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Please put me in for a set!
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Ok I am doing some research on HIDs from morning and gathered some info... It seems like most OEM HIDs come with 4300k bulbs as they resemble superwhite light while 6000k are not that bluish like 8000k, but will output some cool white color (with bluish tint standing out). Also I see two types of HID bulbs D2S (for projector assemblies) and D2R bulbs (for reflector type). While 5000k is in between 4300k and 6000k, and also the light output lumens is not much different (5000k=3000lumens, 6000k=2800lumens). Also 6000k are ~20% less brighter than 4300k, but compared to stock, u will never notice . Any higher color temperature is having a drastic fall in lumens (or to be specific visible light output) and they will look more ricey and cheap . Also, widely used D2 bulbs are filled with mercury while the advanced D3/4 are mercury free.
I think Tom choosed the best one and I would also like to go with 5000k. remember that after certain period, these bulbs change their color as they approach their death, but in real world we may never reach it, unless on public transportation vehicles. -Pavan Last edited by pavanbabut; 07-28-2007 at 01:09 PM. |
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In one unexpected, magnanamous gesture, Tom offered to uninstall the HIDs from his claret and install them in my Polo. These are truly plug-n-play. No additional wiring, no cutting or splicing of any kind. The 12V lead in the stock headlight socket plugs into the ballast to transform the 12V going in into a 23,000V output. In order to protect the ballasts from heat and keep them cool, Tom installed then in the front fenderwells, outside the engine compartment. The passenger side ballast is in front of the airbox intake resonator, and the driver's side ballast is in front of the airbag sensor. Plenty of room for installation and air circulation. The brackets the ballasts snap in to are sturdy and easy to mount and protect against movement and vibration. Just unbolt the inner fender liners to gain access to the inner fender, attach the ballast bracket to a bolt already there and drill a small hole to attach the bottom of the bracket with a screw. Snap in the ballast and run the wires through existing openings and connect to the bulbs. More than enough wire. Shouldn't take any more than 45 minutes at the very most. Even up against my PIAAs, the difference is quite amazing!! Very similar in color but the light output is SOOO much higher. Adding my PIAA high-beams makes for a startling sight. When the lights first fire up, they are a pale bluish-green color, but after a warmup of 30 seconds they are as white as white can be. The current draw is so much less than the stock bulbs; when turning them on my voltmeter shows a .1V drop, and immediately recovers. Using them, together with my PIAA high beams, the total initial draw is less than .3V. I believe the whole thing draws less than 7 amps. If you want a significant upgrade to your lighting performance, this is THE kit. High quality components, great warranty, easy installation amd more. It is very easy to uninstall the kit and return to a stock configuration if you want to sell your car, or just move it into another vehicle. And the price is only $199.00. You can see the manufacturer's website by clicking on THIS LINK When driving the dark, back country roads to my new house, I was using my high beams a lot to watch for deer; having to dim them when oncoming traffic approaches. Now, with the HIDs alone, I can see much, much further down the road, with greater clarity and definition, without offending oncoming traffic. My highest recommendation! Thank you again, Tom. Your generousity and unselfish willingness to accommodate the needs of anyone the SVX family is once again demonstrated. .
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. Subaru Ambassador 1996 Polo Green LSi #216..138,100 miles...SOLD JFICX8659TH100216.....Date of Manufacture: November 16, 1995..... Fuji Heavy Industries..Ōta North Plant....Ōta City,. Gunma Prefecture, Japan In-Service Date: January 2, 1997 "The Pristine Green Polo Machine” First Polo Green on the Network First Clear front turn signals, JDM Alcyone hood emblem, rear panel, and BOXER engine cover on the Network (US) (2000) First 5000K HID factory fog lights (2007) First SVX JDM BBS wheels on a USDM SVX (2013) HID lighting (5000K) for headlight and H3 fog lights, PIAA SuperExtreme 120W high beams, rebuilt EG33 longblock, Cometic head gaskets, Phase II flexplate, AMR aluminum radiator with custom silicone hoses, 160A high-output alternator in aluminum-ceramic coated case, new design alternator wiring upgrade v.4, rare factory headlight protectors, refinished JDM BBS mesh aluminum wheels and custom, polished billet aluminum new hex center caps, LED grille mod, R1 Concepts high-carbon cryo slotted rotors, Akebono ceramic pads, Goodridge S/S braided brake lines, Smallcar Stage 1 shift kit, ThermalTech aluminum/ceramic-coated valve covers, Energy Suspension urethane front & rear swaybar bushings, Bontrager22 rear swaybar with QS Components Chromoly Teflon/Kevlar endlinks, "$15.00/5 minute" suspension mod. Hella Supertone horns, Custom stainless steel exhaust system with 2" headpipes, Magnaflow cats, AeroTurbine AR25 resonator /AWD "Bullet" muffler. R.I.P. 2010 Subaru Outback Limited 2.5 CVT...338,000 miles. Totaled by a 1,300 lb. COW March 4, 2016 2014 Hyundai Avante Limited ...178,000 miles. Actually quieter and smoother than the Outback 2007 Mazda Miata MX-5 PRHT...102,000 miles. Plenty of parts, service and windshields. 4th Registered Network member —2/21/2001 My NEW locker..I...My Email..I..Wikipedia/SVX . . Last edited by svxcess; 07-31-2007 at 09:22 AM. |
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I cant wait to get my own set!
