Stock Xenon

Snowman811 · 07-09-2007, 01:31 PM

easy question for those smarter than me. What 'K' are the stock Xenon headlamps? Do we have the 4,500 version, 6,000? thanks.

They seem very 'white' - just curious if they can be improved by purchasing soemthing else.

jetblk328i · 07-09-2007, 01:33 PM

um we have 4500 actually i think its 4300 but yes you can buy brighter bulbs like you said-6000 it goes all the way to 12000 but that looks purple ish but 6000 is what many people have its more blue than white

Cadillac Johnson · 07-09-2007, 10:45 PM

Well technically the higher the "k" the less light is produced.

I believe they make 3000k - 20000k, maybe higher, but those are the highest I've seen.

6000k - 8000k look the best IMO and still have great output.

And yes, the stockers are 4300k, I'm 99% sure of that.

LOLrance · 07-09-2007, 11:23 PM

Stock is 4300 kelvin like others have stated. If you want something white, you should just stay in this range. 6000k will have a light blue look. 8000k will have a slight purple look. And anything above 8000k is just overkill since your light output is DRAMATICALLY decreased.

Snowman811 · 07-10-2007, 12:32 PM

Thanks for the replies. Much appreciated. I'll use my search and figure out how to get some 6k bulds in there with fogs to match.

Now I'm looking for the right vendor to ship these ASAP for a DIY install tomorrow, thurs or Friday. Tips welcome - and I'll be searching on here too.

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jetblk328i Colonel 309 Rep 2,458 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Central PA iTrader: (1)	um we have 4500 actually i think its 4300 but yes you can buy brighter bulbs like you said-6000 it goes all the way to 12000 but that looks purple ish but 6000 is what many people have its more blue than white
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Cadillac Johnson Free taco with stolen base 28 Rep 639 Posts Drives: 335i? GTR? RS5? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Milwaukee iTrader: (0)	Well technically the higher the "k" the less light is produced. I believe they make 3000k - 20000k, maybe higher, but those are the highest I've seen. 6000k - 8000k look the best IMO and still have great output. And yes, the stockers are 4300k, I'm 99% sure of that.
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LOLrance The Law. 301 Rep 14,283 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SF / OC iTrader: (17)	Stock is 4300 kelvin like others have stated. If you want something white, you should just stay in this range. 6000k will have a light blue look. 8000k will have a slight purple look. And anything above 8000k is just overkill since your light output is DRAMATICALLY decreased. __________________
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Snowman811 Black Sapphire 330i 32 Rep 362 Posts Drives: Black Sapphire 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Nor Cal iTrader: (1)	Thanks for the replies. Much appreciated. I'll use my search and figure out how to get some 6k bulds in there with fogs to match. Now I'm looking for the right vendor to ship these ASAP for a DIY install tomorrow, thurs or Friday. Tips welcome - and I'll be searching on here too.
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