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Apr 4, 2008 | 02:04 PM

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RForte1189

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thats some CRAPPY coverage by those lights - what a waste of money

Apr 4, 2008 | 02:07 PM

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gRuNg3b0y

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Originally Posted by cobeeezy

holy shyttteeee...yeah i definately cant have those here...virginia is gay so im sure that is illegal...and besides those arent throwing enough light out there for my prefference...thanks for the pic though...

and yes i will get a pic of the 10k...need to get my camera working

I agree Virginia sucks when it comes to modifying cars.

Apr 4, 2008 | 02:12 PM

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redlineblueline

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And a comparison of Kelvin to lumens;
Standard OEM halogen 55W 9006(HB4) = 1100lm (lumens)

4300k D2S Philips = 3200lm (lumens)
4300k D2R Philips = 2800lm (lumens)
4300k D2S Philips = 2400lm (lumens) actually 5800k
4300k D2R Philips = 2000lm (lumens) actually 5800k
4800k D4S/R (brand) = 3800 (lumens) -- brightest in the market
5800k D4S/R (brand) = 3300 (lumens)
7000k D2S other = 1790lm (lumens) *(other bulb brand)
7000k D2R other = 1390lm (lumens) *(other bulb brand)
8000k D2S other = 1180lm (lumens) *(other bulb brand)
8000k D2R other = 780lm (lumens) *(other bulb brand)

Higher than 8000k, the light output significantly drops off, causing the light to be almost useless.

Apr 4, 2008 | 02:34 PM

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Omega_5

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Originally Posted by redlineblueline

Yay!!!!
We have a winner!

Apr 5, 2008 | 12:22 AM

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07 SS/SC

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Originally Posted by redlineblueline

Thanks! I knew that over 8k was pretty much a waste, I dont care how freeking bright the lights LOOK when you see them from the outside or another person sees them, I care how good they let ME see when I am driving..