Lol tell them to aim their lights downward. Halogens, HID or LED regardless of the fact, people dont align their headlights correctly anymore nor bother making sure their aim right. I do love when people raise their trucks without proper aiming headlights downwards or when people purposely aim 1 of the beams upwards so they can see better while blinding others. JK aside, its about proper aiming beams, not the light itself.
The average human eye has maximum sensitivity to light in a band of wavelengths centered around 555nm, which corresponds to a blackbody radiator running at about 5300K. This is why I would choose the 5500K bulb for maximum visibility. The hotter color temperature bulbs will emit light at shorter(blue shifted) wavelengths and will scatter more in fog, rain, snow and smoke.
Bought hid. Love it. I feel like my battery power is not struggling due to less power use compare to conventional lights. Not sure if this is all in my head or maybe the weather is dense.
I run 50w 6500K XBs and I love em, oh and to me their not blue but their on the purple hue with white or "diamond white" and by running a 50w it runs a little on the yellow/white output with a violet hue.
I found this video VERY useful. As i'm in the process of updating my current OEM bulbs in my 2015 Lincoln MKC. I believe the stock OEM bulbs are Osram Xenarc 66340HBI D3S 4650K HID. And considering my vehicle only has 29k miles on it. It's hard for me too understand how faded these OEM bulbs have become. My high beams look like my low beams it's pretty ridiculous folks...!!! I'm not sure if 5yrs from 2015-2019 is the "average lifespan" of an HID bulb or not...? But their getting replaced with Dama Kanji Ultimate Vision Gen 2 5000K HID bulbs. Initially i was going too replace them with Philips new 4800K Gen 2 bulbs or the Osram Nightbreakers but those two bulbs are just WAY out of my budget. And i saw comparison test between the Dama's i'm considering and the Philips 4800K Gen 2 and they were VERY similar. Except for the Dama's cheaper cost. I can get a pair of these Dama's over at hidconcept.com for a little over $100 bucks with free shipping that's a steal too me...!!! And hopefully they'll last and be A LOT brighter when i'm driving at night. Because i prefer a nice bright white light then something that is "bluish" in color. Just seeing those bulbs as i'm driving past them look awful too me. And of course as this video explained the higher Kelvin rating you go the more "bluish to even purple" the light becomes. And then your sacrificing lumens and i can't imagine anyone wanting too do that especially driving at night and needing all the light you can get. Plus, those "bluish" hues are HORRIBLE in inclement weather especially rain and wet roads. Trust me folks i've done my research.
I don’t know what Morimoto put in those 5500k’s but none of the other options even come close, to the 5500k’s intensity.... My next setup is gonna be xb5500k’s on a Hylux 45
I am returning this cheap kensun kit. After several days of driving, the flickering/pulsing doesn't stop so I just placed an order with you guys at TRS. Thanks for the informative videos! Will post back when I get them and install em.
just bought some h11b morimotos (5500k 35w) for my new white civic ex sedan and after reading these comments, i'm confident i made the right choice! excited to upgrade my crappy factory halogens... really a bummer driving with these!
Hey CW, I have the same size bulbs in my car how do you like your new ones are there nice and bright white?... I'm looking to upgrade from halogen to the HIDs,but I'm looking for a bright white light that's going to really light up the road. Would you recommend these?
Hey! Yes these have been amazing so far.. I adjusted them down about 5cm because they put out so much light. My car itself looks much more premium and I can see so much better at night, especially in the rain..
Would be helpful to show one of the CIE diagrams to describe the differences. Stick to using lumens (or total luminous flux) instead of luminosity, I've only seen that used in astronomy. Also, luminous flux accounts for the eyes sensitivity, so 3000 lumens is the same perceived light regardless of color temp.
This information is very helpful. I was wondering what OEM ran. I would also like to see a light throw competition video. IIHS has a 250ft lighting requirement to get the new top safety rating. I would be very interested in this information to pick between projectors and 35 and 50w ballast to attain that. Thank you.
4500 looks to be the OEM color for newer cars. I know the Ram and grand Cherokee lights have a slight purple tint to them which matches the 4500’s perfect. I’m Looking for the OEM style and not the ghetto ricer look. Great video 💪🏻
Is there any data on how kelvin rating effects your vision over long periods? I do remember reading somewhere that warmer light (like a 4500k) is easier on the human eye when driving long hours at night, where whiter light (6500k) can strain the eye and can make it hard to focus during extended night driving.
Generally, we would agree with you that the warmer kelvin ratings are easier on the eyes. for pure visibility, we recommend 4500K or 5500K, whereas 6500K will sacrifice a little performance/practicality for aesthetic (if thats your thing)
I’ve been hearing great things about your company and these videos are awesome. Could you please inform me of what I would need for my 2016 Tucson sport with oem projectors...I’m looking for a light to shine further down the road and wider if possible. Thanks mate
Lito - thank you the comment! For you 16 Tuscan Sport, the kit below would be the best way to go. I've already taken the liberty of pre-configuring all of the options just for your car too, makes it easy! www.theretrofitsource.com/h7-morimoto-elite.html?preselect=51812%2C54358%2C47335%2C48753
Something’s wrong with your setup. I’ve got CBB as well and they’re very very white with a hint on the blue side. Or your projectors mirrors are burned or you run 35w bulbs on 55w ballasts, so the Kelvin rating drop to, say, 5500K or maybe 4500K.
What you didn't mention is that the lower colour temperatures allow you to see colour better. The CRI. Typically with higher lumens output and higher colour temp, you lose colour rendition. For me seeing colours properly is more pleasing than having slightly more lumens out front, I really don't like the pure white look at night.
