OEM HID Color Temp?
09-22-2010, 11:22 PM
#3
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4200-4500K - the lens refraction in most ellipsoid headlights gives the impression of a more "blueish purple" hue than the bulb itself actually projects.
Next time you're near an Audi/BMW (typically the "bluest" looking ellipsoids) look at the road in front of the car, and it'll be white.
To the OP: If you want OEM -LOOKING- HIDs then you'll probably want 6000Ks.
Next time you're near an Audi/BMW (typically the "bluest" looking ellipsoids) look at the road in front of the car, and it'll be white.
To the OP: If you want OEM -LOOKING- HIDs then you'll probably want 6000Ks.
09-23-2010, 07:07 AM
#5
6th Gear Member
A bit off topic, but has anyone seen a comparison of a 5000k HID to a 5000k halogen? I'd be curious to see what the light output difference really is.
FWIW, I had stock halogens in my SUV (typically about 3500k-3800k) and replaced them with 5000k halogens. In wet weather at night, the useable light output was poor. I switched to the 4100k Silverstar Ultras and was VERY pleased. Again, fwiw...
FWIW, I had stock halogens in my SUV (typically about 3500k-3800k) and replaced them with 5000k halogens. In wet weather at night, the useable light output was poor. I switched to the 4100k Silverstar Ultras and was VERY pleased. Again, fwiw...
09-23-2010, 03:46 PM
#6
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Location: Louisiana
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I just want to match color temp when I get the HID fogs. I know I know that is not the prupose of "fog" lights but I never drive my car in fog and even when I have driven other card in the fog they did not have fog lights and I survived.
01-13-2011, 09:40 PM
#8
it is 43k close to stock bulbs....and 5k and 6k are also most popular HID colors with a hint of blue tint....i got VVME brand new 43k HID kit for my 05 Mustang..
refer to this HID color chart:
http://www.vvme.com/page.html?chapter=5&id=34
refer to this HID color chart:
http://www.vvme.com/page.html?chapter=5&id=34
01-13-2011, 10:44 PM
#10
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I pulled a bulb on my OEM install not a year back and looked it up, I could have sworn it was 5400. I might just remember this wrong and it was 4400, but fairly certain, not that it matters as this is a necromancy thread, but still, have to check this again when I get a chance.
Last edited by wayne613; 01-13-2011 at 10:46 PM.