DDM vs Kensun HIDs

[sparrky]

So I've had after-market HIDs installed for a week and tested a few variations.

Here's some comments:
1. I started with Kensun 6000k bulbs and a slim ballast from DDM. The lights were very bright with a hint of blue. Also, with a longer reach down the road.

2. Changed to DDM 5000ks and noticed that they seemed to be more blue than the Kensun 6000k bulbs, with a little less brightness. Still using the DDM slim ballast.

3. Changed to DDM 6000ks and noticed even more of a deeper blue tint, with less brightness than #2 and #1 above. Also, with the DDM slim ballast.

I find that the DDM bulbs are just not that bright compared to even the Cystal Vision Ultra halogens or the Kensun HIDs. And the DDMs have sporadically not fired up a few times when I've had them installed. Maybe its just a bad batch of DDMs?

I favor more of a bright white than bluish tint.

Anybody else mess around with HID bulbs, brands, etc and find a true bright white? Anyone use 4300k or 4500k?

Thanks!

 

[mbw]

I'd look for something true white for sure. You can actually see things better without the blue tones, especially in crap weather.

I tried a whole heap of HID bulbs in my infiniti, but I can't remember the exact bulb temp I used. 5k/6k seems like they would be really blue.

Anyone know what the stock HSE Lux xenons are?

 

[ycharlie]

hmmmm... it's odd because my 6000k ddms are pure white. the 5000ks are a bit yellow.

 

[mbw]

oh, im probably just not remembering the right temps then. Ignore me.

 

[bushway9172]

A lot of it depends on the ballasts you are using... 55 watt vs 35 watt can make a huge difference in color.

 

[sparrky]

I have the 35w ballasts. Is anyone using 55w? Are they too bright with 55w?

 

[ycharlie]

the wattage will increase the output. 55w will have more of a flood to it than 35w. but it will not change the temperature. i know people who use 12000k bulbs for the pink effect. since that temperature at 35w is rather weak, you'll need a 55w or better to be able to see anything on the road with the bulbs.

 

[sparrky]

Okay, sorry to be obsessed with the Xenon/HIDs...

I tried a pair of 55W ballasts with both 5000k and 6000k bulbs and they still look pretty blue. When set against the 2013 LEDs that have a yellowish color, the blueish HIDs don't look that good.

The light output seemed lesser than I had with halogens as well.

I'm wondering if the halogen lens has something to has something to do with the blue color of the HIDs and the limited output that I seem to get at night.

So I decided to just go back to Crystal Vision Ultra's for now. They have more light output than the standard LR halogens. I guess I'll just wait until I get another Rover to get HIDs, as I haven't been happy with the after-market look.

Thanks all for your comments and help in this process. Your assistance has been greatly appreciated.