genesis Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 I want to like this, but I can't. I can't understand why anyone would give up useable light, for unusable color. All stock hids are 4300 to 5000 k, with the new led headlights being around 5400ish (and subsequently, dimmer than hid's).. 8000k is just ricerish, and a bad idea. :/ rest of the cars very nice though, and the work is, as usual, top notch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMS Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 I want to like this, but I can't. I can't understand why anyone would give up useable light, for unusable color. All stock hids are 4300 to 5000 k, with the new led headlights being around 5400ish (and subsequently, dimmer than hid's).. 8000k is just ricerish, and a bad idea. :/ rest of the cars very nice though, and the work is, as usual, top notch Agreed. I've seen some really bad headlights on the street before. Anything with a color hue is horrible. It seems to dull out the brightness and isn't as bright as it could be. I find the pure white hid's to be the best. I drove a mini cooper which has the white hid's, stock xenon's I believe. Much brighter than aftermarket hid's on trucks or ricemobiles as they drove next to me on the highway, the mini cooper's headlights were much more noticeable on the ground as they drove past me. Quote Alpine PDX-V9 Morel Tempo 6 Alpine SBR-S8-4 Alpine CDE 149BT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gally Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 i was like.....wow..nice work man...but then i stopped when i saw that ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^damn.....thats veeery nice.... Quote 2010 Chevrolet Cruze Radio --- pioneer mvh-200vbt Front/back --- alpine type s 6.5" Sub Control --- Pac LC1 Sub Amp --- GZPA 1.4K Sub --- GZNW 15XSPL D1 Battery - GZBP 12.2500X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meade916 Posted September 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 I want to like this, but I can't. I can't understand why anyone would give up useable light, for unusable color. All stock hids are 4300 to 5000 k, with the new led headlights being around 5400ish (and subsequently, dimmer than hid's).. 8000k is just ricerish, and a bad idea. :/ rest of the cars very nice though, and the work is, as usual, top notch because 4300k HID's look too yellow to me. 8000k isn't to drastic. 10k and above is starting to get on the drastic side. Ricerish? NOT. If they were pink, or deep purple, (15-30,000k) i would agree. Bad idea? maybe for you, but a GOOD idea for me.....because its my prerogative. @ 8000k, they are still bright white with a HINT of purple. Before it was bright white with a hint of yellow. As for the fogs, and highs, they WERE halogen, as i explained, so they were switched out to match. I want to like this, but I can't. I can't understand why anyone would give up useable light, for unusable color. All stock hids are 4300 to 5000 k, with the new led headlights being around 5400ish (and subsequently, dimmer than hid's).. 8000k is just ricerish, and a bad idea. :/ rest of the cars very nice though, and the work is, as usual, top notch Agreed. I've seen some really bad headlights on the street before. Anything with a color hue is horrible. It seems to dull out the brightness and isn't as bright as it could be. I find the pure white hid's to be the best. I drove a mini cooper which has the white hid's, stock xenon's I believe. Much brighter than aftermarket hid's on trucks or ricemobiles as they drove next to me on the highway, the mini cooper's headlights were much more noticeable on the ground as they drove past me. the fog lights are Futurevision but the other ones are not. I ordered them online. The highs are whatever brand i could find, they had good reviews. They will rarely ever be turned on. If i do turn them on, they will match. Seems like a good set, i don't anticipate any problems. The headlights already have factory ballasts and is just a direct bulb swap. Bulbs don't generally go bad, ballasts do. So I will be ok. as far as "anything with color is horrible", again, that is your opinion. You are entitled to it. It's my opinion that factory is horrible. They were so yellow looking, people would say "you need HID's on your Lexus"....and i am like DUHH they already are HID's. A slight color change isn't nothing to bitch about. Quote All SMD products + MORE available at my store here! https://wccaraudio.com/ Subscribe to My Youtube Channel! Over 1,000,000 subscribers strong! Turn on your notifications! http://www.youtube.com/meade916 Follow My Instagram! Daily live feeds from the shop, exclusive content way before it hits my Youtube channel...and little squares with photo's in them http://www.instagram.com/meade916 The Official SMD