for. This guy has done the bulbs for a quite a few members here. Good Luck.
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i know a buddy that carries Xenith brand kits, and I can get bulbs for 85-90 w/ 1 yr warranty. Havent had problems with those bulbs when they were on my gf's matrix (been 1 1/2 yrs)
Old 11-19-2008, 08:30 PM
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from my experience, don't get any brand besides the ones that make oem bulbs..
phillips, bosch.. those are good. Cost more, but light output, clarity, and most importantly their lifespan is much worth the extra cost.
Old 11-19-2008, 08:48 PM
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for lighting questions, you'll get more views in Exterior & Interior as opposed to SoCal.
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