Review 6000K vs OEM HID with Pics
05-17-2010, 08:40 PM
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6000K vs OEM HID, LED parking lights with Pics
Here is my latest mod, I swapped my OEM D2S bulbs with a set of 6000k bulbs since I prefer a more blueish output from my headlights. I know it diminishes the light output, but frankly I'm not too bothered by it.
Bulbs were purchased from HID Kits, BMW Aftermarket Bumpers & Lighting, DEPO - DDM Tuning at a very reasonable price, I received the package about two weeks after placing my order.
Install was pretty simple, I started with the passenger side and I removed the wheel to make it easier as stated in the DIY provided in this forum. While putting the wheel back on, as I was tightening the lock bolt on the tire, it kind of slipped and distorted the key lock pretty bad, to the point where I couldn't use it to remove the lock on the driver side. I just turned the wheels all the way to the right, giving me enough clearance to go ahead and change the bulb anyway. It was actually faster that way, despite having slightly less space to work with.
Results are very pleasing! It is exactly what I was expecting and what I was hoping for. Nice blueish white output that makes the car stand out a little more. I've driven the car a couple of times at night and I can honestly say the the lower light output is pretty much marginal.
Here are some pictures I took during the install. I took a few night shots with my iPhone but they aren't very useful. I will have better night shots soon. I will also post a side by side comparison at night with my 6000k bulbs in my G and my brothers OEM bulbs in his G.
OEM on the right, 6K on the left
OEM side
6000K side
Obvious difference here
Update
With LED parking lights
Added the parking lights! Definitely easier to go through the top. Very easy to remove the intake box to get to the parking light. It would be just as easy to do the fogs from there as well. For those who may be interested, I could get you the LEDs for 12$ shipped, I'm not sure about quality or how long they'll last but time will tell I guess.
Hope this helps people who want to compare both, and stay tuned for more pics!
Bulbs were purchased from HID Kits, BMW Aftermarket Bumpers & Lighting, DEPO - DDM Tuning at a very reasonable price, I received the package about two weeks after placing my order.
Install was pretty simple, I started with the passenger side and I removed the wheel to make it easier as stated in the DIY provided in this forum. While putting the wheel back on, as I was tightening the lock bolt on the tire, it kind of slipped and distorted the key lock pretty bad, to the point where I couldn't use it to remove the lock on the driver side. I just turned the wheels all the way to the right, giving me enough clearance to go ahead and change the bulb anyway. It was actually faster that way, despite having slightly less space to work with.
Results are very pleasing! It is exactly what I was expecting and what I was hoping for. Nice blueish white output that makes the car stand out a little more. I've driven the car a couple of times at night and I can honestly say the the lower light output is pretty much marginal.
Here are some pictures I took during the install. I took a few night shots with my iPhone but they aren't very useful. I will have better night shots soon. I will also post a side by side comparison at night with my 6000k bulbs in my G and my brothers OEM bulbs in his G.
OEM on the right, 6K on the left
OEM side
6000K side
Obvious difference here
Update
With LED parking lights
Added the parking lights! Definitely easier to go through the top. Very easy to remove the intake box to get to the parking light. It would be just as easy to do the fogs from there as well. For those who may be interested, I could get you the LEDs for 12$ shipped, I'm not sure about quality or how long they'll last but time will tell I guess.
Hope this helps people who want to compare both, and stay tuned for more pics!
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05-18-2010, 11:58 AM
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Agreed. You don't normally drive with fog lights on and if you do have them on you probably want the most visibility. That's why I stuck with the regular temp. on the fogs. Your pic shows your "parking lights" as quite yellow though and they don't match. I suggest you get the LED ones. Also gets rid of that ugly orange bulb.
05-18-2010, 01:02 PM
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I actually went with the LED turn signals. They are brighter but they also blink faster. There's a fix to that but I actually prefer the faster blinking. Just something different. Oh, and if you are going to change the fogs, go through the top. Soooo much easier.
05-18-2010, 01:55 PM
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ive had 6000k's, chrome blinker and LED parking lights sitting in their boxes cause im too lazy to wrench off the wheels...i'd do it today if i thought i could do it just by turning the wheels in as Gee37s mentioned...