mehdiaj Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Im not too keen on the lights on my 06 350z, the xenons seem to be a bit too white/yellow for my liking. im assuming they are around 6000k bulbs, i have had a look and i see they are D2R bulbs i believe? id be looking to go to 8000k bulbs as i believe the slight white/blue will complement the car alot more just wanted to know if anyone has changed them? and if they have any warning lights that came on? and lastly any pics? i would be looking at buying the HIDS4U kit, as i have had them in the past and the quality is brilliant and they have a 2year warranty! Med Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 I changed mine few months ago, definitely an improvement! And yes, they are D2R ones! Now just need to upgrade my full beam to HID as even it's bright, but looks too yellow now compared to main beam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 D2R for prefacelift and D2S for facelift, yours must me a late registered 05 if its D2R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Just get the bulbs off eBay - only about a tenner each. I've got 10000k in mine and they're a lovely colour... Go for them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 U might want to re-adjust headlight throw as well after u changed bulbs. There is a good guide on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iLott Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Standard are 4300k because they're proven to give off the most light, the higher you go the more light you're compromising for a more blue (or purple if you go high enough) look. I went for 6000k for a good compromise between both, they look great and don't look chavvy which you run the risk of (IMO) if you go too high! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 8k look awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 8k look awesome! Chav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 (edited) 8k look awesome! Chav Oops double chav Edited May 27, 2013 by spursmaddave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 I don't mind being a chav Wait till I get my diamondeqe and glitter centre caps then you will see how cool chavs are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 I don't mind being a chav Wait till I get my diamondeqe and glitter centre caps then you will see how cool chavs are. It was a compliment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Standard are 4300k because they're proven to give off the most light, the higher you go the more light you're compromising for a more blue (or purple if you go high enough) look. I went for 6000k for a good compromise between both, they look great and don't look chavvy which you run the risk of (IMO) if you go too high! +13000k = still bright, but very yellow 4300k = brightest, OE HID color, white with a slight hint of yellow 5000k = still bright, white with a hint of blue 6000k = noticeably less bright, fairly blue 8000k+ = don't even think about it - way too dim and way too blue/purple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 (edited) If you think 8k is too dim you have either never seen them are blind. 12k I would agree. Edited May 27, 2013 by Dblock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 I got 8k, only slight hint of blue and pretty bright! And I'm not a chav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 If you think 8k is too dim you have either never seen them are blind. 12k I would agree. Got this from another site and was more to illustrate what others have said, I guess like all things it's a matter of taste, i have some 6000k 8000k and 10000k samples to fit so time will tell which I prefer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 All depends if you want to drive around and actually see where you are going really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 All depends if you want to drive around and actually see where you are going really Tbh it doesn't make much of a difference with the early zed headlights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Standard are 4300k because they're proven to give off the most light, the higher you go the more light you're compromising for a more blue (or purple if you go high enough) look. I went for 6000k for a good compromise between both, they look great and don't look chavvy which you run the risk of (IMO) if you go too high! +13000k = still bright, but very yellow 4300k = brightest, OE HID color, white with a slight hint of yellow 5000k = still bright, white with a hint of blue 6000k = noticeably less bright, fairly blue 8000k+ = don't even think about it - way too dim and way too blue/purple I've had 4300k, 8000k and 10000k, and i would update the list with the following personally: 4300k = Yellow! 8000k = Perfect white similar light output to 4300k 10000k = White with a slight hint of blue. Less light output than 8000k, but not terrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 8K on mine got mine from http://www.hids-direct.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 I have 8000k, nice white with blue tint and no visibility issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ir655 Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 (edited) I think the highest lumen output is at 4300K and decreases as you go up in color temp. All you're effectively doing by increasing bulb color temp is decrease lumen output and those blue colors will strain your eyes faster. Edited May 29, 2013 by ir655 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mehdiaj Posted May 29, 2013 Author Share Posted May 29, 2013 Just get the bulbs off eBay - only about a tenner each. I've got 10000k in mine and they're a lovely colour... Go for them! do you have any pics of yours? and also if anyone has any pics of theirs with the 8K bulbs in? i need to change mine ASAP lol, is it a hard job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Bumper off, headlights out to replace bulbs! Took me about 1hr! I've adjusted the throw of light as well, as it was pretty low...you might want to do that as well while you got lights out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ir655 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Bumper off, headlights out to replace bulbs! Took me about 1hr! I've adjusted the throw of light as well, as it was pretty low...you might want to do that as well while you got lights out Or you can go through the plastic wheel fenders, like I did. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Or that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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