HIDs...can I see some pics?

White95Max · 12-08-05, 09:44

I'm considering upgrading to a HID kit in the springtime. I want a bright white look, with no more than a slight blue tint to the light. What temperature rating am I looking for here -- 5000K? 6000K?

I'd really appreciate it if I could see some pictures of HID kits that you guys have, whether OEM or aftermarket. Please list your temperature rating too.

Can anyone recommend a good place to buy HIDs?
How hard is it to install HIDs?

Thanks in advance.

White95Max · 12-08-05, 09:55

Another question:

Do HIDs not have high beams? Some kits I've seen online have distinguished between low beam kits and low beam / high beam kits?

truzoom · 12-08-05, 09:59

The ones on the C6 vette look needle sharp, imo.

That's really all I can say on that...

White95Max · 12-08-05, 10:08

pics of the C6 HIDs?

PrinzII · 12-08-05, 10:33

Anywhere from 4000K - 5000K will give you a white light. Case in point, the HIDs on a 2k2 Max are 4150K.

Picus · 12-08-05, 11:15

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Originally Posted by White95Max

Another question:

Do HIDs not have high beams? Some kits I've seen online have distinguished between low beam kits and low beam / high beam kits?

I can answer this. Some HIDs have high beams and some don't (they use regular halogens for high beam), normally if it's listed as bi-xenon it'll be the high beams too (although in many cases there is only one hid, there is just an aperture that opens more fully when you have your high beams on) - but that counts as bi-xenon since both the regular and high beam are high intensity. Some actually have two hids per assembly.

Oh, as for what temperature does what:

5-6k is pretty standard if you want it to be almost totally white with just a slight blue tint. As you get up into 8k it gets more more blue, 10k being almost purple-ish. You normally get the most light at between 5-6k.

Picus · 12-08-05, 11:18

Oh, here is a pic of 8k vs 4k.

6k is a nice compromise, imo.

JohnnyDaJackal · 12-08-05, 11:45

Buy mine...6k HID kit for $125 OBO on aBay. No high beams, but trust me you don't need them. It's like stadium lighting

Djmigs · 12-08-05, 11:48

go to hidplanet.com.....they have a vast majority of info its like a library....also dont buy a kit or bulb if you want the best you need to do a retro fit that the best route and you wont regret it but the price can be hefty unless your willing to try yourself....by the way oem is around 4100k now remember bulb will colorshift(that mean with time the color will change with usuage)...also some cars have a blue like look but its do to the ousing specfic for HID and sharp cutoff....good luck and should you need help reg and ask for them on hidplanet also i can give you some points if need...good luck

Miami_vice · 12-08-05, 12:31

If i wanted hid for my 2001 mustang what type of lights do i need. Also im looking for anyone selling their HID that fit my mustang lights

White95Max · 12-08-05, 12:35

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Originally Posted by JohnnyDaJackal

Buy mine...6k HID kit for $125 OBO on aBay. No high beams, but trust me you don't need them. It's like stadium lighting

The HIDs from your RSX will fit mine? Yours are 9003, while my Protege takes a 9005.

I'll be reading a lot on HIDplanet tonight, but am I wrong in thinking that I need a new headlight assembly? I always thought it was a completely different assembly. Do you just replace the bulbs and wiring, and re-use the OEM headlight assembly?

chpsk8 · 12-08-05, 12:48

You should really go to HIDplanet.com and check out the forums. There is a lot of good information that is application specific.
Be aware that HID is more than a bulb. It is a bulb, and a ballast to power the bulb. When looking at retro kits you need to be aware of the distance between the bulb and the reflector in the lens. There used to be a place called Mr Jungs that custom molded the HID bulb into and H4 socket so it was the proper distance from the reflector. Cheap kits don't go to those lengths to ensure quality.
I've done many retro installs on motorcycles and they are a vast improvement when you get the right kit. I currently have OEM HIDs in my GS300. One thing I have noticed is that the cuttoff point is very sharp causing that little "jitter" look when you hit a bump.
HIDs are kind of hit or miss sometimes. Ive been on bikes where it was a significant improvement, and I've been in cars where it didn't make any difference. Its up to you on how you spend your $$ though.

Remember... HID planet.com....