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Choosing hids

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Dodgersfan14, Feb 1, 2011.

  1. Feb 1, 2011 at 3:24 PM
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    Dodgersfan14

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    So I'm getting hids for my taco this week, the thing is, is that I can't decide between 5k or 6k. Any suggestions, pros or cons would be helpful thanks.
     
  2. Feb 1, 2011 at 3:29 PM
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    JLee

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    I lost track thousands of dollars ago.
    5k's are going to be whiter and put out more light the 6k's have a little blue tint to them and just a little less light but you really can notice the difference in light but you can notice the color temp difference.
     
  3. Feb 1, 2011 at 5:10 PM
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    Dodgersfan14

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    Ok thanks think I'll go with the 5ks
     
  4. Feb 1, 2011 at 5:10 PM
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    NelsonTacoma

    NelsonTacoma This is my derpawayinator!!!!!

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    I have 35w 6000k HID's installed. Heres's some crappy pics I took with my iPhone. You can definetly see the blue in them in person. But they aren't purple/blue like I see on some of rice rockets around town. DDM Tuning.....still no problems 1 month in!!!

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  5. Feb 1, 2011 at 5:15 PM
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    TexasTacoma37

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    I have 6K's but I wish I got 5K's. They 6K's are a little too blue for my liking.
     
  6. Feb 1, 2011 at 5:32 PM
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    Yea I like the blue in them I just don't want to be getting pulled over for them lol
     
  7. Feb 1, 2011 at 5:35 PM
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    TexasTacoma37

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    ^ My wife's tsx stoch headlights are bluer than mine, so they aren't THAT blue.
     
  8. Feb 2, 2011 at 12:08 AM
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    Sabre

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    sell me your 6k's then
     
  9. Feb 2, 2011 at 12:19 AM
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    I use 4500k for max light when offroading.
     
  10. Feb 2, 2011 at 12:23 AM
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    DeeKay21

    DeeKay21 Lieutenant Dan.

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    Since you live in So. Cali I would be careful cause of law enforcement. :cool: But here is my morimoto 55W 6K's.

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