rottdog300

I'm curious if i can replace just the bulbs to get a different color bulb from stock, or would i have to change ballasts and everything

Fastmax05

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do u have HID to start... or just normal Bulbs...

If u have HIDS to start im sure u can just change it out to a different type IE 900k 10000k etc...

I might be wrong.???

S_Klass

Nope, you're right. Stock bulbs should be 4300K, going to 6000K gives you white with a faint blue tint. 8000K gives you white with a strong blue tint, while 10000K and above gives you a pink/violet tint.

NmexMAX

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The higher the temp rating, the lower the light output. They came 4300K from the factory for a reason.

SmokinMaxSE

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True, infact I can't see at night most of the time without the fog lights. The HIDs are pretty to look at though.

DeusExMaxima

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Which lights are brighter - 4,300k or 8,000k?

NmexMAX

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Seems like 6k is a popular choice for a happy medium.

S_Klass

Yes, I have 6000K and I'm very pleased with them. 8000K is too blue IMO and it imparts an artificial tint to everything. I like the 'true-color' effect of 6000K.

Fastmax05

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When i finally get hids in i will be doing 6000k
I have seen ALL different colors and those are by far the best ... for my liking that is

DeusExMaxima

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6,000k sounds good . . but . . WHICH LIGHTS ARE BRIGHTER?? 6000k or 4300k

I VIK I

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For better visibility 4300k, and for even more go 3000K. People use them in there fogs, I have a pair sitting in my garage waiting to be installed. Its a yellowish color, Like the ones you see in the lexus.

NmexMAX

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4300 are brighter

brio_max

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Get the 5000k if possible. I was running with Philips Ultionons 6000k 3-4 months ago and i lost like 20% of the light output that a had with the stock ones - 4300k...

I VIK I

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I say stock.

chernmax

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A word of caution, at least 6 members (to my knowledge) on different Org's have had headlight housing sealing problems after HID conversions, their headlights as a result started condensating on the inside with some making almost 1/2 a cup of water INSIDE the light housing, OUCH!!!

xoomer.com

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I personally find 5000K to be the best but yeah between 6000 & 4300, 4300 wins

xoomer.com

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Thank god my maxie came with stock HIDs. I bought HID 5000K conversion kit for my fogs months ago but have no time to do the install, this sucks. I am sure the combo will look great.

I VIK I

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I jus got the 3k's put in!

rottdog300

yeah mine came with factory hid's anyone know a good place to pick up bulbs online ? i've never owned a car with hid's so i dunno where to go

DeusExMaxima

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Anyone know of brighter HIDs that are blue too? I have one that keeps blowing out.

DeusExMaxima

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I got some 6000K and they are great. I put in drivers side only to compare them, and they are bluer than stock, and see to have a bit better visibility to me. The stocker is slightly yellower. Clear difference when seeing them side by side. Ill try to get pics tomorrow and see if the camera can pick up the difference. and it was half the cost of the stealership.

AscendantMax

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just stick with 4300k. that's what i have on mine when i bought an aftermarket kit to replace the 9012 HIR halogens.

DeusExMaxima

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Ill take pics tonight and see if the cam picks up the difference. I like the 6000K better.

S_Klass

Yeah 6000K is visibly more attractive.

xoomer.com

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Correct!. 4300 is daylight emulating.

gorgeousyvette

hey can you put hid lights in the fog lights area..or are those lights just for show on some maxima's

xoomer.com

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YES, HID retrofit kits are available in the group buy section of this forum.

gorgeousyvette

are you serious?is it a quick thing to do??and does anybody have that already on their fog lights???

xoomer.com

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Plug and Play baby. ITS THAT EASY. Now getting to the housing is another story but so many have already done it that you should have no problem. Look it up in the stickies, there is a write up about it by PRJCTMAX

gorgeousyvette

wow i shouldnt like a complete moron when it came to that topic.sorry but thanks for the info..cause i got the factory hid lights so i thought it would look nice to put hid in the tiny fog lights..lol..wow guess im backtracked huh...

rottdog300

i wanna pick up a set of 6000k and maybe 6k or 5k for the fogs , i had silverstars in the fogs but for some reason i've never had any luck with the h3 silverstars they keep blowing , on this car and my sentra i had before this

DeusExMaxima

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Here are pics taken toward the car. The first pic is with flash to minimize brightness. You can plainly see the bluer light on the right. The second pic is without flash.




Theone on the right is 6000K light and the one on the left is OEM 4300K.

Monotaur

Nice, thanks DuesExMaxima. Would it be possible to get a shot looking out of the car onto the road in front? I'm also interested in the visibility these two bulbs give.

Thanks!

DeusExMaxima

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Yes, Ill try to get a shot from the drivers seat tonight. I really prefer the shine of the bluer bulbs. Its a personal preference.

DeusExMaxima

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Here are 3 shots taken from drivers seat. Left side is 6000k, right side is 4300k

DeusExMaxima

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bump.......

SickSE

Is that bumper really not a pain for you? I cant imagine taking that thing off just to put bulbs in and out. Whats your secret?

DeusExMaxima

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I loosen the lights and its juuuuust enough room to get the bulb in without removing bumper.

kamski

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What secret? Just undo the caps the the bulbs out and replace.... Unless you have hands liek Andre the Giant.

Kamski