Rob - thats a great point. Lower Kelvins like the 4500K typically allow you to see better, especially in all weather conditions, whereas the whiter light such as a 6000K will reflect off of particles in the air more
TRS hey guys, so I have a 2002 bmw 330i, oem hid are d2s 4300k But I am planning to buy an upgrade so was thinking on buying the morimoto d2s xb 5500k but my doubt is, should I upgrade my oem ballasts? And what ballasts do you recommend the most to get the best brightness with those bulbs? Thanks for the support!
We would recommend warmer colors for fog and rain, that would be somewhere in that 3000K-5000K range! Let us know if you have any other questions, have a good one!
I would recommend going with the 5500K bulbs, but you could also go lower and that would work perfect for your fog lights as the lower Kelvin bulbs but through the fog and weather better. I would recommend going with a 35W ballast, as the 50W might be too hot in that small fog light housing. I have linked the kit that i would recommend to you here: www.theretrofitsource.com/9005-morimoto-elite-HS-9005?quantity=1
Im looking to put some hid's in my 2018 chevy malibu lt. It has oem projectors what would I need to do to install the 6500k bulbs in my car. And is 6500k by morimoto noticing blue but not too much? I'd like the light to look like the blue 6500k in the video but you said you dont sell 8000k bulbs so what should I do?
Hello if you still need help please visit our webpage at www.theretrofitsource.com and use the chat function. One of our customer service reps will be able to assist you from there.
Do you happen to know the standard headlight bulb kelvin used on new toyota highlanders from 22 and up? Im trying to replace my interior and license plate light and i want them to be the same and not have diff color lighting
The 2022 Toyota Highlander comes equipped with LED headlights that have a color temperature of approximately 6000K, emitting a bright white light with a slight bluish tint.
@ yea sir after couple hrs of research i finally came to a solution to go for the 6000k and after watching your video helped persuade my decision. Thanks for replying to my question and solidifying my choice. Im going to replace my plate lights and all my interior lights as they are running off the yellow standard lighting. Cant wait im excited for my orders to come in. Once again thanks for replying.
Please! the insulator tube of the xenon bulb h7 is meant to be facing down in the projector? The bulb in the projector is hold by a clip so it can be moved and positioned in several ways.
Yes, insulator tube should face the bottom of the projector once installed. If yours faces the top, that will cause a shadow in the light output. Try the H7-B bulbs here, that will fix your problem. www.theretrofitsource.com/hid-parts/hid-bulbs-h-series/h7-morimoto-xb-hid.html
i have a 2017 honda pilot exl, i want to install HID on my low beam but don’t know which ones to get. i just want a brighter light to be able to see further down the road without blinding oncoming traffic. i also want to consider my best option during snowy and foggy conditions.
So I have a 14 f150 with the oem HID’S, looking to upgrade and I bought the 5500k bulbs. Will these take time to warm up or is it like the stock ones were it’s no time to warm up and the output of light is instant?
Im looking for 5500K Colour, should I go for Osram CBB or Phillips white Vision Gen2, My car has standard D2s 35w ballast. I just want a white bulb with no yellowing to match my LED fogs lights & side lights, don't like the blue ricer look. Thanks in advance for any advice guys.
What kelvin do the current model GMC Sierras HD have? I have a 2018 Silverado HD and would love to match the oem look of the sierras. Also what’s the closest kelvin to match the morimoto xb fog lights?
If you use a 55 watt ballast will this cause the bulb to burn out more quickly, also is there any negative impact to the battery or alternator in converting to hid's in a OEM halogen headlight vehicle? My owner's manual says not to modify the headlights, no further explanation given on the matter though
Your battery and alternator won’t notice any difference with HID. 55w will technically reduce the life of your components but it’s very minor. I like the extra brightness personally!
I have an 08 Acura TL and am looking to replace my OEM 4300k HIDs, looking at yuur descriptive video I want a color code somewhere between 5000k-6500k what brands and or available options do yuu guys have to help me make a decision. Stock ballast are 35w please any help would be appreciated as my driver side HID turned pink and than failed on me smdh
Kas ESO ended up coping a pair of osram mega white 6500k on a 35w ballast for my car, there very nice on initial start up but go super white when warmed up. Look nice just not the exact colour I wanted but I nw knw they’ll become bluer w age
The 35-watt ballast won’t supply the full power that a 50-watt bulb needs, meaning the bulb won’t reach its optimal brightness. As a result, you might see weaker light output, as the bulb won’t achieve the intensity it would with a compatible 50-watt ballast.
I have a (2015 audi Q5) with HID bi xenon headlights, I believe they are 35W. I've been advised against buying 55W bulbs because they will burn the plastic housing. I've been advised to get Kensun 55W HID Headlight Xenon Conversion Kit 55 Watt 6000 Bright White to install them as fog lights. What do you recommend and what do you carry in stock ???
55W HID's can produce quite a bit of heat and aren't always the best option for a fog light. I'd personally recommend running a good LED bulb like the Morimoto 2Stroke in those foglights instead. They'll be brigher than your factory lights and won't run the risk of melting.
Factory LEDs typically fall around 5500K to 6000K for a crisp, pure white color. While 6500K can work, it’s slightly cooler with a hint of blue. For the closest match to most factory LEDs, we generally recommend going with a 6000K bulb.
