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Mischief · 8th May 2013, 16:03

Ah so in order to get the same look as my new 501's I need 6000k?

pab · 8th May 2013, 16:17

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Ah so in order to get the same look as my new 501's I need 6000k?

That is the colour I opted for, they have a blue tinge to them. If you go any higher, a purple hue is achieved. Slightly lower down the scale, the 5000K will produce white light.

It's been established before that OEM 4300K contains yellow.

Mischief · 8th May 2013, 16:19

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Originally Posted by pab

That is the colour I opted for, they have a blue tinge to them. If you go any higher, a purple hue is achieved. Slightly lower down the scale, the 5000K will produce white light.

It's been established before that OEM 4300K contains yellow.

I'm new to the xenon lights so I didn't know that I will get a set of me bulbs and see how they match the sides then all is left is the main beam and front fogs any recommendations for them?

John

pab · 8th May 2013, 16:27

John,

In the main beam position I have standard clear, run of the mill bulbs manufactured by Osram. I find that blue tinted bulbs in the clear reflector lens cause reflection of blue when not in use. The main beam on these cars is more than adequate without using upgrade bulbs anyway.

Blue tinted bulbs in the fog lights also give a reflection, so again decent quality clear bulbs are my choice.

In the front indicators on my car I have fitted chrome coated bulbs, they eliminate the " Fried Egg" look that amber bulbs leave.

Mischief · 8th May 2013, 16:34

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Originally Posted by pab

John,

In the main beam position I have standard clear, run of the mill bulbs manufactured by Osram. I find that blue tinted bulbs in the clear reflector lens cause reflection of blue when not in use. The main beam on these cars is more than adequate without using upgrade bulbs anyway.

Blue tinted bulbs in the fog lights also give a reflection, so again decent quality clear bulbs are my choice.

In the front indicators on my car I have fitted chrome coated bulbs, they eliminate the " Fried Egg" look that amber bulbs leave.

Thanks for the advice pab taken in so all i need is a pair of 5000K xenons to match the new sidelights

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John

pab · 8th May 2013, 16:41

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Originally Posted by Mischief

Thanks for the advice pab taken in so all i need is a pair of 5000K xenons to match the new sidelights

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John

6000k does it a bit better in my opinion..

zero2 · 9th May 2013, 10:52

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6000k does it a bit better in my opinion..

Yes 6000k are the ones you want John.

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pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	John, In the main beam position I have standard clear, run of the mill bulbs manufactured by Osram. I find that blue tinted bulbs in the clear reflector lens cause reflection of blue when not in use. The main beam on these cars is more than adequate without using upgrade bulbs anyway. Blue tinted bulbs in the fog lights also give a reflection, so again decent quality clear bulbs are my choice. In the front indicators on my car I have fitted chrome coated bulbs, they eliminate the " Fried Egg" look that amber bulbs leave.