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      11-08-2013, 02:11 PM   #1
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Cool 6000K vs OEM bulb comparison

I know 6000k bulbs emit less lm than the OEM ~4300k bulbs and will diminish visibility at night, but it's worth the sacrifice to me because the yellowish hue is a complete eyesore for me.

Here are some cellphone quality pics to give you guys an idea of the difference.







You can't really tell in the head on picture that there is much of a difference, but against the wall it is quite obvious.

Install is overall easy through the wheel well but it's kind of tight. The clips are a little difficult but I've dealt with a few that were worse. If anyone has questions feel free to ask.
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how much you got them for? I'm considering changing mine to 6000k
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Got a pair from ddm tuning on sale. They are very cheap (25$ the pair approx...). I've used DDM before on multiple cars and never had any issues with them. However when I plugged these in one died on the spot.

Bought Philips bulbs locally instead for 80$ now.
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Love the white 6000k color, I've got the 6000k fog light bulbs to match my 6000k xenons and the corner turn signals as well.
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Love the white 6000k color, I've got the 6000k fog light bulbs to match my 6000k xenons and the corner turn signals as well.
Yeah me too. I find it's a good compromise of style and function. What brand bulbs are you using ? After trying the DDM bulbs and the Philips bulbs back to back I can say that the Philips bulbs are whiter than the DDM bulbs, which I like.
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Side by side shots. OEM vs 6000K Philips bulbs

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