4300k is the best for light output in my opinion as a good bulb can product 3100-3400 Lumens. Anything above 4300k is more for looks.
Also, contrary to what some may think, as the 'K' number goes up, the actual light output (lumens) decreases.
Peter
If you check out the chart that spr posted in this thread, you will see that as the 'k' number goes up, the light output, measured in lumens, actually goes down.Is that so, Peter? I thought the same wattage HID bulbs were brighter over tungsten. If that's not the case, then what do we want these things for? You may be right about actual output, I don't know, never tested them, but their beam pattern is more efficient and that might be where the confusion comes in. Thanks, learn something new everyday.:biggthump
Welcome to the Forum rkeyser. :wavey:I have a 2013 Explorer Limited with OEM Halogen bulbs. Will the 2x-OSRAM-xenarc-66340-D3S-35W-Xenon-headlight-HID-BULBS-LIGHTS-NEW-GENUINE-OEM-320892017266 work as replacements in the existing lamps? In other words, can I plug these HID bulbs into my existing plugs? The ballasts seem to be integrated with the bulbs.
Thanks,
Randy
I have a 2013 Explorer Limited with OEM Halogen bulbs. Will the 2x-OSRAM-xenarc-66340-D3S-35W-Xenon-headlight-HID-BULBS-LIGHTS-NEW-GENUINE-OEM-320892017266 work as replacements in the existing lamps? In other words, can I plug these HID bulbs into my existing plugs? The ballasts seem to be integrated with the bulbs.
Thanks,
Randy
Only Limiteds built for the Canadian market come standard with HID. For Limiteds built for the U.S. market, HID headlights are an option.I thought the limiteds came with HID? Mine did - If you have HID - Yes they will. Its not easy getting to the bulbs though. I've changed mine from 4300 (factory) to 5000 (nice look) and then I went to Philip 6000 Ultinons (very nice look).
I thought the limiteds came with HID? Mine did - If you have HID - Yes they will. Its not easy getting to the bulbs though. I've changed mine from 4300 (factory) to 5000 (nice look) and then I went to Philip 6000 Ultinons (very nice look).
Like I said before - its a pain getting to the bulbs so I had a shop do mine. Also remember most of those Ebay bulbs aren't really genuine bulbs so you get what you pay for. I'd recommend hidconcept.com that's where I got my 5000 from and they have been well so far until I swapped to 6000 - got the 6000 from kbcarstuff.
good luck and post pics after your mod
I'm surprised about that 'yellow tint' part. When my OEM HID's reflect off signs, I notice a slight hint of blue.
Did you mean the headlight lense? I don't have projector bulbs.You see blue because of the projector bulb. Think of a prisim. You will see the blue due to light refraction due to the curvature of the projector glass.
Welcome to the Forum Igottaguy.:wavey:I have been running high quality HID's in all my vehicles including sleds, four wheelers and bikes. I was running a 55w kit for my headlights and a 55w kits for the driving lights. I had zero problems in my 09 & 11 edge sports and none in the exsport until now. The kits were professionally installed with delays, resistors and capacitors. After hours of testing and messing around, I had my dealer check all the systems and was charged over $300 to have them put the stock bulbs back in the care. I have had the HIDs bench tested and they perform as they should.
What kits have been guys using with good success? Has anyone frankenstiened the factory HIDs from a limited into a sport?
Peter this is quite untrue.Also, contrary to what some may think, as the 'K' number goes up, the actual light output (lumens) decreases.
Peter