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Question about HID lights

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by 2002, Nov 15, 2013.

  1. Nov 15, 2013 at 8:59 AM
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    Okay this is what i have

    Bi-xenon Morimoto Mini Stage III Kit (D2S):
    Bulbs: Morimoto 3Five 5000K D2S
    Ballasts: 1) Morimoto 3Five 35w
    Projectors: LHD (North American Standard)
    Shrouds: Bullet
    Wire Harness: Relay: H4/9003

    And i am fairly new to HID lights and projector lights in general i wanted to know is it possible to just buy a 10k bulb and take the 5k out and put the 10k in its place without changing any of the wiring
     
  2. Nov 15, 2013 at 9:01 AM
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    Do you know what type or bulb size it should be
     
  4. Nov 15, 2013 at 9:10 AM
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    just get the same bulb type, but in 10k color...10k is fairly purple and throws out much less actual viewable light than the 5k, and you will be a beacon for cops...




    just sayin'.........
     
  5. Nov 15, 2013 at 9:14 AM
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    10k?? It's not brighter it's just purple-er. in fact it's ridiculously purple. like Barney.

    but yes it's as easy as a bulb swap
     
  6. Nov 15, 2013 at 9:15 AM
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    I want a deep blue what k light do i get for that
     
  7. Nov 15, 2013 at 9:16 AM
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    I think I have a 6k or 7k, whatever, none the less I wish I woulda went with a 4k or 5k. Kinda hard to see far with what I got. Had to buy the HID's for my fogs to help see. They do fine in the city but when I head out to the woods there pretty much terrible and swear they attract deer......
     
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    Are they illegal even if i have projecters
     
  9. Nov 15, 2013 at 9:17 AM
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    So does the 6k give off a blue tint
     
  10. Nov 15, 2013 at 9:17 AM
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    Yes most definitely.
     
  11. Nov 15, 2013 at 9:18 AM
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    I suggest 8000k if you want blue. But honestly I highly recommend that you get 4300k for best light output over looks.
    [​IMG]
     
  12. Nov 15, 2013 at 9:23 AM
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    Pretty sure there 8k that are in mine. I'm looking for the receipt now.
     
  14. Nov 15, 2013 at 9:31 AM
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    So i do yall think i should keep the 5k
     
  15. Nov 15, 2013 at 9:32 AM
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    Yup. You will have much better light output with those.
     
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    Eh, see my Build Thread sig link. Too many mods to list.
    I went with the 6K just because it was the closest to the 8K I like.

    Now that I've had them for a while, they are quite bright and am totally fine with them...kinda glad TRS didn't offer 8K.
     
  17. Nov 15, 2013 at 9:52 AM
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    Recommend the 6k
     
  18. Nov 15, 2013 at 9:55 AM
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    Based on the information i initially gave what is the size of my bulb like i said im new to them and dont really know much about them
     
  19. Nov 15, 2013 at 10:00 AM
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