Is there a video showing the output difference between the 35w and 55w 5500k Morimoto HIDs? I have a 2015 Scion tC and I recently put in a set of LED bulbs. My halogens are brighter than the LEDs! They’re mainly just blue and the cut off line is skewed. I’m returning them and ordering Morimoto but I’m on the fence about going 35w 4500k or 55w 5500k. I want a bright light since my projectors serve both low and high beams, but I don’t really want any blue in the light source since they’re in projectors. Hopefully that all made some type of sense.
I wanted to have pure white low/high beam; therefore, I ordered the 5500K XB35 bulb. I am disappointed now, because the color has a strong green tint and it is far from the pure white light. It still has a yellow/greenish tint after 10 hours of driving. The 5500K does not match the LED DRLs either, because DRL is light blue and the HIDs are more like green/yellow. From luminosity point of view, XB35 is great. The beam pattern is also good. But the color tinting is too green for my liking.
Barna Czukor yeah see that’s the thing, I want to get away from the whole yellow color, my 2016 Camaro SS has HID’s, but the bulb color is still that yellow/white color, I want more of that cool white color. I don’t want green or yellow mixed in. 5500k looks ok, but from this video it still looks like it has the yellow hints of color. I think I’m going with 6500k. I want the color like the cool white flashlights.
I was always under the impression there were 2 results from driving a 35W HID at 50W. 1. The bulb life expectancy drops significantly? 2. The kelvin rating for any given hid bulb would go up? IE: 4300k would appear to look like 5000k and so on? From my old HID Planet forum background.
Whats better 65k or 8k white color for my chevy tahoe chard for me to see road at nite with this yellow lights i have so what do u recommend?? Just don't want to get pulled over by cops here IN TX just saying..
Definitely. Ether our Spyder or Spec-D RetroQuik kits are the likely fix you need! www.theretrofitsource.com/projector-kits/retroquick-kits-vehicle-specific/morimoto-retroquik-spec-d.html www.theretrofitsource.com/projector-kits/retroquick-kits-vehicle-specific/morimoto-retroquik-spyder.html
Hello, I have a question, I have a beetle with bi xenon with awful yellow color, I want to upgrade it, but it uses d8s bulbs, and no one produces them, with different specifications, only the osram original parts. You have any product availiable whiter for my car? Andanother question, if my ballast is 25 watts, can i use a 35 watt bulb?? Or something will get damaged?
Check out our full selection of HID projectors, feel free to contact us directly for a personalized recommendation on what will work well for you: www.theretrofitsource.com/projector-kits/hid-led-projectors.html
Hey man, I have a 2016 Honda Accord Sport and I currently have LED bulbs which aren’t bright enough. I have to constantly turn on my high beams just to see Down the road. It’s a 35W and everyone has been telling me I need to switch to HID 55W which would be bright enough without putting my high beams on to see the roads. Any recommendations or suggestions on which one I should get?
Will this apply to the Mateminco mt18s with sst20 LEDs? What would be the difference between their 5000k and 6500k flashlight please? Somewhere I heard their 6500k flashlight was brighter than their 5000k flashlight. What's your opinion, thanks
5000k will usually produce the most light possible, There may be other factors that come into play when talking about flashlights though. We deal mostly with automotive lighting so I can't help too much beyond that.
@@RetrofitSource ok, thanks! So you're saying it's possible the 6500k LED flashlight may appear and / or actually be brighter than the same flashlight with 5000k LEDs? If it's brighter does this mean it puts out more lumens?
I am saying it is possible, However they should be reasonably close in terms of brightness and usability. I'd probably make a decision based on personal preference at that point. We have people ask us this same question when it comes to their headlights quite a bit, 5000k is usually the most friendly color to drive with and is more useful in inclement weather than a more blue light such as 6500k. I hope this helps!
@@RetrofitSource JAWOHL! definitely helps, thanks! From the TH-cam videos I keep seeking and watching, I get the feeling the lights right around 5000k tend to show us the objects as close to daylight sun would, or basically most true to daylight reality. Thanks much you for your feedbacks. Live and learn, so we hope. Prost 👋🙏
You would want to go with the H7-B bulbs in the H7 Elite system, found here. We recommend the 5500K bulbs for a pure white light, with 35w ballasts. Will make you happy for sure. www.theretrofitsource.com/hid-systems-20/hid-systems-universal/h7-morimoto-elite.html
Own a 2004 350z. Is it okay to use 5000k or 6000k bulb on my stock factory ballast. without burning it out..?? Which one is BEST....for brightness? They pretty much only sell 5000k. New to your channel. Thanks!
I have a 16’ GMC Sierra 1500 and I was going to buy the Morimoto D5s bulb with integrated ballast just like the factory ones. I’m really looking for the 5500k white color. Now would I still get that with this type of bulb or do I go for the 35w with 6500k to get that white. Thank you so much btw for your quick response earlier. Was not expecting that but gave it a shot.
Canbus will eliminate error codes that appear on the dashboard after changing the lights. Mostly present in European or American cars. A relay harness powered kit will work reliably, but won't cancel error codes if they pop up
I have a nissan altima SE 3.5L. From my research a guy was pretty pissed seeing a video where a guy didn't have a projector. I'm guessing because he just had stock head light. Well, as I do more research I'm realizing the lower the K number the brighter intensity. I don't want to blind people, nor do I want to get pulled over. I needed a ballast and new bulb and this seemed like the cheapest way to go about that. Without a projector, unless one comes in my 03 nissan altima, should I go with a less intense bulb, like 8000K or 10,000k?
