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05-25-2005, 01:30 PM | #1 |
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About to purchse Philips 6000k bulbs
This is for my 04STi, I just want to get a higher colour somewhat like the S2000 headlights. Should I be allset with just purchasing the bulbs only and keeping my existing electrical wires?
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05-25-2005, 01:40 PM | #2 |
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The s2000 uses bulbs similar in temperature (if not the same) to the ones in your sti headlights already. That color your see is caused from the projectors themselves. And in terms of 'usuable' light output: 4100k > 6000k.
But to answer your question. Your stock wiring should work fine if you're just swapping out HID bulbs. |
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^^ seconded... it'll work but you'll loose usable light.
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05-25-2005, 02:45 PM | #4 |
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damn....i just love those S2K headlights...i guess I forgot they used projectors. too bad we don't have any good options to make our headlights look like those of BMWs/AUDIs
btw, thanks for saving me some $$$$ |
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^^ agreed, my biggest gripe about the STi's headlight system is the reflector design. Projectors > reflectors in output and bling factor
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05-25-2005, 05:26 PM | #6 |
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They say S2k have the most beautiful color/output. I agree. They use 4300K bulbs, but because of the projector design, the color comes out the way it does.
The Philips 6000k "Ultinons" are real nice though. I'm getting a pair too. |
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last question....why is it the STi lights look purple/blue when first turning it on? i want it to stay like that and not turn white after they heat up. any suggestion?
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05-25-2005, 10:36 PM | #9 |
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It's because on start up the lumens are low; the intensity of the light needs some time to "warm-up." And as HIDS function, the more blue/color there is, the less lumens/intensity.
When STi HID bulbs (4300K) are completely on, they shine at 3200 lumens, the brightest output available. And with that, the light projected is white. The way your projector is designed is the most important factor when it comes to projection and color output. Honda S2000's projectors are just too badass -- they have 4300k bulbs with 3200 lumens yet have all kinds of colors from different angles. BMW, Benz, Acura color flicker are real pretty too. Since our projectors aren't designed as well for color flickering, a simple upgrade of kelvin at the expense of less lumens will work for color. Get OEM parts (ie Philips 6000k Ultinons). |
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Where and how much can I pick up a set of those Philips 6000k Ultinons (bulbs)? Thanks!
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11-14-2005, 02:35 AM | #11 |
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ebay for "it"
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im wondering about getting these also anyone put them in a 06 with our projectors i dont want them to melt or possibly overheat?
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so you have HIDs on your ride? how easy is it to remove the existing bulbs and plugging in the new ones?
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theres no wiring done? its just a swap of the bulbs? so there are no wires coming out of the bulbs?
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Adding this pic as a reference for whomever finds this thread in the future using "Search."
Philips Ultinon bulb (6000K) on the left and Philips 4300K bulb on the right: You get the blue color with the Ultinon, but the light output will really suffer compared to the 4300K bulb (especially during inclement weather). |
11-21-2005, 01:20 PM | #21 |
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awesome pic! it will definitely serve as a good reference point! I love that blueish color. i could care less about the loss of visibility since my car isn't my daily driver and hardly sees snow or rain anyway
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