vid of my new HIDs.

[Shiwnath]

20000K is a bit too much IMO. It looks cool, but I like my 5000Ks

[JLw7123]

i am getting 8000k or 10000k HIDS

[cavaliers60]

Blue LEDs in the turn signals will get you pulled over. That's impersonating an emergency vehicle, whether you mean to or not. I almost got in big trouble with having blue lights in the front of my car.....

Also, I'd like to see a picture of the retrofit projectors you have in there. I'm rather interested in that.

[robalero]

ive got 6k's and I love them, just a hint of blue

[[ion] C2]

Originally Posted by Lucalare

20,000K means the bulb heats to 19,727*C, and at that temperature the gas inside the bulb(Xenon?) gives off a blue light

lol.... you seriously think the bulb gets that hot? Does anyone know what Kelvin stands for in relation to lighting?

[cherrington17]

learn stuff.
http://www.3drender.com/glossary/colortemp.htm

[[ion] C2]

^that. black body radiation yo

[SnoopySnooper1]

Originally Posted by cavaliers60

Blue LEDs in the turn signals will get you pulled over. That's impersonating an emergency vehicle, whether you mean to or not. I almost got in big trouble with having blue lights in the front of my car.....

Also, I'd like to see a picture of the retrofit projectors you have in there. I'm rather interested in that.

differnt states, differnt laws. my gf has purple leds in hers and her dad made her look it up (hes out towns police cheif) and nothing is said about it.

and i dont have reto fir i said i need to get them cause my cut off is sloppy lol

[Lucalare]

Originally Posted by cherrington17

learn stuff.
http://www.3drender.com/glossary/colortemp.htm

Good info, however I'm not sure if I would lean too heavily on that sight, as in at least more than one places they mentioned "degrees kelvin", and there's actually no such thing, it's just kelvin.

[kwhauck]

Originally Posted by SnoopySnooper1

differnt states, differnt laws. my gf has purple leds in hers and her dad made her look it up (hes out towns police cheif) and nothing is said about it.

and i dont have reto fir i said i need to get them cause my cut off is sloppy lol

That is purple, red or blue is the no-no.

I too think they are too blue. I have 6kk HIDs on the bravada and love the light color and output.

[cherrington17]

i'm not condemning him for having 20ks... i'm just saying.. line up next to someone with 5k and see what your not seeing.

since i went 5k... then had a ballast crap out, and went back to stock for a week... i thought i was gonna die. can't see crap with stock. pure white or death, imo.

[cavaliers60]

New York's Blue Light Law:
http://www.nysgtsc.state.ny.us/bluelite.htm

And I'm pretty sure blue turn signal bulbs will strobe (obviously) which is impersonating an emergency vehicle which is illegal in all states. Not trying to be a rooster.... Just trying to help you avoid getting in trouble.

[cavaliers60]

I will say that I do like the HID's, regardless of the kelvin number. They look cool. So thumbs up! The blue LEDs are cool too, just don't want you to get into trouble with police. I've been there and done that with blue lights.

[SnoopySnooper1]

saorry if i came off as an ass, i just get touchy when people bash my car

[cavaliers60]

Originally Posted by SnoopySnooper1

saorry if i came off as an ass, i just get touchy when people bash my car

Gotta take criticism... Everyone on here has an opinion. But when it all comes down to it, it's your car, and your money.

In my experience, Blue lights equals fun times with law enforcement. With my audio knowledge, I can't stand loud systems.... All that sound in such a small space is not good for your ears (in relation to your video of your system), especially with high decibel levels. But I'm a recording major with live sound experience. I need my ears, and that's something I worry about all the time.


In all, I really like your car. It's got some good stuff in it. Definitely better than my Alero.