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02-09-2010, 11:29 AM
Lemonhead

i concur with Mr.Nxn75u here,
I have tried to use those higher temp/kelvin halogen globes before as replacement for the standard halogen head lights (for another car, not my CU2), but they were nowhere as good in terms of driving needs, they may look good with a touch more ' blue' for appearacne. They are also usually quite expansive too, don;t waste the money there, go for a proper HID coversion if that's your desire!
.. and thanks for your advice before, i just ordered a set of 6000k D2s bulbs from oversea (to replace my exisitng HID bulbs).
02-09-2010, 11:39 AM
Kwangstuhhh

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Originally Posted by nxn75u

hahaha... youre very fast! i was just editing my post and i got notifications already! hahaa.. Yup its H1 for low beams...

;)

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Originally Posted by Lemonhead

i concur with Mr.Nxn75u here,
I have tried to use those higher temp/kelvin halogen globes before as replacement for the standard halogen head lights (for another car, not my CU2), but they were nowhere as good in terms of driving needs, they may look good with a touch more ' blue' for appearacne. They are also usually quite expansive too, don;t waste the money there, go for a proper HID coversion if that's your desire!
.. and thanks for your advice before, i just ordered a set of 6000k D2s bulbs from oversea (to replace my exisitng HID bulbs).

Yep the higher the temperature the less bright it is. 6000k - aka Diamond White (possibly 8000k but I doubt it) is a good temperature and brightness. Anything over that and you'll be expecting poorer vision, especially in the rain.
02-09-2010, 12:27 PM
Meemoo

Hey guys, is this any good? I am looking for something close to stock HID but dont want to get a HID kit. :D

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Philips-Diamo...item4cf15fc85d
02-09-2010, 12:58 PM
Kwangstuhhh

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meemoo

Hey guys, is this any good? I am looking for something close to stock HID but dont want to get a HID kit. :D

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Philips-Diamo...item4cf15fc85d

What's wrong with upgrading to a HID kit?! :P

Anyways I've heard many different stories about Philips Diamond Vision 5000K vs Crystal Vision 4300K, which include the longevity of the bulbs. Diamond Vision is definitely whiter than Crystal Vision, but have the tendency to die in about a year? Not too sure. Diamond Vision also doesn't project light as far as Crystal Vision, as seen here:
http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/5...headlights.png
Snippet taken from http://www.invisionsales.com/philips/bulbs.html

Anyways you want to buy the Diamond Vision bulbs and the price of that eBay item raises, try this place: http://www.powerbulbs.com/product_detail.asp?prod=152

You get free Parkers :P. I've ordered from that site for my friend before, takes roughly a week to arrive in AUS.
02-09-2010, 01:01 PM
Meemoo

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kwangstuhhh

What's wrong with upgrading to a HID kit?! :P

Anyways I've heard many different stories about Philips Diamond Vision 5000K vs Crystal Vision 4300K, which include the longevity of the bulbs. Diamond Vision is definitely whiter than Crystal Vision, but have the tendency to die in about a year? Not too sure. Diamond Vision also doesn't project light as far as Crystal Vision, as seen here:
http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/5...headlights.png
Snippet taken from http://www.invisionsales.com/philips/bulbs.html

Anyways you want to buy the Diamond Vision bulbs and the price of that eBay item raises, try this place: http://www.powerbulbs.com/product_detail.asp?prod=152

You get free Parkers :P. I've ordered from that site for my friend before, takes roughly a week to arrive in AUS.

thanks for the info Kwang, nothing wrong with HID kit but I am worry about the insurance matter :)
02-09-2010, 01:12 PM
Kwangstuhhh

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Originally Posted by Meemoo

thanks for the info Kwang, nothing wrong with HID kit but I am worry about the insurance matter :)

Hehe no worries mate. I don't think HIDs will affect your insurance or anything. Only severe engine mods etc. will.

Anyways personal preference I guess :P

Try visiting this part of the forum, as it talks a bit more about the 3 different types of lighting. The main things mentioned are that Diamond Vision give a HID look but isn't as bright as the Crystal Vision bulbs.

Hope this helps.
02-09-2010, 01:16 PM
Meemoo

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kwangstuhhh

Hehe no worries mate. I don't think HIDs will affect your insurance or anything. Only severe engine mods etc. will.

Anyways personal preference I guess :P

Try visiting this part of the forum, as it talks a bit more about the 3 different types of lighting. The main things mentioned are that Diamond Vision give a HID look but isn't as bright as the Crystal Vision bulbs.

Hope this helps.

Thanks heaps, I am reading it now :)
02-09-2010, 01:17 PM
denot

LOL, the graph title should be:
1. Blinding oncoming traffic
2. Showing off (Hey. I have OEM HID which means my car is luxury model!)
3. just to look good without any purposes

Never the less, I used HID on my CU2 as well :p
02-09-2010, 01:29 PM
Meemoo

Looks like Crystral vision is the way to go. wondering how much can I get it from repco or supercheap auto.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Philips-Cryst...item1e5df9e69f
02-09-2010, 02:12 PM
Kwangstuhhh

Quote:

Originally Posted by denot

LOL, the graph title should be:
1. Blinding oncoming traffic
2. Showing off (Hey. I have OEM HID which means my car is luxury model!)
3. just to look good without any purposes

Never the less, I used HID on my CU2 as well :p

:thumbsup: hahaha

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meemoo

Looks like Crystral vision is the way to go. wondering how much can I get it from repco or supercheap auto.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Philips-Cryst...item1e5df9e69f

Most likely not any cheaper than eBay. Give them a call :) won't hurt hehe...

Cheaper from this eBayer
02-09-2010, 04:02 PM
Lemonhead

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kwangstuhhh

:thumbsup: hahaha

Most likely not any cheaper than eBay. Give them a call :) won't hurt hehe...

Cheaper from this eBayer

I just checked at Autobahn, they charge a whopping $79.99 for the philips blue/diamond vision. Kwangs' ebay link looks decent. Also, they charge $230 for a set of Philips HID 6000k globes, that's just for the globes. I know other 'cheaper' brands on ebay may only costs ~$40 for a set. yes, quality may vary but that's a nearly 1:6 ratio.......
02-09-2010, 04:12 PM
Meemoo

Just checking before I buy, our car take H1 for low beam, right? :o

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