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Old 02-18-2008, 06:13 PM
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12000K is super bright almost blueish purple.
Im probably gonna go with a 8000K myself
I think they look better IMO
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Old 02-18-2008, 07:02 PM
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12000 is purple
dont get that. its all color and no output
you would want 6k or 8k
im thinking about 8k for myself so i dont get flashed. 6k is like pure white
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Old 02-18-2008, 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by fordct2002
12000 is purple
dont get that. its all color and no output
you would want 6k or 8k
im thinking about 8k for myself so i dont get flashed. 6k is like pure white
well i want an 8K with fog lights, Is there such a kit?
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Old 02-18-2008, 07:52 PM
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how about the 8k's in the headlights, and the silverstars in the fog lights?
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Originally Posted by Ty
how about the 8k's in the headlights, and the silverstars in the fog lights?
only if they match, im a stickler for matching lights
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Old 02-18-2008, 08:34 PM
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Hey, if you want to stand in front of it with the lights on, and stare at them, go for it, lol
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Old 02-18-2008, 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Ty
Hey, if you want to stand in front of it with the lights on, and stare at them, go for it, lol

It's not my retina's i want to burn out of my head!
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for the fogs you'll need to get a 9005 or 9006 bulb.. one of them is ahigh beam bulb so you wouldnt want that. hid u can go with that bulb size. halogen not sure. some people had melting issues with there fogs

it annoys me too when the lights dont match. i see alot of people around here with yellow (3000k) fogs and 8000k headlights.. it looks so stupid!!
and even if its a tint of blue off, i still know its there and it'll annoy me so your not alone 04screw
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Old 02-18-2008, 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by fordct2002
for the fogs you'll need to get a 9005 or 9006 bulb.. one of them is ahigh beam bulb so you wouldnt want that. hid u can go with that bulb size. halogen not sure. some people had melting issues with there fogs

it annoys me too when the lights dont match. i see alot of people around here with yellow (3000k) fogs and 8000k headlights.. it looks so stupid!!
and even if its a tint of blue off, i still know its there and it'll annoy me so your not alone 04screw

I'll buy the kit, but it would be easier if it was a complete light kit that does all 4. I hate trying to match stuff up, I'm meticulous and sometimes a PITA according to my GF. I has selective OCD!
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Old 02-18-2008, 10:01 PM
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Sorry folks, I'm riding the short bus today, but just so that I'm clear...

HID's are a complete replacement set that will last the lifetime of your vehicle and can be purchased in a range from like 4000k up to 14000K (stupid, crazy purple!) and will run me a few hundred dollars. Is this correct?

If I just wanted to replace my bulbs w/a brighter bulb than it sounds like the Sylvania Silverstars are the way to go and should cost about $80-$100 to replace my lows/hi's, and fogs? These will still dim over time and need replacement just like any other stock headlight bulb that you would use??

Now where do Halogen lights fall into these catergories and what are they exactly?

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