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Old 11-15-2011, 06:50 PM
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Maniac (apt name BTW), if someone is an optometrist (I originally read it as optimist, maybe I need glasses) they might have spent a bit of time studying light and the way it refracts through different materials. I'd say that qualifies them to speak authoritatively on the subject and it's up to you whether or not you learn from their experience. But don't respond with foul language or you'll be shown the door.
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Hey I was just wondering, is it possible to buy a different color HID bulb for our cars? If so what size would it be? Like if you just wanted something a little more blue or a different color. Since it already has oem HID.....lol
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Yes; bulb size is d2s; OEM is 4300k. Get 6 or 8k.

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Old 11-16-2011, 06:07 AM
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they are a PIA to install btw. Running 6ks in mine Js2k.com sponser
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Why would anyone want BLUE headlights? Blue light makes it harder to see at night, ESPECIALLY if it's raining. Your stock headlights run around 4300K but from a distance will flicker blue/violet because of the nice cutoff design in our projectors. The s2000s come with some of the nicest low beam projector headlights on any car that is on the road, don't ruin them by using some million Kelvin ricer bulbs.
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Originally Posted by DFWs2k
Originally Posted by justind' timestamp='1321374873' post='21157838
Hey I was just wondering, is it possible to buy a different color HID bulb for our cars? If so what size would it be? Like if you just wanted something a little more blue or a different color. Since it already has oem HID.....lol
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Yes; bulb size is d2s; OEM is 4300k. Get 6 or 8k.

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Thanks Val, i shoulda just texted someone instead haha!
Didnt know id start an eye debate! lol Cool info to read though
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Originally Posted by corrado_driver
they are a PIA to install btw.

x2...either jack up the side and take the wheel off (easier if it's your first time/you aren't sure what you are doing) or if you the wheel all the way to the outside, you can kind of get to it (a lot harder if you don't have the security bolt already out)
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Originally Posted by robotvoice
Why would anyone want BLUE headlights? Blue light makes it harder to see at night, ESPECIALLY if it's raining. Your stock headlights run around 4300K but from a distance will flicker blue/violet because of the nice cutoff design in our projectors. The s2000s come with some of the nicest low beam projector headlights on any car that is on the road, don't ruin them by using some million Kelvin ricer bulbs.
Hear Hear!!!
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stick to the oem bulbs for best performance and quality I reckon
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Originally Posted by robotvoice
Why would anyone want BLUE headlights?
Because in combination with lambo doors they are hella-sick.
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Originally Posted by kenta
Originally Posted by robotvoice' timestamp='1321464079' post='21161049
Why would anyone want BLUE headlights?
Because in combination with lambo doors they are hella-sick.
Ah yes, it makes sense now


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