3000k HID low beams - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

WolfsFang · 08-09-2013, 01:04 AM

ATM I have 6000k HID lights as my low beams. They are great for long distance sign readings but they are pretty poor lighting up the road in front of me. I was thinking of getting 3000k HID as my low beams but want to know if anyone else has them and there views on it. I know it would be a ton better than the 6000k HID for lighting up the road but I would like to know how far the reach would be.

Tim_Asphalt_FRS · 08-09-2013, 01:46 AM

Get 4300K.

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asdf · 08-09-2013, 02:06 AM

3000k is going to be yellow. as noted above, 4300k would be better suited.

WolfsFang · 08-09-2013, 02:14 AM

I know 3000k would be yellow but after reading some post on the web wouldent that be better? This is 4100k vs 3000k i feel if more things pop with the 3000k

WHITE · 08-09-2013, 05:50 AM

I have yellow halogens in my lows(hella optilux xtreme yellow). To me they work great. Id assume hid's would only make it better, ive actually been thinking about getting some 3000k hids to replace my yellow halogens.

TheSandeman · 08-09-2013, 06:37 AM

3000 are the better bet with the 41/300 you get that nasty cheap halogen look

plus 3000k are better with fog

infinite012 · 08-09-2013, 08:46 AM

The replies in this thread remind me of a Honda forum. In the worst way possible.

SkAsphalt · 08-09-2013, 11:24 AM

yellow looks great because it creates contrast that a white light does not. 4300 puts out more lumens (what matters) than 3000 or 6000. However are these just drop in HID? probably why your view out front of your car sucks.

WolfsFang · 08-09-2013, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by SkAsphalt

yellow looks great because it creates contrast that a white light does not. 4300 puts out more lumens (what matters) than 3000 or 6000. However are these just drop in HID? probably why your view out front of your car sucks.

They are a pnp kit but I do have them adjusted.

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retrosmiths · 08-09-2013, 11:36 AM

Yes. Get retrofits.

www.theretrofitsource.com

Check out the DIY section too.

WolfsFang · 08-09-2013, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by retrosmiths

Yes. Get retrofits.

www.theretrofitsource.com

Check out the DIY section too.

They are not worth the money. Iv compared the stock lens to someone they had retrofits and it was not worth the price.

infinite012 · 08-09-2013, 12:38 PM

Oh really? You compared the lenses and determined that the optical output of the projector assembly was not worth the price?

f0rge · 08-09-2013, 12:46 PM

If you go with 3000k you're going to annoy the fuck out of other drivers and also look like a tool.

WolfsFang · 08-09-2013, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by infinite012

Oh really? You compared the lenses and determined that the optical output of the projector assembly was not worth the price?

For $300+ it is not worth the price as I hardly drive at night.

Quote:

Originally Posted by f0rge

If you go with 3000k you're going to annoy the fuck out of other drivers and also look like a tool.

Any improper aligned light would annoy drivers. I get annoyed from oem hid's on cars. Also if it is effective on what it does I dont care on people's views on me.

Also can we keep this on topic? I did not ask for retrofits, if i wanted to retrofit my car I would of done it way before i bought my pnp kit. I thank you for trying to help me in that way but I just needed some input on 3000k vs 4300k.

08-09-2013, 01:04 AM	#1
WolfsFang Scrape Master Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Goal: Oldest FRS State Side Location: North NJ Posts: 1,161 Thanks: 238 Thanked 412 Times in 238 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	3000k HID low beams ATM I have 6000k HID lights as my low beams. They are great for long distance sign readings but they are pretty poor lighting up the road in front of me. I was thinking of getting 3000k HID as my low beams but want to know if anyone else has them and there views on it. I know it would be a ton better than the 6000k HID for lighting up the road but I would like to know how far the reach would be. __________________ You do realize comparing the BRZ to the FR-S is like comparing which hand you love masterbating too right?

08-09-2013, 01:46 AM	#2
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WolfsFang Scrape Master Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Goal: Oldest FRS State Side Location: North NJ Posts: 1,161 Thanks: 238 Thanked 412 Times in 238 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I know 3000k would be yellow but after reading some post on the web wouldent that be better? This is 4100k vs 3000k i feel if more things pop with the 3000k __________________ You do realize comparing the BRZ to the FR-S is like comparing which hand you love masterbating too right?

08-09-2013, 11:36 AM	#10
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asdf Loading...████████] 99% Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: #0517 Location: southern california Posts: 586 Thanks: 227 Thanked 251 Times in 171 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	3000k is going to be yellow. as noted above, 4300k would be better suited.

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WHITE Thats pretty neat Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: LOADING...... Location: Wilkes-barre, pa Posts: 201 Thanks: 114 Thanked 95 Times in 67 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have yellow halogens in my lows(hella optilux xtreme yellow). To me they work great. Id assume hid's would only make it better, ive actually been thinking about getting some 3000k hids to replace my yellow halogens.

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infinite012 Banned Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: 13 DGM BRZ Ltd Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 974 Thanks: 294 Thanked 470 Times in 255 Posts Mentioned: 17 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	Oh really? You compared the lenses and determined that the optical output of the projector assembly was not worth the price?

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