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Silent Killer
09-20-2003, 02:57 PM
Well...

I know that they all have different colors like 6000k is bluish and 8000k and up is white. Which one looks better?
Iron Chef
09-20-2003, 03:27 PM
Actually, it's the other way. 4100k is white and the higher you go, the more color you get. If you want "looks" just get the bulbs.
BMW318iS
09-20-2003, 04:04 PM
6000k is a good mix
BGM3
09-20-2003, 04:38 PM
I don't think you will see much light from a 8000k bulb.
mbanks21
09-20-2003, 05:18 PM
Get a 10000000k blub. I think its black
Filip75
09-20-2003, 06:12 PM
I've debated the 4300 & 6000 kit, and after seeing both, I agreed on 6000 one. It looks very, very white, with a slisht hint of blue. The road in front of you looks white. I think it's perfect combination of looks andf not sacrificing the light output.

If the looks are NOT important, and you want the best light output- then go with 4300
Silent Killer
09-20-2003, 07:04 PM
I like the white with bluish tinge of the 6000k since I have seen them. Why do the 8000k and 8500k cost more? What color are the 8000k kits?
Silent Killer
09-20-2003, 07:45 PM
Does anyone know what the reccommended wattage for the M3 bulbs are, Low and High? I think it is 9006 bulbs low and 9005 bulbs high. Do those bulbs come in different wattages?
mens rea
09-20-2003, 07:52 PM
I went with the combo of looks and purpose with the 6000k kit...IMO, it's the best looking/performing out there.


Whatever you do will be a huge gain over stock.
Silent Killer
09-20-2003, 08:04 PM
I was thinking of just putting in 9006 bulbs for the low beam and maybe 9005 bulbs for the high beam. Do you know the reccommended wattage for the factory bulbs for low beam and high beam? Thanks.
Silent Killer
09-20-2003, 08:06 PM
I am asking since I found like a million on eBAY varrying from 50 Watts to 180W.
umnitza
09-20-2003, 09:42 PM
anything over 35W and 4300K is a complete waste of money:D
drummerboybisch
09-21-2003, 02:57 PM
I had the 4100k in one car and now 8000k and they are way too purple. I miss the white with a slight tint of blue.
Iron Chef
09-21-2003, 04:21 PM
Well anything above 6000k is mostly show.
RedruM
09-22-2003, 04:06 AM
I have Philips 6000K and they are as white as white gets, but they make the 4100K stock kits look like they yellow.