Xenon question. Has anyone upgraded their xenon bulbs
#1
12-23-2005, 05:31 PM
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Xenon question. Has anyone upgraded their xenon bulbs
from 4700k (factory) to something higher like 6000k or 8000k?
Will it work if you just change the bulb and keep the factory ballasts?
thx
Will it work if you just change the bulb and keep the factory ballasts?
thx
#2
12-23-2005, 10:47 PM
Yes. The factory burning temperature is 4100/4300K and 6000K is usually blue while 8000K is usually purple. If you would want to get the color and go up in temperature, I would suggest going up only until 6000K.
The only downside to this type of modification is losing lumen or the amount of light being put into the ground. That's your cost of being "cool"
The only downside to this type of modification is losing lumen or the amount of light being put into the ground. That's your cost of being "cool"
#5
12-24-2005, 01:35 AM
Originally posted by 20C4S
u keep the factory ballasts.
does factory use Philips Ultinon or Osram Xenarc?
u keep the factory ballasts.
does factory use Philips Ultinon or Osram Xenarc?
Ultinon = 6000K so factory doesn't use ultinon.. I think just regular philips or osram bulbs...
#7
12-24-2005, 10:04 AM
Originally posted by evo_333
I was thinking about switching mine as well.... I'd go with Philips Ultinon
I was thinking about switching mine as well.... I'd go with Philips Ultinon
Philips 4300K part number is 85122
Philips 5000K part number is 85122+
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#8
12-24-2005, 10:18 AM
****! I got some 8000K bulbs because the 6000's were out-of-stock. Previously had 6000K in my low beams but they are being transferred to the fogs (with ballasts) and the 8000K will go in the low beams. Oh well, if they suck I'll just throw in the OE 4K or get another set of 6000K.
#10
12-24-2005, 11:00 AM
Originally posted by evo_333
8000k are too purple for my tastes... looks kind of ricey imo
8000k are too purple for my tastes... looks kind of ricey imo
For me, 5000K is the best... Best compromise between color and lumen output.
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12-24-2005, 12:26 PM
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#12
12-24-2005, 12:36 PM
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Originally posted by Bri
Not to mention the lower lumen output.
For me, 5000K is the best... Best compromise between color and lumen output.
Not to mention the lower lumen output.
For me, 5000K is the best... Best compromise between color and lumen output.
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12-24-2005, 12:39 PM
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