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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 06:50 AM
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it seems like a stupid question. but yeah they say its 6000k which is sorta blueish but the pictures like crazy blue. i dont want to get pulled over or anything. where do you guys get your HIDS bulbs?

http://www.automotivelightingusa.com...oducts_id=1243
Old Jan 31, 2008 | 06:58 AM
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"The rich color output is the perfect way to set your car, truck, or motorcycle apart from the crowd!"

They should have added, "And get you pulled over by the police." They look too blue to me.
"Caveat emptor" my friend. I've read many horror stories about Luminics.
Old Jan 31, 2008 | 07:00 AM
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I bought mine from oznium.com and I also have 6000k. It has a hint of blue but its mostly white. I love em =) Had a couple people flash there high beams at me but thats about it...

But yeah I highly reccomend oznium for HID's! They have great customer service and make a good product. I've also heard some great things about MobileHID's..I think thats the name? correct me if I'm wrong..
Old Jan 31, 2008 | 07:00 AM
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Those are VERY blue lights. Depending on where you live, the cops *may* harass you.

If you're looking for the look of hids, without the cost, i'd say get some sylvania silverstar bulbs.

PS: those are regular halogen bulbs, that are colored to give the blue tint, not hid's
Old Jan 31, 2008 | 07:00 AM
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Im not sure if I have ever heard of the color plue...
But hey...You can find those at the swap meet for real cheap
Old Jan 31, 2008 | 07:06 AM
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lol just buy some nokya..
Old Jan 31, 2008 | 07:06 AM
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they're really not that blue... lol and i doubt thats actual 6000k... and if they are... no... they cant be.. not from halogen bulbs... that site is soooo wrong about HIDs... but i have custom blue right now in oregon and i havent gotten pulled over yet.. depends on where you are, but if u get HID 6000k they are white with a slight hint of blue.. which is ok.. but if you want deep blue, get HIDs... you can get whatever color you want!
Old Jan 31, 2008 | 12:09 PM
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idk about that but I got the 6K from MobileHID and its barely blue. Just a hint of blue but mostly white.
Old Jan 31, 2008 | 12:47 PM
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i have those exact H4 fake HID headlight bulbs

i've had them for about 2 years and i havent been pulled over once.


they are VERY blue, but it looks like a concentrated HID blue, not a super blue fake H4


i got mine for $25 shipped from luminicsdirect.com
Old Jan 31, 2008 | 12:54 PM
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Those are nowhere near 6000k, it's more like 9000k minus the HID output. You might as well stick a cathode in your headlight and call it a day. And these bulbs are going to burn up your harness over a period of time.
Old Jan 31, 2008 | 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by CarbonXe
these bulbs are going to burn up your harness over a period of time.
i havent had any problem



they're regular H4 bulbs dipped in clear blue paint so its as if they're normal headlights


and they appear to be about 9k or 10k
Old Jan 31, 2008 | 01:00 PM
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Yes, they are too blue. You won't be able to see a damn thing because they are a regular halogen bulb with a blue coating. Save your money and get an HID kit. True 6000K HID kits will only have a slight blue tint to them.
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6000K.
Old Jan 31, 2008 | 01:15 PM
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they're right


you'll be alot happier with a true HID kit


they're brighter, and use less power.


I'd switch to HID's but its one of those "get to it when i get to it" mods
Old Jan 31, 2008 | 02:28 PM
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daniel, if you choose to go with Luminics, get the titanium white bulbs and get a heavy duty relay harness. It'll help prevent frying your stock harness.

otherwise, save up to buy a quality HID kit.
Old Jan 31, 2008 | 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Olesen_Custom_Automotive
I'd switch to HID's but its one of those "get to it when i get to it" mods
Plus the longer you put it off, means the longer you put off replacing the bulbs. Mine are showing some fade and I regret leaving them on 100% of the time I drive.. .
Old Jan 31, 2008 | 03:28 PM
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luminics.... search and see that everyone will tell you to stay away from them. they light output is HORRIBLE. the only thing that it stays true to is the color but eventually fades away and will only last you for several months. i went through 2 sets of luminics and seeing them at night was almost equivalent to driving without your headlights on. trust me, there are a lot of topics about luminics on this forum.
Old Jan 31, 2008 | 04:50 PM
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i guess im getting some real HID bulbs.90bucks at mobilehid
Old Jan 31, 2008 | 05:04 PM
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=) good choice
Old Jan 31, 2008 | 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by XIEmperorIX
I bought mine from oznium.com and I also have 6000k. It has a hint of blue but its mostly white. I love em =) Had a couple people flash there high beams at me but thats about it...

But yeah I highly reccomend oznium for HID's! They have great customer service and make a good product. I've also heard some great things about MobileHID's..I think thats the name? correct me if I'm wrong..
I highly recommend oznium for anything, they are the best, fast shipping, good customer service. I live in the bay area, ordered some stuff on a thursday morning and got it friday.



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