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  5. Nov 8, 2012 at 11:45 PM
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  6. Nov 9, 2012 at 1:13 AM
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    Thats what she said...
    Thats the exact same setup I was planning on. I thought about the other mini shrouds for a bit but i think i like the mini gatlings a little better.
     
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  7. Nov 9, 2012 at 1:23 AM
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    Nice! The only thing I'm still not sure on is the light color. I'm not too familiar with the differences between 3000K, 4300K...etc. Any advice on that?
     
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    the lower the number, the more yellow the light it. The higher the number, the more blue/purple it gets. So 3000k is yellowish, 4300 is supposed to be pure white with no hint of blue. 5000k is "cool" white with a very slight tint of blue. 6000k is getting more blue and so on. Most people stick with 4300-6000k I believe. I'm going with 5000k on mine whenever I order. The higher in kelvin you go, the less usable light is put out.

    Here's a picture from the TRS website, it may help you.

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  9. Nov 9, 2012 at 1:49 AM
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    Perfect explanation. I'm not sure if I want 4300 or 5000 now though. I don't want it too blue like those people in the rice burners like to run. I want something more on the lines of what new cars come from the factory with.
     
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    Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I think most new cars from the factory with HIDs come with 4300k bulbs. And I may have made a mistake by saying 5000k has a hint of blue.

    According to TRS, 4300k "Has a slightly off-white output similar to that of sunlight. All cars that come equipped with HID headlights from the factory use 4300K bulbs. If you want the most usable light, 4300K is the kelvin rating for you.:

    Where they say 5000k is "A pure white output, no tinge of yellow, and no tinge of blue."

    I think those rice burners (LOL) are running 6000k or 8000k and up. And most of them don't have projectors either, so they blind the crap out of oncoming traffic. I think you'd be fine with 4300 or 5000. I think 5000k will look a bit cooler though.
     
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    Just one more and I'll set up the code before we leave for the weekend!
     
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    I might end up going with the 5000K then. I kinda like that super white color more than light with any yellow.

    Thanks for all the info!!
     
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    You're correct. A few new cars like the M/B S400 have Osram CBI bulbs (5000K) stock now but that's a rarity.

    All older factory HID bulbs (90% of what you see on the road) look about 5000K due to age.
     
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    Thanks for the clarification. I just re-read what I said above and noticed one of the quotes I used from your site said exactly what you just said haha. Whoops. :eek:
     
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    :D please someone add yourself. One more!!! :D:D
     
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    Come on people, one more :D pretty please
     
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