As far as Kelvin rating goes, the higher it is, the more blue/purple the color and the less actual brightness you get. We would highly recommend running a projector to help control the light into a non glaring beam pattern that will be effective for you on the road, and non glaring to oncoming traffic as well
TheRetrofitSource Inc how much different will Hylux 2A88 ballast be with the same Morimoto bulb as far as performance? I'm comparing it to the Xentec ballast...
let me guess, you want to retrofit a 2010s or earlier car with leds but you dont want the police to notice that you are using leds instead of halogen (my car uses those crappy h4 candels too) right?
Thank you! Finally a simple answer without a lot of bs tossed in to make it easy to understand
Thanks for the compliment Ryan! always here to help homie.
We're glad it helped! Thanks Ryan
Which one do you recommend for blinding my neighbor?
All three combined, just make sure the hotspot is pointed in their window
Blaise 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Lol tell them to aim their lights downward. Halogens, HID or LED regardless of the fact, people dont align their headlights correctly anymore nor bother making sure their aim right.
I do love when people raise their trucks without proper aiming headlights downwards or when people purposely aim 1 of the beams upwards so they can see better while blinding others.
JK aside, its about proper aiming beams, not the light itself.
L.O.L,.... I HAVE ONE OF THOSE TOO 😁
Led off road 52” 676w light bar
The average human eye has maximum sensitivity to light in a band of wavelengths centered around 555nm, which corresponds to a blackbody radiator running at about 5300K. This is why I would choose the 5500K bulb for maximum visibility. The hotter color temperature bulbs will emit light at shorter(blue shifted) wavelengths and will scatter more in fog, rain, snow and smoke.
Yes, Sir, I see one person who is very smart intelligent ( white balance is 5750K)
Jaguar you called?
Thus guy gets it. 🤘👽🤘
@@jaguar7051 I like the 6K ones the best, perfect balance of white with a hint of blue to me.
@@CornPopWazABadDude Yes and with time coming 5000K
TRS are THE lighting gurus. Always buying from you guys. Keep it up.
5500 because DRLs and I like to be slightly brighter than the car next to me
Why this isn't a cock measuring contest
@@diesel6916 No but brighter is better...
Thanks for blinding me 😎
Get rid of that EGO Brudda, because the person next to you doesn't care.!!!
its weird bc in the video the 4500 k looks the most pure white, the 5500 k looks kind of green and 6500 k looks blue
Been a TRS customer since 2012..best customer service hands down. Ive done a total of 3 retrofits so far and I know I'll do more in the future!
That is awesome, Charlie! Thank you for the support.
Their customer service is the benchmark for all other companies to try and compare to!
Bought hid. Love it. I feel like my battery power is not struggling due to less power use compare to conventional lights. Not sure if this is all in my head or maybe the weather is dense.
Its possible! are you using a relay harness?
I run 50w 6500K XBs and I love em, oh and to me their not blue but their on the purple hue with white or "diamond white" and by running a 50w it runs a little on the yellow/white output with a violet hue.
Thanks for sharing! We agree.
how many percentage yellowish comparing with white?
Thank you, this was extremely informative for me (the guy who knows nothing about HID lites).👍👍👍
Glad it was useful!
I found this video VERY useful. As i'm in the process of updating my current OEM bulbs in my 2015 Lincoln MKC. I believe the stock OEM bulbs are Osram Xenarc 66340HBI D3S 4650K HID. And considering my vehicle only has 29k miles on it. It's hard for me too understand how faded these OEM bulbs have become. My high beams look like my low beams it's pretty ridiculous folks...!!! I'm not sure if 5yrs from 2015-2019 is the "average lifespan" of an HID bulb or not...? But their getting replaced with Dama Kanji Ultimate Vision Gen 2 5000K HID bulbs. Initially i was going too replace them with Philips new 4800K Gen 2 bulbs or the Osram Nightbreakers but those two bulbs are just WAY out of my budget. And i saw comparison test between the Dama's i'm considering and the Philips 4800K Gen 2 and they were VERY similar. Except for the Dama's cheaper cost. I can get a pair of these Dama's over at hidconcept.com for a little over $100 bucks with free shipping that's a steal too me...!!! And hopefully they'll last and be A LOT brighter when i'm driving at night. Because i prefer a nice bright white light then something that is "bluish" in color. Just seeing those bulbs as i'm driving past them look awful too me. And of course as this video explained the higher Kelvin rating you go the more "bluish to even purple" the light becomes. And then your sacrificing lumens and i can't imagine anyone wanting too do that especially driving at night and needing all the light you can get. Plus, those "bluish" hues are HORRIBLE in inclement weather especially rain and wet roads. Trust me folks i've done my research.
I don’t know what Morimoto put in those 5500k’s but none of the other options even come close, to the 5500k’s intensity.... My next setup is gonna be xb5500k’s on a Hylux 45
Def a solid combo man, nice choice.
Michael 534 I’ve read that if you get the Morisot I 4500, the output is 3500 lumens compared to 3400 with the 5500 K
That sounds like it would look amazing.
Thanks for doing more vids Matt. Glad to see some of the feedback we've given has come to fruition. ;)
I am returning this cheap kensun kit. After several days of driving, the flickering/pulsing doesn't stop so I just placed an order with you guys at TRS. Thanks for the informative videos! Will post back when I get them and install em.
Did you ever get them? I'm still driving around with no headlights, waiting for you to post back.
@@IleePacapac lol that car is long gone even. Yeah, the morimotos were the best kit I ever bought.
@@IleePacapac 😂😂
Thanks i needed this to help with my future upgrades
just bought some h11b morimotos (5500k 35w) for my new white civic ex sedan and after reading these comments, i'm confident i made the right choice! excited to upgrade my crappy factory halogens... really a bummer driving with these!
