I told my step dad about the Volt kit from Xeneondepot because I wanted some HID's, but he went and ordered them for me without my knowledge. He said he got 8000K bulbs. Is that too bright? What are the legal limits on HID's and will I get pulled over?
How bright is too bright?
Hansy
1 - 20 of 20 Posts
I told my step dad about the Volt kit from Xeneondepot because I wanted some HID's, but he went and ordered them for me without my knowledge. He said he got 8000K bulbs. Is that too bright? What are the legal limits on HID's and will I get pulled over?
Joined
·
192 Posts
the best light output is between 4300k-6000k. anything above, you're sacrificing light output. IMO 8000k ( definitely can see blue) in reflector housing are a cop magnet, but it also depends on your area. i chose to go with 6000k in my celica stock low beams(projectors). the color is called crystal white. more white with very hint of blue.
Joined
·
3,374 Posts
did you order the 55w kit? if you did 8k is like running 6k bulbs. you will not see any blue output. But if its a 35w kit you will see the blue output.
Joined
·
2,848 Posts
yeah contact steve here on 8th and im sure if you give him your order number he will be able to change the bulbs out....8k might look really good but prone to be a cop magnect.....imo 5k is the best but anything between 4300k and 6k is good.Hansy, why don't you try talking to Steve here from XenonDepot. He's very friendlyHopefully they haven't sent/processed the order yet.
good luck
Joined
·
2,891 Posts
True that, I had a 6k hid kit on my car but took them off because alot of people were hi- beaming me all the time.
Joined
·
4,430 Posts
Higher K kits are more disruptive to other drivers. If you find the 8k kit too blue just let me know and I will help you out with getting replacement 4300k HID bulbs.
Steve
Steve
Joined
·
1,427 Posts
As usual, testify is on the money.
The 8000 K refers to the color temp. In this case, it will be blue.
The headlight is what determines the beam pattern. In this case it will be annoying glare.
Joined
·
8,238 Posts
That is because OEM headlights aren't ideal for HID's. You need to aim them down if you keep getting flashed like that.
OP, it has been said, the higher temp doesn't mean brighter. The more blue the light is, the less visibility you will have as the dark blue light doesn't contrast as well in the dark.
Joined
·
2,343 Posts
Really? Do you really need to call them pigs? I may not be in Law Enforcement, but I'm close to finishing my degree in Criminal Justice and have done an internship with a local department. You were pulled over because you did illegal modifications to your headlight. However, most officers do not even know headlight modifications are illegal and usually let you pass. But you had a light output that was far different than that of anyone else on the road. Blue is irritating for oncoming traffic whether you care or not. You deserved to be pulled over and hopefully ticketed. I would of written you a ticket in a heartbeat for that. At 10K, it's not about safety or lighting, but rather you think you're "cool". The light output on 10K is awful. If you want HID's, do it for the lighting or don't drive the vehicle at night and let it be a show car.
On a side note, what kind of projectors? Were they retrofitted or cheap eBay projectors? I'm running a 4300K with TSX projectors and no officer would be able to tell the difference from stock. Did you possibly have them aimed wrong? Because either way, you deserved it.
Joined
·
2,343 Posts
Can he even see at night? What the hell is wrong with people? :deadhorse:
Joined
·
5,115 Posts
Hes ignorant. He also has 28's on it and cut like most of the fender out.... DOUBLE :facepalm::facepalm:
Joined
·
2,343 Posts
I'm not a religious man, but... Oh lord...
1 - 20 of 20 Posts
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
