Jared420 Posted June 24, 2012 Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 I just started doing my research on HIDs for my silverado and I don't know what I should go with for the brightness/color. 6000k or 8000k . Can someone tell me the difference? I was on simplyhidkits.com and they have a sample of a car you click the settings and it's supposed to show u what it looks light but the 8k looked less bright but like a cleaner light if that makes sense. What brands are reputable where are good places to order from and how much should I expect to pay for some decent kits? Quote 2012 silverado ext cab ltz 24" kmc rims AudioQue 2200 Pioneer AppRadio Alpine mrx f35 4 channel Bose mids and highs Iraggi Alt + stock alt in a DC power dual alternator kit Yellowtop+stock under hood 0 gauge Knu wire Big 3 4 gauge stinger (4 chan wiring) 3 DC 10'' LVL3 with LVL4 parts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trey_Dog650 Posted June 24, 2012 Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 The higher the number the bluer the color. 4300k is suppose to be the brightest and cleanest white. Anything above that will have a hint of blue. Also 35 watt and 55 watt ballast will also play a part in color. 55 watts is suppose to be brighter. But may be less reliable although I hear they are getting better. And as far as sites DDM tunning is very popular. Also The retrofit source store is a great place to buy from. Plus it is always best to use hid in a projected housing. Not the halogen housing Quote 13 Kia Forte Build! 07 Hyundai Accent Build ***Super Seller*** N8ball2013 And then he gets to say ok all you guys were right. im sorry for being a dummy poo poo head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared420 Posted June 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 So the 35 w is more reliable? And is 6000k brighter than 8000k just less blue? I probably won't be replacing the housing I really like everything about my stock lights if I change them it will be a couple years down the road probably Quote 2012 silverado ext cab ltz 24" kmc rims AudioQue 2200 Pioneer AppRadio Alpine mrx f35 4 channel Bose mids and highs Iraggi Alt + stock alt in a DC power dual alternator kit Yellowtop+stock under hood 0 gauge Knu wire Big 3 4 gauge stinger (4 chan wiring) 3 DC 10'' LVL3 with LVL4 parts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdorre Posted June 24, 2012 Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 (edited) I have 35w 5k lows and fogs. DDM sent me a wrong bulb, which was 6k.. but I actually liked the color more. It just wasnt as bright. They fixed the problem though and sent me a new pair of 5k bulbs. 8k is just WAY too blue imo. It wouldnt be as bright, and would look odd. Id def order from DDM Tuning again. Edited June 24, 2012 by hdorre Quote On 5/8/2011 at 7:38 PM, Kranny said: On 5/8/2011 at 7:35 PM, 'Maxim' said: It hurts me inside when I read stuff like this and remember you're 15 LMFAO so true Mitsubishi 3000GT (Old Build) Headunit: Pioneer 80PRS Frontstage: (2) McLaren Audio MLT-2 Tweeters & (4) PRV Audio MR Series Neo 6.5" Mids Substage: 4 15" Hybrid Subs - Tantric Motors & Sundown Softies Amps: Banda 2.4D Amp (Tweets), American Bass VFL 350.4 (Mids), and (2) Ampere 3800s Electrical :Singer 260A Alt & JY Power Lithium 2005 Chevy Colorado Ext Cab Headunit: Pioneer 80PRS Frontstage: 4 PRV 700Ti Tweets & 6 10" Delta Mids on 3000wrms Substage: 6 Fi BTL 18s in a 4th Order Walkthrough on 3 Wolfram 4500s Electrical: Singer "390" and JY Power My Official Feedback Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared420 Posted June 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 Cool thanks man I appreciate the info Quote 2012 silverado ext cab ltz 24" kmc rims AudioQue 2200 Pioneer AppRadio Alpine mrx f35 4 channel Bose mids and highs Iraggi Alt + stock alt in a DC power dual alternator kit Yellowtop+stock under hood 0 gauge Knu wire Big 3 4 gauge stinger (4 chan wiring) 3 DC 10'' LVL3 with LVL4 parts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trey_Dog650 Posted June 24, 2012 Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 So the 35 w is more reliable? And is 6000k brighter than 8000k just less blue? I probably won't be replacing the housing I really like everything about my stock lights if I change them it will be a couple years down the road probably yeah 6k would be slightly brighter cuz its not as blue. also if you do a lot of night driving the bluer the light, the more fatigue you put in your eyes Quote 13 Kia Forte Build! 07 Hyundai Accent Build ***Super Seller*** N8ball2013 And then he gets to say ok all you guys were right. im sorry for being a dummy poo poo head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ham4864 Posted June 24, 2012 Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 6000k in a projector for max brightness and performance. I would not even put HIDS in a halogen housing it looks like crap to me with the light going all over the place. Quote 2009 bmw 5 series Head Unit Stock Amplifier-JL Audio JX 360/4 Processor- Audiocontrol LC6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared420 Posted June 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 I know it would optimize them if I get projectors but it will still be brighter and a white clean light rather than yellow. It would look better but not the best it could. Quote 2012 silverado ext cab ltz 24" kmc rims AudioQue 2200 Pioneer AppRadio Alpine mrx f35 4 channel Bose mids and highs Iraggi Alt + stock alt in a DC power dual alternator kit Yellowtop+stock under hood 0 gauge Knu wire Big 3 4 gauge stinger (4 chan wiring) 3 DC 10'' LVL3 with LVL4 parts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WICK3DxGATA Posted June 24, 2012 Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 ive had both 6 and 8k in my sierra but i do have projectors and i like my 8ks alot better than i did my 6s. Quote 99 Gmc sierra extended cab front speakers: DB drive 6.5 back speakers: DB drive 6.5 amp: none right not subs: none right now Future waiting to get my 2 skar vvw 8s installed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared420 Posted June 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 Just for the hell of it I was looking at these , http://www.carid.com/2012-chevy-silverado-headlights/spyder-ccfl-halo-led-projector-headlights-439828.html Are HIDs included with this or just led lights? I'm not sure of the difference cuz people on the reviews are saying brighter white or blueish light these HIDs are great stuff like that so I'm confused Quote 2012 silverado ext cab ltz 24" kmc rims AudioQue 2200 Pioneer AppRadio Alpine mrx f35 4 channel Bose mids and highs Iraggi Alt + stock alt in a DC power dual alternator kit Yellowtop+stock under hood 0 gauge Knu wire Big 3 4 gauge stinger (4 chan wiring) 3 DC 10'' LVL3 with LVL4 parts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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