Thanks CW! good choice indeed.
Hey CW, I have the same size bulbs in my car how do you like your new ones are there nice and bright white?... I'm looking to upgrade from halogen to the HIDs,but I'm looking for a bright white light that's going to really light up the road. Would you recommend these?
Hey! Yes these have been amazing so far.. I adjusted them down about 5cm because they put out so much light. My car itself looks much more premium and I can see so much better at night, especially in the rain..
Hey CW thanks for your reply back enjoy your new lights buddy 👍😁
4300k 55w best of all ...the light travels way more far , u can see on rain and fog way better . And thats it .
Agreed!
Aren't you losing Kelvins with a 55w ballast? 4300 with 55 w will give you the color of halogen or are they still white?
Thank you, very well explained and easy to understand!
Glad you found this video helpful, thanks for the support! Have a great day!
Much appreciated. Well explained
Thank you Norris!
Would be helpful to show one of the CIE diagrams to describe the differences. Stick to using lumens (or total luminous flux) instead of luminosity, I've only seen that used in astronomy. Also, luminous flux accounts for the eyes sensitivity, so 3000 lumens is the same perceived light regardless of color temp.
This information is very helpful. I was wondering what OEM ran. I would also like to see a light throw competition video. IIHS has a 250ft lighting requirement to get the new top safety rating. I would be very interested in this information to pick between projectors and 35 and 50w ballast to attain that. Thank you.
Noted, we'll try to make a video!
Glad I took a look at this before I placed my order and ended up with some bluish headlights 5500k is the go to color for best whiteness & brightness
Glad you're digging them
Loved the explanation,. Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
I think I will go with 6500k but the real question is what do the guys @ TRS use on their personal car?
Most of us use 5500K on our own cars here
35 or 55 ballast
@@RetrofitSource Do you use 5500K bulbs, but with 35W or 55W ballasts? Also, wich ballast do you like more? Morimoto, Denso, Hylux, Matsushita, Acme?
4500 looks to be the OEM color for newer cars. I know the Ram and grand Cherokee lights have a slight purple tint to them which matches the 4500’s perfect. I’m
Looking for the OEM style and not the ghetto ricer look. Great video 💪🏻
Thank you!
Great video! Thanks!
You're welcome!
Got me 35watt 5500 kit shipped im pumped!!!
Awesome man, thanks Tommy let us know how you like it!
How is the kit so far? Is the 5500k the best color/performer overall?
Whats up with the 4500k bulb flickering in the video?
Is there any data on how kelvin rating effects your vision over long periods? I do remember reading somewhere that warmer light (like a 4500k) is easier on the human eye when driving long hours at night, where whiter light (6500k) can strain the eye and can make it hard to focus during extended night driving.
Generally, we would agree with you that the warmer kelvin ratings are easier on the eyes. for pure visibility, we recommend 4500K or 5500K, whereas 6500K will sacrifice a little performance/practicality for aesthetic (if thats your thing)
4500k white pure. Top comparacion
We do like our pure white bulbs.
My choice is 5000K 50W or 4300K 35W
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Why?
Thank you for the guide i was unsure what bulbs to get or what ballast to run.
I'm glad we could help you out!
Super video thx mate ;-)
I’ve been hearing great things about your company and these videos are awesome. Could you please inform me of what I would need for my 2016 Tucson sport with oem projectors...I’m looking for a light to shine further down the road and wider if possible. Thanks mate
Lito - thank you the comment! For you 16 Tuscan Sport, the kit below would be the best way to go. I've already taken the liberty of pre-configuring all of the options just for your car too, makes it easy! www.theretrofitsource.com/h7-morimoto-elite.html?preselect=51812%2C54358%2C47335%2C48753
Well done! Is Better led or Xenon? Thanks 💪👍🤗👋
Depends on your preferences, both have pros and cons!
I have the osram cbb 7k , but its like more yellow white , when you see the light on the road
Something’s wrong with your setup. I’ve got CBB as well and they’re very very white with a hint on the blue side. Or your projectors mirrors are burned or you run 35w bulbs on 55w ballasts, so the Kelvin rating drop to, say, 5500K or maybe 4500K.
My escape has osram hids and i hate how it gets lost when i pass by light posts. I need something brighter!
What type of Osram bulbs are you running?
5500k - in halogen projectors though. But it seems fine. Incredible output and no one signaling me because I’m blinding them.
Definitely helps to have OEM projectors in place. Good call.
What you didn't mention is that the lower colour temperatures allow you to see colour better. The CRI. Typically with higher lumens output and higher colour temp, you lose colour rendition.
For me seeing colours properly is more pleasing than having slightly more lumens out front, I really don't like the pure white look at night.
Rob - thats a great point. Lower Kelvins like the 4500K typically allow you to see better, especially in all weather conditions, whereas the whiter light such as a 6000K will reflect off of particles in the air more
That's the reason I have 100w hid 4300k for my car.
Big dog said ricey
Brings joy to my heart
Hahah we love that!
I recommend 6/65k running off a 50/55w ballast.
Why exactly?
Thanks for explaining this!
Not a problem, glad this could help you out! Let us know if you have any other questions or concerns! Have a great day!
For me I prefer 4500K or 4300K which OEM factoury
Right, 4500k is bright but doesn't blind oncoming drivers like the 5500k+
6000K and even 8000K is terrible man.
Nobody cares nigga
Great video, I was just to ask about this as I'm considering picking up 50W ballasts.
