4100k or 6000k HID

[325power]

which has the highest light output and looks best, like stock HID's.

[Dado]

I have 6,000 on mine and the visibility is really good. I started with 8,500 but that was way too blue and hard to see.

4,100k's would be brighter and white.

[325power]

how close to stock bmw lights are they, or are they closer to porsche lights.

[Tomato]

All OEM HID's are in the 4100K range, its just the projector that makes it look a diffrent color. If you want the brightest 4100K has the highest luminens so go with that.

[SG_M3]

Originally posted by Tomato
All OEM HID's are in the 4100K range, its just the projector that makes it look a diffrent color. If you want the brightest 4100K has the highest luminens so go with that.

[LordGop]

Originally posted by Tomato
All OEM HID's are in the 4100K range, its just the projector that makes it look a diffrent color. If you want the brightest 4100K has the highest luminens so go with that.

exactly, with 6000k you are going to get less light output but if that is ok with you for a purplish light

[325power]

I just want insanely bright headlights. Color really isn't that much of an issue. are any brands brighter than others?

[325power]

Are HID's any brighter than a bright H1 bulb. If not, then which H1 bulb do you guys recomend? I want one that is bright but will last long and won't damage my ZKW's.

[Denali]

Like everyone said... 4100K will be the brightest with the most light output.. anything higher will be more blue then purple... I put a set of 4100K HIDs on my jeep and they are bright as all hell... from far away they are bluish purple but reflect a bright white light on the road.

[325power]

The thing is, my brother's 330ci with factory xenon doesn't seem any brighter than my h1's. Do you guys think it is really worth $450. The look of the HID's is not important to me, just the light output. Do 100watt h1's make a difference over 55w h1's. If they do, maybe i'll try those first. any whiter?

[Denali]

the 100 watt H1s will be a lot brighter but you will have to upgrade your wiring harness to the headlight socket.. after a few months or so depending on usage, your wires will melt and your bulbs will have a nice brown glow .. I had 35 watt halogens in my jeep and the HIDs made all the difference in the world. Definitly worth the $$.. HIDs themselves are very bright but the housing is what makes them work wonders.

I found this site very useful before I bought my HIDs..

http://faq.auto.light.tripod.com/hl-hid-bulbs.htm

[LordGop]

Yea both on my 325is and now my M3 I have dished out the cash for ZKW's and a HID kit, go with philips they have quailty parts don't buy cheaper brands imported from asia(no name brands).