HID Group Buy - Dabears2k Performance

[wildwhl]

linky no worky.

WW

[exarkun1178]

i dont get it, why is the 4500k able to give off more light then the 10000k? rob

Originally Posted by dabears2k

Everything is listed on the site, but:

3000k is yellow - Lexus Fog Light Colors
4500k is OEM - White with a slight bit of yellow (gives off the most light)
5000k is PURE WHITE - Pure White, No Blue
6000k is White with a hint of blue - Most Popular Color
8000k is Sky Blue - Light Blue
10000k is Dark Blue - Most likely will get you pulled over by the cops


The higher you get in color, the more blue you get and the less usable light it gives off.

4500k is 3x brighter than stock headlights
5000k is about 2.8x brighter than stock
6000k is about 2.6x brighter than stock
etc.

[Baysailor]

Originally Posted by wildwhl

linky no worky.

WW

http://www.gtmotorworks.com/HID/Pict..._installp1.htm

[dabears2k]

Originally Posted by exarkun1178

i dont get it, why is the 4500k able to give off more light then the 10000k? rob

Those are Wavelengths that create the color. As you decrease white light and increase blue light (going from 4500k to 10,000k), you shorten the wavelength, therefore decreasing the amount of visable light.

[loanshark]

Since I am local in San Diego, he can install these on my cars, I can try them out, and give my objective feedback to the forum for other out of state purchasers buying from a new vendor.

I met the guy, and he is cool, and is a friend of John's (who I consider a great friend), but I haven't seen the products, so will hold my opinions till I get it done.

[Transonic]

Originally Posted by dabears2k

I am not 100% sure of the bulb size for the new elise, but if it is still an H1, then yes, it will fit.

I Believe 07+ use H7... pretty sure.

[exarkun1178]

Originally Posted by dabears2k

Those are Wavelengths that create the color. As you decrease white light and increase blue light (going from 4500k to 10,000k), you shorten the wavelength, therefore decreasing the amount of visable light.

so wouldnt that make the 300ok even better then the 4500?

[E.D.]

Originally Posted by exarkun1178

so wouldnt that make the 300ok even better then the 4500?

According to post #9, 4500 is the whitest and therefore the most light. Don't ask me why though?

[Darth G-F]

Ok stupid question here, aren't the goal of HID lights to be more efficient to see at night? So why change to 6000K if 4500k is best?

Stupid question #2, is this just for looks or is it an improvement over oem lights?

[codymac]

Does DDM make a 55w?
Is the ballast case plastic or metal or both?
What does it weigh (the ballast w/ ignitor)?

[exarkun1178]

Originally Posted by Darth G-F

Ok stupid question here, aren't the goal of HID lights to be more efficient to see at night? So why change to 6000K if 4500k is best?

Stupid question #2, is this just for looks or is it an improvement over oem lights?

i guess this is what im getting at!

[E.D.]

Originally Posted by exarkun1178

i guess this is what im getting at!

Since the stock Elise lights aren't that good, and my experience in other cars with HID that these are superior, I'm pretty convinced that it will be a big improvement.
I suppose anybody who was HID's on his Elise can chime in what his experience is.

[dabears2k]

Originally Posted by exarkun1178

so wouldnt that make the 300ok even better then the 4500?

I would think so too, but it doesn't. Don't ask me why, I have no idea...

Also, 3000k is yellow, and having yellow headlights WILL DEFINITELY get you pulled over.

[dabears2k]

Originally Posted by Darth G-F

Ok stupid question here, aren't the goal of HID lights to be more efficient to see at night? So why change to 6000K if 4500k is best?

Stupid question #2, is this just for looks or is it an improvement over oem lights?

6000k is only slightly less efficient than 4500k and gives you the slight blue tint like BMWs have.


Answer to question 2 - These HID kits are about 3x as bright as stock headlights. Choose the 55w option, and they are about 6x as bright.

[dabears2k]

Originally Posted by codymac

Does DDM make a 55w?
Is the ballast case plastic or metal or both?
What does it weigh (the ballast w/ ignitor)?

Yes, 55w is available. The option is now on the website orderform.

Ballast case is metal and is sealed from the elements (waterproof, but don't submurge it while running).

The ballast and ignitor weighs under 1lb

[dabears2k]

Originally Posted by E.D.

Since the stock Elise lights aren't that good, and my experience in other cars with HID that these are superior, I'm pretty convinced that it will be a big improvement.
I suppose anybody who was HID's on his Elise can chime in what his experience is.

It will be like night and day. It is hard to capture it in pictures, but this is a stock headlights vs a 4500k HID kit. Going down the road, you will see MUCH more and people will be a LOT more likely to see you.

[dabears2k]

1. Loanshark - 6000k H1 HIDs
2. Jeavis - 6000k H1 HIDs
3. Tonywa28 - 5000k H1 HIDs - 55w upgrade
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[Ian]

Has anyone from the previous group buy posted a review of this kit?

[exarkun1178]

Originally Posted by dabears2k

Yes, 55w is available. The option is now on the website orderform.

Ballast case is metal and is sealed from the elements (waterproof, but don't submurge it while running).

The ballast and ignitor weighs under 1lb (as weighed in the previous GB).

so how does a 55w play into all this? is a 55 different then a 6000?

also, why would some one be pulled over for headlight color? ive never heard such a thing

rob

[dabears2k]

Originally Posted by exarkun1178

so how does a 55w play into all this? is a 55 different then a 6000?

also, why would some one be pulled over for headlight color? ive never heard such a thing

rob

6000k is the color (5000, 6000, 4500, etc)

55w is the wattage. You can choose a 35w kit that is 3x as bright as stock, or a 55w kit that is 6x as bright as stock.


There are laws stating the color of lights that can be on your vehicle. Maybe not in all states, but definitely in CA.