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Old Jun 15, 2012 | 05:01 AM
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I have hid's from meng motorsports 35w. 8k. works well when everything is dry. The problem occurs when it is raining at night. Cant see anything. Now I've seen cars whose hid's lights the ground even with 8k-10k. do i need a 55w baluster?? inputs please. thank you in advance
Old Jun 15, 2012 | 03:41 PM
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55w will produce more light. But you lose color.
Old Jun 16, 2012 | 03:53 AM
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well i don't mind color, like i could go with with 5k then
Old Jun 16, 2012 | 12:58 PM
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your problem is that you are using 8000k, which is easily lost when there is rain on the ground. there is a reason that OEM HIDs are 4300k. it provides the most useful light in any weather condition.
Old Jun 16, 2012 | 02:11 PM
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What if I went with 5k for a clean white color?
Old Jun 16, 2012 | 02:14 PM
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yup, with 5000k you will immediately notice better visibility while still using the 35w ballasts.
Old Jun 16, 2012 | 02:59 PM
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Alright that sounds like a plan then. Of it doesn't work out then I'll go with a 55w ballister
Old Jun 16, 2012 | 03:09 PM
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That does sound like a plan
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