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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 05:51 AM
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Hey guys I want to get HID's and I need some help. I really want just a pure white color, which is why I am thinking about getting 4300 or 6000k. But I dont really care for that blue color, and I dont want it to be that noticible where I would have problems with police an crap, but I want it to be significantly better than stock. Do you think its even worth getting 4300k? and I am getting the VRD fog lights too do you recommend getting HID's for those as well and should I do them the same as my headlights? I want some input before I start ordering stuff. Thanks guys!
Old Oct 1, 2007 | 06:23 AM
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4300k will be pretty damn bright, 6000k will "appear" bright due to the color of the light but in reality it will be dimmer or equal to your stock bulbs.
Old Oct 1, 2007 | 06:29 AM
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i say 5k will be the purest white you'll find.
Old Oct 1, 2007 | 06:43 AM
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yea i got 6000k and it comes out blue but cops dont hassle me for it! they hassled me on my tint and not having a front plate!
Old Oct 1, 2007 | 06:45 AM
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I'm gonna agree with Dakine. Go 5k.
Old Oct 1, 2007 | 07:04 AM
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If you going to get HID's go to https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...ght=mobile+hid
My friend has HID kit from mobile hid, hes got the 5k. They are pretty bright at night.
Old Oct 1, 2007 | 12:05 PM
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i've got a mobile kit too.
great kit no issues yet.
i went with 4300 on my 2008
looks like thats what it came with
no cop issues yet.
also had a buddy of mines roommate take a look at the car.
he's a cop, had no clue they weren't stock until he popped the hood and saw the balast. I didn't mount them under like i should have.
Old Oct 1, 2007 | 02:20 PM
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Get the 4300K. That's the whitest and brightest (most lumens) combination. I recently got a 6K kit, and the output is more intense but not a great deal over stock; just a nicer color. But if you don't like the 4300K look, you can always order new bulbs.
Old Oct 1, 2007 | 05:13 PM
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if you want a pure white color, go with 5000k. i am installing my 5000k bulbs this week hopefully, so i will post some pics if u'd like.
Old Oct 1, 2007 | 05:23 PM
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Man I have to say this. I hate all those bulbs. HID, FAKE HID, anything more than stock. I know they look cool and all but DAMN they hurt my eyes when they are coming at you. I just don't see the point. I know some people say "I can see better since they are brighter" I think thats actually a not so good point. If you are blinding the other driver it doesn't matter how well you can see when the suddenly can't see and swipe you head on because the couldn't see where they were going!

A little dramatic yeah but seriously, those lights suck!
Old Oct 1, 2007 | 09:04 PM
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im not stock...

Old Oct 1, 2007 | 11:25 PM
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man those projectors were sexy in person. my blue bra was cooler though....ahah
Old Oct 2, 2007 | 05:14 AM
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this is probably a dumb question but whats the difference between the single and dual beam HID's?
Old Oct 2, 2007 | 05:36 AM
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i'm guessing some HIDs could shoot out only high or low beam, and others could be used as high and low beam. again, im guessing here.
Old Oct 2, 2007 | 05:55 AM
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you dont need dual beam hid lights. they are for some cars that have 1 bulb which does both high and low.
really HID housings have a "high and low" lense position. the lense its self moves.

depending on the model of your car stick to the proper single bulb and you should be good. for 2008 model cars its H11
Old Oct 2, 2007 | 07:00 AM
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single and dual beam? u mean xenon and bi-xenon?
Old Oct 2, 2007 | 06:07 PM
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No I know that xenon and bi-xenon means you can use your HID's on high and low beams but I was looking on a site and it had options for getting dual or single beam. I have an 07, so what bulbs would I need?
Old Oct 2, 2007 | 10:31 PM
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Go 5k you wont regret it! They look awesome and pure white no hint of blue .
Old Oct 3, 2007 | 05:31 AM
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ok thanks guys!!! 5k it is!
Old Oct 3, 2007 | 05:38 AM
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Originally Posted by rvpps2rocks
man those projectors were sexy in person. my blue bra was cooler though....ahah

love the color :D



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