Errrr HID, I already have em, just a ?

[foreverfalcon40]

So one of my HIDS bulbs went out. I forgot what XXXXK it was. I pulled the bulb and on the bulb itself and it reads "080423" and on the black part "818"

Any ideas?

 

[TahoeGoBoom]

I would buy 2 new bulbs regardless. the color tends to be off, and as soon as you replace the one, the other will more than likely go out.

 

[Rollin Thunder]

^^^^^ Ditto. HID bulbs change over time. And actully loose some brightness. Replace both and your good to go. Even if you get a matching temp it will look different.

 

[Colabella7077]

Go for a D2S bulb. they're brighter, clearer shine, have somewhat of a significant faster charge than the D2 bulb and bulb color and number:
4300k yellow/white
5000k white (brightest)
6000k white very little blue
8000k blue
10000k very friggin blue, slight purple
12000k......just stupid.

 

[Rollin Thunder]

Go for a D2S bulb. they're brighter, clearer shine, have somewhat of a significant faster charge than the D2 bulb and bulb color and number:
4300k yellow/white
5000k white (brightest)
6000k white very little blue
8000k blue
10000k very friggin blue, slight purple
12000k......just stupid.

I think he has a 9006 HID kit. Which are aftermarket. HIDS were not an option on an escalade in 00. Still not an option on tahoes or yukons. D2S bulbs are for vehicles with stock HIDS in a projector, or aftermarket HID projectors. Not for bulbs in the stock housing. He needs to replace his 9006 bulbs.

 

[foreverfalcon40]

Ended up being 8000k.

I have 12,000k awaiitng install on my DSM...why is 12k stupid? Caled xtreme blue

 

[TahoeGoBoom]

they say its dumb cuz thats the point where the light isnt as bright anymore. its still brighter than halogen.. so i dont really see the problem.

 

[HaKs310]

The higher you go in Kelvin rating the bluer the light will get and light output will start to decline. Driving in bad weather will be a PITA

Daylight comes in at 5600K, IMO i wouldn't go over 6000K

 

[foreverfalcon40]

I <3 blue lights.

 

[Rollin Thunder]

The higher you go in Kelvin rating the bluer the light will get and light output will start to decline. Driving in bad weather will be a PITA

Daylight comes in at 5600K, IMO i wouldn't go over 6000K

Pure white is 4300k. 3000k Is really the brightest its just so yellow the light is not usuable, except for in fogs which would be great for bad weather. But 4300k is pure white and is the brightest overall output with good color. Which is why auto companys use 4300k in their stock HIDS :thumbsup:

 

[TahoeGoBoom]

I <3 blue lights.

+1

i like a mix of style and performance in my ride.

 

[HaKs310]

Pure white is 4300k. 3000k Is really the brightest its just so yellow the light is not usuable, except for in fogs which would be great for bad weather. But 4300k is pure white and is the brightest overall output with good color. Which is why auto companys use 4300k in their stock HIDS :thumbsup:

4300K produces the most usable "white" lights because it has the highest lumen rating, around 3100lu-3800lu, depending on the bulb.
As far as what Kelvin rating true white light is, I do not know.

As long as you like your lights it's all go0d!
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