TRS hey guys, so I have a 2002 bmw 330i, oem hid are d2s 4300k But I am planning to buy an upgrade so was thinking on buying the morimoto d2s xb 5500k but my doubt is, should I upgrade my oem ballasts? And what ballasts do you recommend the most to get the best brightness with those bulbs? Thanks for the support!
So if I want the factory kinda purplish white HID's, then I should get the 4500k with 35w?
Go for 5500K. Yes 4500K 35w is OEM, but after 5-10 years of use the bulbs color shift into something that looks more like 5500K
Go with the 5500K and 35w, that should do you well!
TheRetrofitSource Inc how much does a set up like that cost
Very informative, thanks
You're welcome Brent!
superb video
Thanks!
Hi. Which is better for fog and rains, specially highway ride
We would recommend warmer colors for fog and rain, that would be somewhere in that 3000K-5000K range! Let us know if you have any other questions, have a good one!
Great video thank you
No problem! 😊
Another excellent video for anybody who's interested in learning more about lighting upgrade options for their vehicles.
Have Osram CBI. Miss the xb35 5500 color.
i have an after market HID setup installed in my car with h7 bulbs can i install an d series bulb??? please help with their differences
If you install a D series projector then you can install a D series bulb. Otherwise you couldn't.
Perfect explanation. Thx
Which Kelvin and watt is good for hill fog and safe for another cars as well
I would recommend going with the 5500K bulbs, but you could also go lower and that would work perfect for your fog lights as the lower Kelvin bulbs but through the fog and weather better. I would recommend going with a 35W ballast, as the 50W might be too hot in that small fog light housing. I have linked the kit that i would recommend to you here: www.theretrofitsource.com/9005-morimoto-elite-HS-9005?quantity=1
Im looking to put some hid's in my 2018 chevy malibu lt. It has oem projectors what would I need to do to install the 6500k bulbs in my car. And is 6500k by morimoto noticing blue but not too much? I'd like the light to look like the blue 6500k in the video but you said you dont sell 8000k bulbs so what should I do?
Hello if you still need help please visit our webpage at www.theretrofitsource.com and use the chat function. One of our customer service reps will be able to assist you from there.
Do you happen to know the standard headlight bulb kelvin used on new toyota highlanders from 22 and up? Im trying to replace my interior and license plate light and i want them to be the same and not have diff color lighting
The 2022 Toyota Highlander comes equipped with LED headlights that have a color temperature of approximately 6000K, emitting a bright white light with a slight bluish tint.
@ yea sir after couple hrs of research i finally came to a solution to go for the 6000k and after watching your video helped persuade my decision. Thanks for replying to my question and solidifying my choice. Im going to replace my plate lights and all my interior lights as they are running off the yellow standard lighting. Cant wait im excited for my orders to come in. Once again thanks for replying.
2013 Kia optima sx with HID,. Hate my lights. Not enough light... HELP?
Please! the insulator tube of the xenon bulb h7 is meant to be facing down in the projector? The bulb in the projector is hold by a clip so it can be moved and positioned in several ways.
Yes, insulator tube should face the bottom of the projector once installed. If yours faces the top, that will cause a shadow in the light output. Try the H7-B bulbs here, that will fix your problem. www.theretrofitsource.com/hid-parts/hid-bulbs-h-series/h7-morimoto-xb-hid.html
What xenon bulb do you recommend for the closet to oem LED headlight colour? (example Merc, BMW's Leds)
If you are wanting to mimic an LED color, you will want higher on the Kelvin range. Most LEDs are going to be rated at 5800 to 6000K.
@@RetrofitSource Thanks, but the Kelvin rating on the box aren't quite accurate ain't it? Osram Cbb for example.
i have a 2017 honda pilot exl, i want to install HID on my low beam but don’t know which ones to get. i just want a brighter light to be able to see further down the road without blinding oncoming traffic. i also want to consider my best option during snowy and foggy conditions.
So what did you end up getting for your Honda pilot?
So I have a 14 f150 with the oem HID’S, looking to upgrade and I bought the 5500k bulbs. Will these take time to warm up or is it like the stock ones were it’s no time to warm up and the output of light is instant?
If you're still running the factory ballast they should warm up the same as the bulbs you already have.
I got 6000k HIDs on my w203. Great look and lots of light. Love 'em!
Did you retrofit? Or have OEM BIX? I’m looking to retrofit my w203
can you take a vid? looking to get 6500k on mine
Interior 5000k, exterior 6000k.
Im looking for 5500K Colour, should I go for Osram CBB or Phillips white Vision Gen2, My car has standard D2s 35w ballast. I just want a white bulb with no yellowing to match my LED fogs lights & side lights, don't like the blue ricer look. Thanks in advance for any advice guys.
What kelvin do the current model GMC Sierras HD have? I have a 2018 Silverado HD and would love to match the oem look of the sierras. Also what’s the closest kelvin to match the morimoto xb fog lights?
If you use a 55 watt ballast will this cause the bulb to burn out more quickly, also is there any negative impact to the battery or alternator in converting to hid's in a OEM halogen headlight vehicle? My owner's manual says not to modify the headlights, no further explanation given on the matter though
Your battery and alternator won’t notice any difference with HID. 55w will technically reduce the life of your components but it’s very minor. I like the extra brightness personally!