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Chris SVX World Network Administrator -1993 Subaru SVX LS-L, Barcelona Red, #46, 160,000+ Miles (Sold to SomethingElse) -2011 Toyota Sienna SE, Black, 30,000+ Miles (Swagger Wagon ) -2002 BMW R 1150R ABS, Black, 26,000+ Miles (Daily Driver ) SVX Owner from February 1997 to March 2008 SVX Online Community Member since February 1998 SVX World Network Member since February 2002, Member #520 Life is a game. Play to win. The world belongs to those who can laugh at it. |
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that was when the bulbs were longer than the 9006 bulbs that are stock. I saw these in action this weekend. One was HID, the other was stock.... WOW was there a difference. Eric pointed out the best part while we were looking at them... Cover the HID for a second to show the strength of one stock bulb... Then cover the stocker and try and notice the difference These are bright!!! and they look great too Sign me up
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-Pavan. Last edited by pavanbabut; 07-31-2007 at 10:12 AM. |
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Dave is on his way here with four sets, two sets of 5000, and two sets of 6000s.
I am going to go through this thread, and the PMs to see who was first. He will have more in ten days. He has 8000s, (but neither I or he recommend them.) But if you insist he will bring them.
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For color reference
5000K is pure white light with just the barest tinge of yellow. 6000K is pure white light 8000K is cool white with tinges of blue. At this temperature and above, the light output is the same, but the visual brightness is significantly decreased. The 5000K is a perfect color match to the PIAA Platinum Plus white bulbs I still have in my high beams and fog lights. Either one of these (5000 or 6000) are perfectly fine. With full sunlight shining directly onto the front of the car, the HIDs still outshine everything with pure white light. .
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. Subaru Ambassador 1996 Polo Green LSi #216..138,100 miles...SOLD JFICX8659TH100216.....Date of Manufacture: November 16, 1995..... Fuji Heavy Industries..Ōta North Plant....Ōta City,. Gunma Prefecture, Japan In-Service Date: January 2, 1997 "The Pristine Green Polo Machine” First Polo Green on the Network First Clear front turn signals, JDM Alcyone hood emblem, rear panel, and BOXER engine cover on the Network (US) (2000) First 5000K HID factory fog lights (2007) First SVX JDM BBS wheels on a USDM SVX (2013) HID lighting (5000K) for headlight and H3 fog lights, PIAA SuperExtreme 120W high beams, rebuilt EG33 longblock, Cometic head gaskets, Phase II flexplate, AMR aluminum radiator with custom silicone hoses, 160A high-output alternator in aluminum-ceramic coated case, new design alternator wiring upgrade v.4, rare factory headlight protectors, refinished JDM BBS mesh aluminum wheels and custom, polished billet aluminum new hex center caps, LED grille mod, R1 Concepts high-carbon cryo slotted rotors, Akebono ceramic pads, Goodridge S/S braided brake lines, Smallcar Stage 1 shift kit, ThermalTech aluminum/ceramic-coated valve covers, Energy Suspension urethane front & rear swaybar bushings, Bontrager22 rear swaybar with QS Components Chromoly Teflon/Kevlar endlinks, "$15.00/5 minute" suspension mod. Hella Supertone horns, Custom stainless steel exhaust system with 2" headpipes, Magnaflow cats, AeroTurbine AR25 resonator /AWD "Bullet" muffler. R.I.P. 2010 Subaru Outback Limited 2.5 CVT...338,000 miles. Totaled by a 1,300 lb. COW March 4, 2016 2014 Hyundai Avante Limited ...178,000 miles. Actually quieter and smoother than the Outback 2007 Mazda Miata MX-5 PRHT...102,000 miles. Plenty of parts, service and windshields. 4th Registered Network member —2/21/2001 My NEW locker..I...My Email..I..Wikipedia/SVX . . |
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For more direct reference I am attaching a color temperature bar from wikipedia.....
Color_temperature Both 5000k and 6000k fall in the white zone, but 5000k is higher in visible light output in lumens rather than 6000k. But you may not notice it with naked eye, unless you use a photometer (better with collimated beam ). But either of them is good. Here are some more links for 5000k versus 6000k from beamer forums... Pic1 Pic2 Pic3 Can we have any option on 35w vs 50w ?? -Pavan. Last edited by pavanbabut; 07-31-2007 at 02:54 PM. |
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Sign me up for the 5000k....
There goes my wallet again
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