HID KIT color?? - Toyota Yaris Forums

pspeezy · 10-01-2010, 07:22 PM

im ordering my HID kit tonight off of MI and im just curious as to whether i should get 6000k or 8000k.

can anyone confirm if this colour chart is accurate with the colors of the HID kits off of MI?
http://www.delonixradar.com.au/hid-x...lour-chart.php
(based off of this colour chart i want 8000k^^^)

the part where im confused on is im not sure exactly where my buddy got his hid kit from but this is apparently 6000k unless hes a compulsive liar/theres a huge difference with different brands:

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-..._7030564_n.jpg

help?!

LA Yaris · 10-01-2010, 07:45 PM

I ask a CHP Officer and they said anything under to 8000k is ok. Anything over that is not just FYI

This 8000k on my car

Brian · 10-01-2010, 07:52 PM

Get the 6000k. It will give you better visibility than the 8000k.

LA Yaris · 10-01-2010, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian

Get the 6000k. It will give you better visibility than the 8000k.

What are your's Brian ?

yariseggvvti · 10-01-2010, 08:26 PM

I got 6000k. 6000k is crystal white and 8000k is a bit of blueish. Also, 6000k visibility better than 8000k. Even though 8000k looks better for the incoming traffic, it dose not do much visibility on the road. Get a 6000k and 8000k on each side and compare it.

P.S when you install the HID, you need to adjust your head light a bit cuz the rays are too bright for incoming traffic.

Brian · 10-01-2010, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by LA Yaris

What are your's Brian ?

5000k.

pspeezy · 10-01-2010, 09:42 PM

i just talked to a couple buddies and my brother and ive come to the conclusion im going with 8000k for two main reasons,

1. looks way sexier in my opinion
2. even if the 6000k does give better visibility than 8000k, 8000k still gives a ton better visibility than the stock bulbs.

but you guys have helped a ton in helping me decide so thanks all! :)

pspeezy · 10-01-2010, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LA Yaris

I ask a CHP Officer and they said anything under to 8000k is ok. Anything over that is not just FYI

This 8000k on my car

looks reallly nice, thanks and this is what im going with

ross sez · 10-04-2010, 06:54 AM

A little off of the topic, but a quick question regarding HIDs/Projectors... do you have to use HID if you install projectors?

Brian · 10-04-2010, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ross sez

A little off of the topic, but a quick question regarding HIDs/Projectors... do you have to use HID if you install projectors?

No, but your light output is gonna be horrible. It also depends if the projectors are designed for halogen or HIDs.

big lo · 10-04-2010, 08:03 AM

This man knows all, and its true indeed.

SAV912 · 10-05-2010, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by pspeezy

2. even if the 6000k does give better visibility than 8000k, 8000k still gives a ton better visibility than the stock bulbs.

Looks are for car shows. You'll notice the horrid visibility of 8000K the very first time it rains. Guarantee it.

The point of HID is to get as close to natural light as possible, which hovers between 4100K and 5000K. Your 8000K blues and 12000K purples may look fantabulous in the parking lot but, when coupled with the fact that most HIDs on this site are installed in Yaris reflectors not designed anywhere near optimal capacity for the HID bulbs, they are form over function in the most severe sense and, in many cases, the light output is so scattered that the actual illumination is worse than stock, off the shelf halogens.

And I don't know about you, but when it comes to driving out in the country here in SE Georgia, I want my lights to work as efficiently as possible. Not look blue. Just some food for thought.

-SAV

nracing · 10-05-2010, 11:41 AM

8000k have great visibility, and they have almost the same light output compared to a 6000k kit, i have 8000k on headlights and fog.

pspeezy · 10-05-2010, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SAV912

Looks are for car shows. You'll notice the horrid visibility of 8000K the very first time it rains. Guarantee it.

The point of HID is to get as close to natural light as possible, which hovers between 4100K and 5000K. Your 8000K blues and 12000K purples may look fantabulous in the parking lot but, when coupled with the fact that most HIDs on this site are installed in Yaris reflectors not designed anywhere near optimal capacity for the HID bulbs, they are form over function in the most severe sense and, in many cases, the light output is so scattered that the actual illumination is worse than stock, off the shelf halogens.

And I don't know about you, but when it comes to driving out in the country here in SE Georgia, I want my lights to work as efficiently as possible. Not look blue. Just some food for thought.

-SAV

hmm i respect what you say, (becuase it obviously seems like you know what youre talking about)

but i already ordered them, so i guess i just gotta wait and find out.

hope for the best, expect the worst!

Brian · 10-05-2010, 01:37 PM

You'll be fine with 8000k. There's not much rain here in SoCal. Remember that the best visibility will be 3000k especially in rain.

pspeezy · 10-05-2010, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian

You'll be fine with 8000k. There's not much rain here in SoCal. Remember that the best visibility will be 3000k especially in rain.

i also respect this guy cause i know he knows his stuff hahaha

thanks brian!

33OH · 10-05-2010, 02:50 PM

8000K is fine for visibility, I ran them for 2 years no problems. You'll love 'em.

pspeezy · 10-05-2010, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 33OH

8000K is fine for visibility, I ran them for 2 years no problems. You'll love 'em.

woop woop! i cant wait to finally install them. it feels like the days when you are waiting for something to be shipped come by so......much.......slower.

10-01-2010, 07:22 PM	#1
pspeezy Drives: 09 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Orange County, California Posts: 72	HID KIT color?? im ordering my HID kit tonight off of MI and im just curious as to whether i should get 6000k or 8000k. can anyone confirm if this colour chart is accurate with the colors of the HID kits off of MI? http://www.delonixradar.com.au/hid-x...lour-chart.php (based off of this colour chart i want 8000k^^^) the part where im confused on is im not sure exactly where my buddy got his hid kit from but this is apparently 6000k unless hes a compulsive liar/theres a huge difference with different brands: http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-..._7030564_n.jpg help?!

10-01-2010, 07:52 PM	#3
Brian Drives: '07 Yaris turbo, '11 Juke Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 849	Get the 6000k. It will give you better visibility than the 8000k. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3875996

10-05-2010, 01:37 PM	#15
Brian Drives: '07 Yaris turbo, '11 Juke Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 849	You'll be fine with 8000k. There's not much rain here in SoCal. Remember that the best visibility will be 3000k especially in rain. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3875996

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pspeezy Drives: 09 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Orange County, California Posts: 72	i just talked to a couple buddies and my brother and ive come to the conclusion im going with 8000k for two main reasons, 1. looks way sexier in my opinion 2. even if the 6000k does give better visibility than 8000k, 8000k still gives a ton better visibility than the stock bulbs. but you guys have helped a ton in helping me decide so thanks all! :)

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big lo View User's Garage Drives: 2007 VIOS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Loiza,Puerto Rico Posts: 1,121	This man knows all, and its true indeed.

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nracing Drives: 07 yaris sedan Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: chile Posts: 31	8000k have great visibility, and they have almost the same light output compared to a 6000k kit, i have 8000k on headlights and fog.

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