HID's....which are the brightest

Rebelman · 11-05-2010, 07:33 PM

i am looking to buy HID's i want to know which are the brightest i want to get 6k for my pearl white z can anyone help??

Trips · 11-05-2010, 07:41 PM

Look here, and judge for yourself? I'm not promoting this site it's only for info.
typically people go to 6k hid's

HID Xenon Bulbs(D1S/D1R, D2S/D2R): HID Xenon Bulbs, HID Replacement Bulbs, Xetronic D2S HID Bulbs

LMBmikeZ · 11-05-2010, 07:45 PM

I'm in for responses, I also want to put in some HID's in the spring. In past cars I have liked going with 8k

Rebelman · 11-05-2010, 07:49 PM

i have a pearl white and think the white hids will look nice i am asking what brand is best and brightest

dethred · 11-06-2010, 12:47 AM

Most actual lighting experts will say 4300k. The closer you get to actual white, the brighter it is. Anything under 4300k and it begins to yellow, anything over begins to turn blue and darkens.

Jquad · 11-06-2010, 04:56 AM

6k FTW bro

, but 5k is brighter

didymus · 11-06-2010, 06:47 AM

Don't get the stupid blue ones!

daisuke149 · 11-06-2010, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by didymus

Don't get the stupid blue ones!

Yes get the smart blue ones!!

TongMan · 11-06-2010, 08:00 AM

5000k is bright white...6000k has a hint of blue. Go for the 5000k

SophiaZ · 11-06-2010, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by TongMan

5000k is bright white...6000k has a hint of blue. Go for the 5000k

I have the 5000k and they look great.
I'm actually about to get some 6000k just becuz my leds are brighter than my headlights

onefastz · 11-06-2010, 10:41 AM

I have 8000k and love them. It's bright white with a hint of blue. Why change them and not have a considerably noticeable difference? Go 8000k!

G Fo12ce · 11-06-2010, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by dethred

Most actual lighting experts will say 4300k. The closer you get to actual white, the brighter it is. Anything under 4300k and it begins to yellow, anything over begins to turn blue and darkens.

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Originally Posted by Jquad

6k FTW bro

, but 5k is brighter

I'm thinking of changing my stock ones purely for performance/functionality. I drive a canyon road to get to work and it's dark. I've seen a few people who've hit dear (yes there are dear in Orange County). I'm scared of those f-er's lol.

Thanks for that info ^^, I confirms what I've read (that 5k is the most light).

Now that I know what range to get, are there any cars that come factory with 5K's that will last long like OEM that I can use? I've seen that Sylvania commercial with that guy changing the lights on his daughters car. They claim you get a wider (more light on the sides which is good for dear spotting) and further down the road. Anyone know what kelvin those are or can reccoment another good brand? On non-HID cars I've used PIAA, that all the experience I have with bulbs.

LMBmikeZ · 11-06-2010, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by onefastz

I have 8000k and love them. It's bright white with a hint of blue. Why change them and not have a considerably noticeable difference? Go 8000k!

I agree! Plus with past HID's I have done in other cars I have liked the 8k the best 6k looks to much like stock IMO..... 10K is to purple, maybe if it was a chic's car!

Rebelman · 11-06-2010, 02:42 PM

yeah i think i will go with 5k but what brands or manufacturers are the best for hids becuase i have bought some and they were ok but in the rain i could not see ish so i want a really good brand now...

Raven · 11-06-2010, 03:10 PM

Phillips 85122+ are regarded as some of the best. they produce a pure white 4300k output. thats the absolute brightest.

11-05-2010, 07:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
Rebelman Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fontana, CA Posts: 50 Drives: 2009 370Z PearlWhite Rep Power: 14	HID's....which are the brightest i am looking to buy HID's i want to know which are the brightest i want to get 6k for my pearl white z can anyone help?? __________________ 370z, Pearl white, tinted windows, sports package, 6spd man.

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Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Look here, and judge for yourself? I'm not promoting this site it's only for info. typically people go to 6k hid's HID Xenon Bulbs(D1S/D1R, D2S/D2R): HID Xenon Bulbs, HID Replacement Bulbs, Xetronic D2S HID Bulbs __________________

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Rebelman Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fontana, CA Posts: 50 Drives: 2009 370Z PearlWhite Rep Power: 14	i have a pearl white and think the white hids will look nice i am asking what brand is best and brightest __________________ 370z, Pearl white, tinted windows, sports package, 6spd man.

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Jquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ny Posts: 1,391 Drives: 2k10Z34Pw Rep Power: 17	6k FTW bro, but 5k is brighter __________________ \|\|F.I.CBE 18" CF muffler\|\|Injen CAI\|\|CF Bpillars\|\|CF Stage 1 Side mirror\|\|CS Amuse Kit\|\|JquadHeadlights\|\|3mTB35%Tint\|\|Work Gnosis GS2\|\| Wish List==>\|\|GTM TT\|\|Coils\|\|Camber Arms\|\|Tires\|\|Wing\|\|Hotchkis Sways\|\| Last edited by Jquad; 11-06-2010 at 09:33 AM.

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dethred Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Williamsburg Posts: 13 Drives: Acura TL SHAWD Tech Rep Power: 14	Most actual lighting experts will say 4300k. The closer you get to actual white, the brighter it is. Anything under 4300k and it begins to yellow, anything over begins to turn blue and darkens.

11-06-2010, 06:47 AM	#7 (permalink)
didymus Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence / Boston Posts: 564 Drives: 280 / 370Z Rep Power: 305	Don't get the stupid blue ones!

11-06-2010, 08:00 AM	#9 (permalink)
TongMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,297 Drives: 2013 Nissan GTR Rep Power: 715	5000k is bright white...6000k has a hint of blue. Go for the 5000k

11-06-2010, 10:41 AM	#11 (permalink)
onefastz Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chattanooga Posts: 187 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z MB Rep Power: 15	I have 8000k and love them. It's bright white with a hint of blue. Why change them and not have a considerably noticeable difference? Go 8000k!

11-06-2010, 02:42 PM	#14 (permalink)
Rebelman Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fontana, CA Posts: 50 Drives: 2009 370Z PearlWhite Rep Power: 14	yeah i think i will go with 5k but what brands or manufacturers are the best for hids becuase i have bought some and they were ok but in the rain i could not see ish so i want a really good brand now... __________________ 370z, Pearl white, tinted windows, sports package, 6spd man.

11-06-2010, 03:10 PM	#15 (permalink)
Raven Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Valley Village Posts: 138 Drives: Scion TC Rep Power: 14	Phillips 85122+ are regarded as some of the best. they produce a pure white 4300k output. thats the absolute brightest.