I have an 08 Acura TL and am looking to replace my OEM 4300k HIDs, looking at yuur descriptive video I want a color code somewhere between 5000k-6500k what brands and or available options do yuu guys have to help me make a decision. Stock ballast are 35w please any help would be appreciated as my driver side HID turned pink and than failed on me smdh
brightest white possible w some blue is what I’m looking for thanks
Morimoto HID kits are always a good choice ;)
Try white vision maybe? I got white vision d2s 6000k for my m3 e46. Seems solid for now :)
Kas ESO ended up coping a pair of osram mega white 6500k on a 35w ballast for my car, there very nice on initial start up but go super white when warmed up. Look nice just not the exact colour I wanted but I nw knw they’ll become bluer w age
@@slumygoat Glad to hear! And white looks better than yellowish so that's a win. :D
Will the higher watt ballast we used will fastern the projector's oxidation?
On some projectors yes, like a Mini H1, but on most full size projectors like a D2S or FX-R, no problem
thanks for you info =)
maybe a strange question but on a 35 watt ballast, a 50 watt d3s xenon can be connected. Does this have consequences?
The 35-watt ballast won’t supply the full power that a 50-watt bulb needs, meaning the bulb won’t reach its optimal brightness. As a result, you might see weaker light output, as the bulb won’t achieve the intensity it would with a compatible 50-watt ballast.
I have a (2015 audi Q5) with HID bi xenon headlights, I believe they are 35W. I've been advised against buying 55W bulbs because they will burn the plastic housing. I've been advised to get Kensun 55W HID Headlight Xenon Conversion Kit 55 Watt 6000 Bright White to install them as fog lights. What do you recommend and what do you carry in stock ???
55W HID's can produce quite a bit of heat and aren't always the best option for a fog light. I'd personally recommend running a good LED bulb like the Morimoto 2Stroke in those foglights instead. They'll be brigher than your factory lights and won't run the risk of melting.
Hello !.... ¿what kelvins does a Mercedes benz slk 2013 have?.... please !!!...
That depends on the light you're using, how long you've been using it, etc.
I read that Morimoto sources their bulbs from CNLight, is this accurate??
Many years ago...after 2011 (or so) they stopped using CNLight as a supplier
TheRetrofitSource Inc thanks for the info! Are Morimoto XB bulbs a little brighter than CNLight?
Does this information work as well with LED bulbs?
Yes it can, but most LED bulbs are in the 6000K range.
How can i go on buying the 6500k for my 2015 grandcherokee both my headlight and for my fogs
Does the LED fog light option match the color of headlights if I choose 35w, 5500K? (2014+ sierra morimoto elite).
Yes! The LED fogs are a 5500k color as well.
@@RetrofitSource
Thank you!
Does the 6500k look similar to factory LED?
Factory LEDs typically fall around 5500K to 6000K for a crisp, pure white color. While 6500K can work, it’s slightly cooler with a hint of blue. For the closest match to most factory LEDs, we generally recommend going with a 6000K bulb.
The thing is.its posible you to send me here in italy?
Is there a video showing the output difference between the 35w and 55w 5500k Morimoto HIDs? I have a 2015 Scion tC and I recently put in a set of LED bulbs. My halogens are brighter than the LEDs! They’re mainly just blue and the cut off line is skewed. I’m returning them and ordering Morimoto but I’m on the fence about going 35w 4500k or 55w 5500k. I want a bright light since my projectors serve both low and high beams, but I don’t really want any blue in the light source since they’re in projectors. Hopefully that all made some type of sense.
I thought my stock h.i.ds were white until I upgraded the fog lights from halogen to 6000k LED and now my Xenon HIDs look more yellowish, lol.
It's a never ending upgrade cycle! Thanks for watching.
I wanted to have pure white low/high beam; therefore, I ordered the 5500K XB35 bulb. I am disappointed now, because the color has a strong green tint and it is far from the pure white light. It still has a yellow/greenish tint after 10 hours of driving. The 5500K does not match the LED DRLs either, because DRL is light blue and the HIDs are more like green/yellow.
From luminosity point of view, XB35 is great. The beam pattern is also good. But the color tinting is too green for my liking.
Barna Czukor so 6500k is the better option?
Alfred Hernandez i haven't tried the 6500K yet. However it seems to be a better option if you dislike the yellow/green color.
Barna Czukor yeah see that’s the thing, I want to get away from the whole yellow color, my 2016 Camaro SS has HID’s, but the bulb color is still that yellow/white color, I want more of that cool white color. I don’t want green or yellow mixed in. 5500k looks ok, but from this video it still looks like it has the yellow hints of color. I think I’m going with 6500k. I want the color like the cool white flashlights.
Barna Czukor What ballast do you have? The 35w right?
Kyle Brennan I have the XB35 ballasts that provide 35W.
I was always under the impression there were 2 results from driving a 35W HID at 50W.
1. The bulb life expectancy drops significantly?
2. The kelvin rating for any given hid bulb would go up? IE: 4300k would appear to look like 5000k and so on?
From my old HID Planet forum background.
Whats better 65k or 8k white color for my chevy tahoe chard for me to see road at nite with this yellow lights i have so what do u recommend?? Just don't want to get pulled over by cops here IN TX just saying..
We'd recommend 5 to 6K for best visibility at night!
@@RetrofitSource okay thank u very much 😁👍
I have a pair of after market headlights whit a sucky projector... Are yall able to replace it with one of those projectors?
Definitely. Ether our Spyder or Spec-D RetroQuik kits are the likely fix you need!
www.theretrofitsource.com/projector-kits/retroquick-kits-vehicle-specific/morimoto-retroquik-spec-d.html
www.theretrofitsource.com/projector-kits/retroquick-kits-vehicle-specific/morimoto-retroquik-spyder.html
TheRetrofitSource Inc can i send you guys the headlight to get it done?
So if I buy a conversion kit and want the look of the 5500s I gotta but the 6500 for my 2018 2500hd Silverado?
