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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 10:12 PM
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So I'm debating on what type of HID Kelvin temp to get. I know 4300k is the stock temperature for audi and it gives the greatest light output, but I may want something with a little more blueish tint.

What do you think? Would you get 4300k or 6000k?

Help me to decide!![:@]
 
Old Nov 7, 2006 | 10:44 PM
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I like the blue look....

My dad has the 12K on his TT and they are badass purple looking....
 
Old Nov 7, 2006 | 11:01 PM
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i say 6000k. they look sicker and the dif. between lighting isnt that much. if u cant see with them u should not be on the road
 
Old Nov 7, 2006 | 11:15 PM
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6000k look great with ecodes. The focus beam is very bright and you still get that bluish tint from an angle. If your really going for the bluish tint look then go higher Kelvin, just keep in mind you'll get less usable light.

crappy pic but heres an example.
 
Old Nov 7, 2006 | 11:18 PM
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I'd go 8000, its what im gonna get when i do mine. I love the deep blue color of them.
 
Old Nov 7, 2006 | 11:19 PM
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I have the 8000k HID's on and I see everything on the road
 
Old Nov 8, 2006 | 12:22 AM
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6000k - 8000k gives good / decent light AND looks the part if you're trying for the "Xenon" effect.
 
Old Nov 8, 2006 | 12:28 AM
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thanks for the input guys..

Since I have just oem projectors, I'm not going to get that crazy blue/purple/green look that you can see on the newer audis when you look at an angle right?

I'm under the impression that the cutoff isn't as sharp as the newer projectors or ecodes. (I'm basing it on my halogen bulbs.)
 
Old Nov 8, 2006 | 02:05 AM
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i have the stock 4300k xenons and i like them alot. i used to have a 99.5 with the standard projectors. i liked the projectors, but the xenon is a huge difference. i have noticed though on the road other luxury sedans have a little more blue tint than mine. even though it seems like mine light up the road better. many german cars must have 6000k or somthen. i was also curious about the a8.(does the a8 have other xenon's as opposed to my stock a4 ones? they seem to light the road well.
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thanks for the input guys..

Since I have just oem projectors, I'm not going to get that crazy blue/purple/green look that you can see on the newer audis when you look at an angle right?

I'm under the impression that the cutoff isn't as sharp as the newer projectors or ecodes. (I'm basing it on my halogen bulbs.)
 
Old Nov 8, 2006 | 04:19 AM
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my 6500K do it for me i love em
 



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