Facebook fan Page https://www.facebook.com/SteveMeadeDesigns/ Follow my Tweet (Twitter) http://www.Twitter.com/meade916 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wood Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 He has projectors, so all the "scattered light" will be concentrated. Usually when you see dull coloring or HIDs with a lot of scatter and no focus its one of two things... a cheap HID kit, or the lack of a projector housing. He will be PERFECTLY fine! and despite what people say about the 8k, its visually fine and appealing!! I had a monte carlo with 8k lows, high, fogs and it looked absolutely gorgeous at night and I had NO PROBLEM seeing up the rode!!! Not to mention that blue Hue only makes the blue calipers "pop" on the Lexus ... Nice Attention to detail IMO Quote 2011 Nissan Altima aka Red Ruby HEADUNIT: Pioneer AVH X2700BS ELECTRICAL: -Singer 230a -Northstar gr34 -(2) Northstar SMS220 w/ Custom Terminals from 12V Metalworkz -100% Welding Cable FRONT STAGE:-(2 Sets) Hertz HSK165 -Hertz HSK130 -Ampere Audio 125.4 SUB STAGE: -(3) Sundown Audio SA REV2 12's -Ampere Audio 3800.1 V2 MISC (NON AUDIO RELATED): -Interior & Exterior Lights LED -Gloss Black Roof (PAINTED) -15% Front, 5% Rear Tint -Roof Spoiler -20" TSW Snettertons (20x8.5 front, 20x10 rear) -Custom Projector Retrofit (FX-R 3.0, 6.5k HID, Morimoto Mini H1 (faux projector), Quad Starry Night Halos) ----- COMING SOON!! -Aftermarket Fog Lights -Custom Painted Engine Covers My Build Log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/169869-woods-2011-altima-aka-red-ruby-new-video-more-updates/page-109 Retrofit Build Log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/185787-hid-projector-retrofitting-diy-by-wood/#entry2765346 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sayhuh? Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Looks good and actually, I was surprised how white they look for 8k. I went with 35w and 5k for the white look. I got it with my truck, luckily. I've heard people say if you go 55w and 6-8k it stays white, but if you use 35w, then it turns to a purple? She is a sexy beast for sure! Now I have to fix my OCD and do the brights lol Quote Blown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoulinpanther Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Looks good Steve I personally prefer 6000k but that is because all if my LEDs are 6000k. Always move to have everything matched makes it very clean sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin0943 Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 I put 6k on my sister car bright as hell but I like my 8k with led switch back white/yellow looks sweet an people all the time wants to know what I did to make them switch from white to yellow flash Quote 02 dodge ram 1500 reg cab 3rd gen 2 sundown sd-2 d4 soundstream rub1.2500 amp all sky high car audio-fuse,fuse holder,wire,ring lugs and rca flex tech box design by Joe X supension-mcgaughys 2in drop spindal ,western chassis 6in flip kit,buddy custom c-notch 04 5.7l hemi motor swap and made it an slt eletric everthing youtube channel-http://www.youtube.c...43?feature=mhee http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/190882-02-dodge-ram-1500-3rd-gen/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meade916 Posted October 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Looks good Steve I personally prefer 6000k but that is because all if my LEDs are 6000k. Always move to have everything matched makes it very clean sir. i prefer 6 or 7000k myself. IMO, just my opinion, 10,000k is where i draw the line as far as what i think looks decent. After that it starts to get dumb. I have seen straight up PINK and straight up GREEN and not only was it goofy, and ugly, and probably throws out the worst light. They wont make it a week without getting pulled over with that shit. Anyhow, I already had the 8000k fogs so i made everything match those rather then starting over and buying all 3. thanks! Quote All SMD products + MORE available at my store here! https://wccaraudio.com/ Subscribe to My Youtube Channel! Over 1,000,000 subscribers strong! Turn on your notifications! http://www.youtube.com/meade916 Follow My Instagram! Daily live feeds from the shop, exclusive content way before it hits my Youtube channel...and little squares with photo's in them http://www.instagram.com/meade916 The Official SMD Facebook fan Page https://www.facebook.com/SteveMeadeDesigns/ Follow my Tweet (Twitter) http://www.Twitter.com/meade916 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImortalZomby Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 i like that plasti dip to the grill trim you did there! Excellent work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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