BRZ Limited OEM HID, brightness? - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Krispeee · 02-07-2014, 02:09 AM

I believe anything above 7000k becomes unusable light as it become more purple.

For those who are converting from standard halogen to HID, please use projectors. Nothing more annoying and unsafe as someone who's blatantly blinding oncoming traffic with erratic beam angles.

Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Poodles · 02-07-2014, 02:57 AM

As he doesn't have a retrofit, you're comparing your nice, wide, LEGAL beam to his glaring, illegal, hotspot from hell that's 3x brighter than the factory halogen.

I can overpower most HID's with a 100w halogen... the difference is 100w isn't actually legal, and they'll have a much better spread of light.

Boils down to why HID kits are illegal...

bdbx18 · 02-07-2014, 12:05 PM

I highly value a headlamp's ability to cover sufficient space so as to not compromise my safety when driving briskly. Especially in mountain or canyon roads which I do daily. Thus, in past cars I'll be looking at aftermarket projection units, xenon conversions, brighter bulbs, adjustments e.g.

Not so with the BRZ. The brightness of the BRZ lights and coverage area are spot on. The only time I need to slow down is when I can't use my highs due to oncoming traffic.

Cattronic · 02-09-2014, 10:35 PM

Oem HIDs are around 4300k, and no more than 35w. That's why they appear less bright. HIDs in reflector housings will also appear brighter, as will almost any aftermarket HIDs, as many people will use at least 6000k, which is close to pure white and the brightest color output, and some even use 55w which I don't recommend as they're much more prone to not working.. My shop won't even install 55w. I'd recommend going with a 35w 6000k HID with canbus digital ballasts. If u want a slight blue, go with 8000k.

Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

woode · 02-10-2014, 06:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cattronic

Oem HIDs are around 4300k, and no more than 35w. That's why they appear less bright. HIDs in reflector housings will also appear brighter, as will almost any aftermarket HIDs, as many people will use at least 6000k, which is close to pure white and the brightest color output, and some even use 55w which I don't recommend as they're much more prone to not working.. My shop won't even install 55w. I'd recommend going with a 35w 6000k HID with canbus digital ballasts. If u want a slight blue, go with 8000k.

Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

No..?? Don't put out false information. 55w work fine themselves, its the fact that many OEM housings can't handle the heat. 6000k is not "brightest". Kelvin is a temperature color, not brightness level. 6000k is not pure white either, 5000k is. 4300k is going to actually be the most useable light. I would recommend doing some research on the topic, as pages could be written about this. (and have)

sshole · 02-10-2014, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cattronic

Oem HIDs are around 4300k, and no more than 35w. That's why they appear less bright. HIDs in reflector housings will also appear brighter, as will almost any aftermarket HIDs, as many people will use at least 6000k, which is close to pure white and the brightest color output, and some even use 55w which I don't recommend as they're much more prone to not working.. My shop won't even install 55w. I'd recommend going with a 35w 6000k HID with canbus digital ballasts. If u want a slight blue, go with 8000k.

Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

So much misinformation.

02-07-2014, 12:05 PM	#17
bdbx18 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Present MDX, Civic Hybrid, BRZ Location: SoCal Posts: 197 Thanks: 9 Thanked 47 Times in 27 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I highly value a headlamp's ability to cover sufficient space so as to not compromise my safety when driving briskly. Especially in mountain or canyon roads which I do daily. Thus, in past cars I'll be looking at aftermarket projection units, xenon conversions, brighter bulbs, adjustments e.g. Not so with the BRZ. The brightness of the BRZ lights and coverage area are spot on. The only time I need to slow down is when I can't use my highs due to oncoming traffic. __________________ Current: 07 MDX, 06 Civic Hybrid, 13 BRZL Past: 03 M3 SMG, 99 540i, 01 X5 4.4, 01 X5 3.0, 03 MDX, 92 NSX, 89 Maxima, 86 Integra, 88 Odyssey, 88 Legend, Supra, MR2T, Pathfinder, MirageT, Accord

02-09-2014, 10:35 PM	#18
Cattronic Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: 2013.5 FR-S 6MT, 2009 Infiniti G37 Location: SoCal Posts: 45 Thanks: 2 Thanked 8 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Oem HIDs are around 4300k, and no more than 35w. That's why they appear less bright. HIDs in reflector housings will also appear brighter, as will almost any aftermarket HIDs, as many people will use at least 6000k, which is close to pure white and the brightest color output, and some even use 55w which I don't recommend as they're much more prone to not working.. My shop won't even install 55w. I'd recommend going with a 35w 6000k HID with canbus digital ballasts. If u want a slight blue, go with 8000k. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Scion FR-S 6MT//6K HIDs/18" Avid.1 AV02 black wheels/245 hankook V12 rubber/5% tint/Kenwood nav/JL audio sound Infiniti G37 Sedan 7AT//Injen dual CAIs/Custom Magnaflow Exhaust/18" CX4 wheels/245 Goodyear Eagle rubber/5% tint/Eibach prokit springs/full JL audio sound

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
FRS/BRZ Full Interior LED Kit! Choose your brightness! See Installed Comparison Pics!	Diode Dynamics	Interior Parts (Incl. Lighting)	243	08-29-2018 12:01 PM
>>> 5000k & 6000k White Reverse/Back-up LED Lights - FREE SHIPPING and 3 yr warranty!	KI_ZN6	Exterior Parts - Lighting	870	02-18-2016 11:04 PM
Group Buy Limited Limited Limited Edition 57Xtremes in KY color	vividracing	Groupbuys	0	10-14-2013 07:22 PM
Head Unit Brightness	ShoNUFF	Electronics \| Audio \| NAV \| Infotainment	3	09-10-2013 06:33 AM
BRZ Limited for sale; limited; 6 spd; WRB	dabguy	Cars for Sale/Trade	1	11-04-2012 10:13 PM

02-07-2014, 02:09 AM	#15
Krispeee Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited Location: NorCal Bay Area Posts: 298 Thanks: 175 Thanked 119 Times in 92 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I believe anything above 7000k becomes unusable light as it become more purple. For those who are converting from standard halogen to HID, please use projectors. Nothing more annoying and unsafe as someone who's blatantly blinding oncoming traffic with erratic beam angles. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

02-07-2014, 02:57 AM	#16
Poodles Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2015 Series.Blue Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 1,781 Thanks: 88 Thanked 781 Times in 481 Posts Mentioned: 16 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	As he doesn't have a retrofit, you're comparing your nice, wide, LEGAL beam to his glaring, illegal, hotspot from hell that's 3x brighter than the factory halogen. I can overpower most HID's with a 100w halogen... the difference is 100w isn't actually legal, and they'll have a much better spread of light. Boils down to why HID kits are illegal...

User Name		Remember Me?
Password