If you want the 50w ballasts, then yes 6500K will look like a 5500K
I wanted to know if these will be compatible to use on a 2007 Toyota Tundra? And 2006 Acura TSX?
Yes definitely. For your 07 Tundra you would need an H4 setup, and for your 06 TSX, D2S. We've got both!
Hello, I have a question, I have a beetle with bi xenon with awful yellow color, I want to upgrade it, but it uses d8s bulbs, and no one produces them, with different specifications, only the osram original parts. You have any product availiable whiter for my car? Andanother question, if my ballast is 25 watts, can i use a 35 watt bulb?? Or something will get damaged?
What should i use for the project lights? I want it to be bright
Check out our full selection of HID projectors, feel free to contact us directly for a personalized recommendation on what will work well for you: www.theretrofitsource.com/projector-kits/hid-led-projectors.html
Hey man, I have a 2016 Honda Accord Sport and I currently have LED bulbs which aren’t bright enough. I have to constantly turn on my high beams just to see Down the road. It’s a 35W and everyone has been telling me I need to switch to HID 55W which would be bright enough without putting my high beams on to see the roads. Any recommendations or suggestions on which one I should get?
What about 6000k
What do you think of the output ? How does it look like as brightness
6000k is getting more towards that blue color so I would stay with 4300k- 5500k!
Will this apply to the Mateminco mt18s with sst20 LEDs? What would be the difference between their 5000k and 6500k flashlight please? Somewhere I heard their 6500k flashlight was brighter than their 5000k flashlight. What's your opinion, thanks
5000k will usually produce the most light possible, There may be other factors that come into play when talking about flashlights though. We deal mostly with automotive lighting so I can't help too much beyond that.
@@RetrofitSource ok, thanks! So you're saying it's possible the 6500k LED flashlight may appear and / or actually be brighter than the same flashlight with 5000k LEDs? If it's brighter does this mean it puts out more lumens?
I am saying it is possible, However they should be reasonably close in terms of brightness and usability. I'd probably make a decision based on personal preference at that point. We have people ask us this same question when it comes to their headlights quite a bit, 5000k is usually the most friendly color to drive with and is more useful in inclement weather than a more blue light such as 6500k. I hope this helps!
@@RetrofitSource JAWOHL! definitely helps, thanks! From the TH-cam videos I keep seeking and watching, I get the feeling the lights right around 5000k tend to show us the objects as close to daylight sun would, or basically most true to daylight reality. Thanks much you for your feedbacks. Live and learn, so we hope. Prost 👋🙏
I have a 2013 kia optima any idea what i should get for color and brightness? I was thinking 20000LM blueish color! Or dhould i go brighter
You would want to go with the H7-B bulbs in the H7 Elite system, found here. We recommend the 5500K bulbs for a pure white light, with 35w ballasts. Will make you happy for sure. www.theretrofitsource.com/hid-systems-20/hid-systems-universal/h7-morimoto-elite.html
Thanks. I ordered 35w 6000k white with hint of blue but still bright.
Also what a good lights for fogs? LED or HID
Own a 2004 350z. Is it okay to use 5000k or 6000k bulb on my stock factory ballast. without burning it out..?? Which one is BEST....for brightness? They pretty much only sell 5000k. New to your channel. Thanks!
Sprydo7 I think you should be fine. I drive a 2012 370Z and put OSRAM CBH about a year ago and it’s doing fine.
If I have a 35w with 5500k would it still change? Or you were just referring only to the 50w set up?
yes it would
I have a 16’ GMC Sierra 1500 and I was going to buy the Morimoto D5s bulb with integrated ballast just like the factory ones. I’m really looking for the 5500k white color. Now would I still get that with this type of bulb or do I go for the 35w with 6500k to get that white. Thank you so much btw for your quick response earlier. Was not expecting that but gave it a shot.
What’s the difference between a can bus hid kit and a power hid kit?
Canbus will eliminate error codes that appear on the dashboard after changing the lights. Mostly present in European or American cars. A relay harness powered kit will work reliably, but won't cancel error codes if they pop up
Best vedio
I have a nissan altima SE 3.5L. From my research a guy was pretty pissed seeing a video where a guy didn't have a projector. I'm guessing because he just had stock head light. Well, as I do more research I'm realizing the lower the K number the brighter intensity. I don't want to blind people, nor do I want to get pulled over. I needed a ballast and new bulb and this seemed like the cheapest way to go about that. Without a projector, unless one comes in my 03 nissan altima, should I go with a less intense bulb, like 8000K or 10,000k?
As far as Kelvin rating goes, the higher it is, the more blue/purple the color and the less actual brightness you get. We would highly recommend running a projector to help control the light into a non glaring beam pattern that will be effective for you on the road, and non glaring to oncoming traffic as well
I have a 2014 Subaru Outback what bulb do I need for HID Conversion? Thanks!
Send us an email to Sales@TheRetrofitSource.com and we will get you exactly what you need!
So I have different ballasts ( xentec ) ......can I just order the bulbs and will it power your brand of bulbs??
Yes, you can still use our bulbs with your Xentec ballasts
TheRetrofitSource Inc how much different will Hylux 2A88 ballast be with the same Morimoto bulb as far as performance? I'm comparing it to the Xentec ballast...
Hi! Where can I find the 4500k in h4 led?
Not many LEDs are made in 4,500K 🤐
let me guess, you want to retrofit a 2010s or earlier car with leds but you dont want the police to notice that you are using leds instead of halogen (my car uses those crappy h4 candels too)
right?