Golf4283 Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 I was wondering what kind of kit or whatever you guys recommend to convert over to HID headlights or xenon. I really know nothing about headlights but I know I like the ones the BMW's use and also the ones you can get on the cadillacs. Im looking at stuff and there are like 10000k and like crazy numbers and I am completely lost. any light shed on this would be greatly appreciated because I wanna get some nice lights soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby600 Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 I've had a few hid kits and I personally like the McCullouch kits because they warm up quick compared to the DDM kit I have now. Those numbers like 4500k, 5000k, 6000k etc is the color of the light. 4500k is more like white light, 6000k is a tad bluer and 10000k is around purple. The more you stray away from 4500k, the less light output you get. I've had 4300, 5000, and 6000, and I really like the 4300. You also want to make sure you don't "flash" the lights because they are bad for the ballasts and bulbs. For your 08 you dont have to do the daytime running lights mod which turns off the DRL. For better light spread and sharper cutoff, you can also do a projector retrofit which puts a different projector from a car like a bmw or an acura tsx into our car. This will make it look more like the cars you mentioned but you have to open the headlights up and it will run you a little more money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golf4283 Posted February 23, 2008 Author Share Posted February 23, 2008 I just ordered the 6000k kit. Do you think these will be bright enough and not ricey? Im worried about them looking too ricey as I just want them to look nicer and more crisp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corykg Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 I'd seriously try calling to see if you can change the 6000k for a 5000k or 4500k kit. 4500k will be the best option. Brightest and looks super white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golf4283 Posted February 23, 2008 Author Share Posted February 23, 2008 I don't want super white. I want a little blue tint so I think maybe the 5000k? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fonts Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 I'm running 5000K HIDs and like the colour. Nice and bright with a slight little blue tinge. Good colour IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edekba Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 5k here & happy. True the lumens is less than 4300, but it has the slightest hint of blue light at the right angles. I'm thinkin 'bout getting 3k for the fogs soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golf4283 Posted February 24, 2008 Author Share Posted February 24, 2008 dangit. I ordered that kit in the vendor section DDM or whatever. I emailed and PM'd him, hope he gets them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fonts Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Hey edekba ... I also have the 3000k HID fogs. They are a great colour as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_luv Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 To do it right I would suggest a retro, and for correct color you get that from lens and the projector not higher kelvin bulbs. Over time and age the bulb will burn in and color shift and allow the hue of the light turn bluish. When hids are new they are yellowish whitish the higher kelvin the less light you output. hope that helps. I was wondering what kind of kit or whatever you guys recommend to convert over to HID headlights or xenon. I really know nothing about headlights but I know I like the ones the BMW's use and also the ones you can get on the cadillacs. Im looking at stuff and there are like 10000k and like crazy numbers and I am completely lost. any light shed on this would be greatly appreciated because I wanna get some nice lights soon. Mr.350 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underpowerd Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 op: just fyi, there is zero blue at all in 4500k ddms; but fwiw, the closest i've seen to an oem hid that looks like these are the caddy's that the op mentioned he likes (which to me look nothing like bmw's). i really like my kit, but in hindsight i think 5000k would have been perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golf4283 Posted February 24, 2008 Author Share Posted February 24, 2008 ^^ Which kit do you have? I ordered the DDM 6000k kit. I will just wait and see if I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underpowerd Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 ^ddm 4500k. the best explanation i could give is that they are very pure white, but nuances are closer to the end of the yellow spectrum. i suspect that the 5000k also be pure white with nuance closer to the beginning of the blue spectrum. i think 6000k will be noticably bluish altogether. there are lots of pics to get a feel for the hues, golf (i believe apexcone and ddm should be identical bulbs). search in the pictures section for 'hid.' the ddm kit is very nice though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulletproof4age Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 http://www.hidplanet.com Trust me. Join. Ask mr_luv, this site will teach you how to do HID the right way. BTW anything higher than 4300k and your losing light output. Like mr_luv said, you get color from the lens and its distance/angle/rotation in relation to the bulb/projector. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golf4283 Posted February 25, 2008 Author Share Posted February 25, 2008 I switched my order to the 5000k. as far as ^^ I think I will wait until I have a lot more money to invest in those nicer ones. I would rather spend my money on performance mods, but when I do get the money I will definitely be upgrading the projectors and going for that Caddy look. Love those lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulletproof4age Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Sorry for the confusion. I meant to link to the forums. http://www.hidplanet.com/forums Join and learn about retrofitting. Not as expensive as you might think and you can't beat the performance of a true retro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 I run Phillips 85122+ bulbs in my Rx330 Retro. OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulletproof4age Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 I run Phillips 85122+ bulbs in my Rx330 Retro. I will be too on my tsx retro. All parts are in, im just waiting for a good weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_luv Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Agreed if you do it your self, Compaired to other Retrofitters my cost are a steal. Once you start and over cut or drill in the wrong place and a whole headlight housing or expensive projector is runined you will see why people charge what they charge Sorry for the confusion. I meant to link to the forums. www.hidplanet.com/forums Join and learn about retrofitting. Not as expensive as you might think and you can't beat the performance of a true retro. Mr.350 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 +1 to that ^^^ OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrayT Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Meh... my DDM kit looks fine to me. No need for a retro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_luv Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Mines did too until my beam was flooded out my 05 Maxima, then he had to go and hit his Bixenon and just send me home in the dark I didnt like my Kit anymore after that. Meh... my DDM kit looks fine to me. No need for a retro. Mr.350 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrayT Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Mines did too until my beam was flooded out my 05 Maxima, then he had to go and hit his Bixenon and just send me home in the dark I didnt like my Kit anymore after that. Hahaha... I can see that happening. Hopefully no Maximas roam around looking to put me out of my misery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpoolinNOVA Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Hey Mr Luv and guys , I'm new to the forum and Mr Luv do you do retros for people? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerboa113 Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 thats why I have crappy halogens now, my kit that was oh so great stopped working, and since I'd done it myself I had no one to turn to for it, so I took the crap out. I miss my hids but I dont want to spend more than $400 at one time for headlights.. "The penalty good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men." - Plato Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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