HID Headlights

AdamRacer · 01-08-2015, 09:25 AM

I'm not a fan of the factory yellowish-white color of the headlights. I've heard of issues though when changing the bulbs to a higher Kelvin such as 8k or 10k, is that true? Does the ballast have to be changed as well?

F4iMerlin · 01-09-2015, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by AdamRacer

I'm not a fan of the factory yellowish-white color of the headlights. I've heard of issues though when changing the bulbs to a higher Kelvin such as 8k or 10k, is that true? Does the ballast have to be changed as well?

You do not have to change ballasts. Just go with a 35watt bulb. The only other issue is, once you start going higher than about 6000k you give up brightness for color. The color of the bulb gets progressively more blue, but you will sacrifice some brightness.

I went with 10000k because I was going for a certain look. I did give up some light, but it is not bad. Optimal brightness is around 5000 - 6000k.

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AdamRacer Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: North Florida Posts: 316 Drives: '12 MBlue 370z 6sp Rep Power: 15	I'm not a fan of the factory yellowish-white color of the headlights. I've heard of issues though when changing the bulbs to a higher Kelvin such as 8k or 10k, is that true? Does the ballast have to be changed as well?