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Old 01-07-2009, 08:07 PM
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i would recommend against 10000k HIDs, as the higher the k (kelvin rating), the lower the light output, not to mention that purplish/pink color looks a little odd. 4300k is ideal for light output (lumens). with that said, i highly suggest 6000k.
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Thank you that is good to know, How about the cffl halo rings with 6000k headlights
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Originally Posted by bambo2888
i would recommend against 10000k HIDs, as the higher the k (kelvin rating), the lower the light output, not to mention that purplish/pink color looks a little odd. 4300k is ideal for light output (lumens). with that said, i highly suggest 6000k.
I have 10k and mine is blue and very bright, but will not look like a supernova and blind anyone. You do not get any purple color until you hit 12k unless you bought a garbage set.

Also, contact the sellers about putting the HID's into the halo sets, I have gotten responses from several vendors advising against it. No personal experience, but just letting you know to clarify.

I ended up getting aftermarket OEM stye black set to put mine in to help with the glare and to continue the black/blue theme I am going for. Gonna go check it out now since it's dark now.
Old 01-07-2009, 10:49 PM
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Thanks im gonna look into it, Ive seen some awesome headlights coming out and the halos are really cool too but i wouldnt wanna burn them up or anything like that.
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Has anyone used the Katzkin or leatherseats.com Leather interior kits if so im interested in opinions of which is the better way to go.
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Originally Posted by miller33541
I'm starting my upgrades over the next month, i actually have my list and will share it with you so if you have any suggestions id appreciate it 1. Programmer (gryphon), 2. Redoing my exhaust 2 flowmaster 40 series off the cats Y'ed out the back, 3. S/b Cold Air Intake, 4. 2.5 Level Kit , 5. Chrome Mirrors, 6. Chrome handles, 7. Line of fire/Ice 8. Tryp Grill, 9. Wood Dash Kit, 10. HID 10000k and last but not least 11. Katskin Leather Seat replacements, I hope to take as many pictures as i can and share them such as blackbetty did and I will start buying all of these next month with income taxes so depending on how much i get depends on how much i do..... This is also the order i want to do it in so im up for suggestions or criticism

Well so i got smoking deals on the tryp grille and Edge Evo programmer so i went ahead and got them, Ill post pics as soon as they are ready.
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OK so here's a pic of the tryp grille and the edge evo 2 programmer, So far everything's moving forward i have to drop 600.00 tomorrow for a new torque converter so i may have to eliminate 1 item from my list but hopefully not. Im still up for suggestions or criticism though.
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Old 01-28-2009, 10:16 PM
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While measuring the wheel well openings i found that it measures 6.5 inches in the back and 4" in the front from top of tire to fender well, Is it recommended to go with the 2 or 2.5 level kit, seeing that any weight in the back would make the back squat.
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Depends on what look you are looking for. How often are you going to add several hundred pounds? If you are concerned, get the 2.5 and add a leaf...
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My toolbox is the contractor series box its 28" wide and at times has held over 400lbs (checked with scale) with all the tools in it. i just dont want to hinder the look by having the back sag.


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