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Old Nov 25, 2010 | 08:49 AM
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projectors quetions???

.I'm getting ready to buy a set of ccfl gen 1 projectors with 6000k hids. Are they harder to install with projectors? As for as my highbeams I as consideing putting 3000k hids for those. Has anyone done this??? If so post pics please...
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Old Nov 26, 2010 | 12:04 AM
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Gen 1 projectors are not CCFL unless they've been modded. HIDs are easy to install in projectors but why would you run 3000K HID high beams? When switching between beams you'll be driving blind because of the time it takes for the bulbs to warm up, not to mention hat yellow high beams would look rather odd as most people use that color for their fogs.
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Old Nov 26, 2010 | 11:13 AM
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K2 motorsport sell a gen 1 ccfl now....as for the 3000k highs, wouldn't they work better when driving through foggy and rainy conditions because of their color???
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Old Nov 26, 2010 | 01:04 PM
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Color has nothing to do with cutting through fog. There's a reason fog lights are placed close to the ground, they're meant to light up as much of the road as possible under the fog. You actually see less using high beams in fog because more light will get reflected back towards you in a sense further reducing your visibility.
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Old Nov 26, 2010 | 01:16 PM
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Old Nov 26, 2010 | 04:52 PM
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So then I guess there would be no purpose in just aimiing the highs really low??....I'm just asking you for people thoughts and opinions, and learn a few things too...
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Old Nov 26, 2010 | 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by J-Jeezy
K2 motorsport sell a gen 1 ccfl now....as for the 3000k highs, wouldn't they work better when driving through foggy and rainy conditions because of their color???
DONT BUY FROM K2 MOTORS! unless you want your headlights to leak and your halos to burn out quick
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Old Nov 26, 2010 | 05:21 PM
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DONT BUY FROM K2 MOTORS! unless you want your headlights to leak and your halos to burn out quick
is that where you got yours from?
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Old Nov 26, 2010 | 06:11 PM
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I wasn't trying to sound all high and mighty, but I can almost guarantee that if you put HIDs in the high beams you'll end up going WTF why can't I see the first time you try using them in fog. Aiming them low won't make much of a difference.
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Old Nov 26, 2010 | 06:13 PM
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buy these hurry up!

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Old Nov 26, 2010 | 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by T CUPP
DONT BUY FROM K2 MOTORS! unless you want your headlights to leak and your halos to burn out quick
any projector headlight leaks and halos burn out
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Old Nov 26, 2010 | 06:24 PM
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those are one of the ugliest gen lol
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Old Nov 26, 2010 | 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by b00sted06ss
those are one of the ugliest gen lol
thats why i didnt get them haha. im gonna get some gen 4s if i dont spend this 400 on zzp stuff.
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Old Nov 26, 2010 | 06:33 PM
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yeah if i were to get gens i would get the 1st gen, my retros are going to poo so im going to have to replace them soon
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Old Nov 26, 2010 | 06:35 PM
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i dont like all the led and halo bs. gen 4s are nice and plain
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Old Nov 26, 2010 | 06:45 PM
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Retros FTW.
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Old Nov 26, 2010 | 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by b00sted06ss
those are one of the ugliest gen lol
hey hey...i think they look awesome. only ones that i think are better are the gen 4's. plus ive had my gen 3's for a year and no leak, cracking, or light burning out issues at all.
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Old Nov 27, 2010 | 01:52 PM
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3rd and 4th gen FTW.
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Old Nov 27, 2010 | 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by b00sted06ss
is that where you got yours from?
yea i sold them then got another set from different people.
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Old Nov 27, 2010 | 05:56 PM
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If you're looking for the best, brightest, whitest light possible, get 5000k. It's brighter and noticeably whiter than 6000k.


As far as quality goes on the aftermarket projectors, every gen can have the same issues, weather it be leaking lenses or spidercracking. Just go with where you can find them cheapest, and what you think looks best.
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Old Nov 27, 2010 | 05:59 PM
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check out the modern performance headlights. 185$ and they looks very nice
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