miahwood28 Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 Does anyone know of any HID law in the state of Ohio?? I called my local state highway patrol office and they weren't much help with my questions. I want to buy an HID conversion kit but don't know how bright to go without getting pulled over for them being too bright. As you know they are sold from 3000k up to 12000k and I like them starting around the 8000k range because they have a blueish tint to them. Any assistance with this would be greatly appreciated. I searched the forum but didn't find anything pertaining to HID kits and the laws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 legal or not I wanna punch you little honda fags in the face when you blind my ass with your duct tape and zip tie bullshit driving by me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjrsplat Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 stick with white, in a proper setup (projection housings, or a retrofit) the blues, purples, etc are rice. you cant see as well as white hid's and youll draw unnecessary attention (mainly from law enforcement). projector housings are important for good light spread and cutoff, so you dont blind other drivers, and you get the most usable light output. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjrsplat Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 legal or not I wanna punch you little honda fags in the face when you blind my ass with your duct tape and zip tie bullshit headlights driving by me +1 just noticed he drives an integra. @op. ignore my previous post. buy the cheapest shit you can on ebay, put it together with zipties and bubble gum and be a ricer faggot. oh, and buy an ebay turbo and run it without a tune. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLOWLX Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 I have 8k in my car and 3k in my foglights but I aligned to to the ground for less glare I've had them in my car For 3 yard and never got pulled over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 Generally speaking if the vehicle did not come with HID's from the factory, you can't install them. Not that I've ever heard of people getting pulled over with proper projector conversions. Just don't be like Paul the ricer and shove them in your stock housings, causing the light to exit at 2500 different angles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankis Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 3000k will be yellow, 8000k will be almost purple. Stick with 4300k or 6000k for optimal light output and reasonable color temperature; the 6000 should have the blue-ish tint you're looking for. If you have a last gen Integra, the factory projectors should keep the light relatively well contained, at least better than most halogen reflector lenses do. If you get issues with people flashing you after you install them, aim them down slightly. As long as they aren't obnoxious you likely won't have an issue with the police. FYI 8000k is generally obnoxious. As far as options for "legal" HID setups, forget it. They're way more than you'd want to spend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 Jeremiah, you gonna play Black Ops ever again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 +1 just noticed he drives an integra. @op. ignore my previous post. buy the cheapest shit you can on ebay, put it together with zipties and bubble gum and be a ricer faggot. oh, and buy an ebay turbo and run it without a tune. Wow, who are you again ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 my g/f put 8000k's in her mazda 3...it does have the bluish/purple tint to them, but not enough to bother anyone (ive driven in front of her multiple times) or get pulled over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleguy Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 I've done 6000K on my cars in the past, and have been very happy with the color. Are you going to get new housings too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berto Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 You said you don't know how bright you want to go but I hope you realize that the bulb temperature (8000k etc) does NOT relate to how bright it is, just the color of the light output. Most factory HID units are 4300 to 4500k which is a pure white out put. The higher the temp the more blue the light, the more annoying, and actually....the less light output (measured in Lumens). IMO anything over 5500k - 6000k is ricey. I just got a set of 4500k on my quad and its awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGU Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 retrofit HID conversion FTW. only do 4300k or 4500k and thats it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 legal or not I wanna punch you little honda fags in the face when you blind my ass with your duct tape and zip tie bullshit driving by me Bwahahaha this from the previous owner of one of the most JDM correct civics on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjrsplat Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 Wow, who are you again ? im the new guy with the supra. should read more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neonkiller Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 im the new guy with the supra. should read more. That just happened I feel the ban hammer coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oh8sti Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 im the new guy with the supra. should read more. http://files.sharenator.com/get_the_fuck_out_inline_Awkward-s450x674-110254-535.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 Does anyone know of any HID law in the state of Ohio?? I called my local state highway patrol office and they weren't much help with my questions. I want to buy an HID conversion kit but don't know how bright to go without getting pulled over for them being too bright. As you know they are sold from 3000k up to 12000k and I like them starting around the 8000k range because they have a blueish tint to them. Any assistance with this would be greatly appreciated. I searched the forum but didn't find anything pertaining to HID kits and the laws. Anything higher than 4,300k white is a waste of visible light and dumb. You'll get pulled over for anything blue/purple and green, etc. not just by the cops but by me for being stupid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 I did 4300k in my Passat. I like it, and haven't gotten hassled by poe-poe... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99FLHRCI Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 Anything higher than 4,300k white is a waste of visible light and dumb. You'll get pulled over for anything blue/purple and green, etc. not just by the cops but by me for being stupid. Most of the conversion sights I read suggested 6000k for 35w or 8000k for 55w. That is what I went with in my factory Integra housings. They look amazing, I feel like I can see forever and I have yet to get pulled over or flashed for my low beams. Best $120 I have spent on the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 Most of the conversion sights I read suggested 6000k for 35w or 8000k for 55w. That is what I went with in my factory Integra housings. They look amazing, I feel like I can see forever and I have yet to get pulled over or flashed for my low beams. Best $120 I have spent on the car. I work in the optical industry. Most people don't know what they don't know when it comes to diminishing vision and more often with vision at night. You're deceiving yourself if you think 8000k offers better visibility than 4300k. It's actually about 20% less light at fully warmed output. Higher color temperatures emit fewer lumens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99FLHRCI Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 I work in the optical industry. Most people don't know what they don't know when it comes to diminishing vision and more often with vision at night. You're deceiving yourself if you think 8000k offers better visibility than 4300k. It's actually about 20% less light at fully warmed output. Higher color temperatures emit fewer lumens. At the higher wattage 8000k looks almost identical to the 6000k. I am not saying that it puts out more light. I am just saying that with the bit of research I did most companies recommended those kelvin ratings. I am also much happier with them then the factory lights. Maybe next time I will try 4300k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04silvrz Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 mine are 6k DR2 Bulbs. they are blueish... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 At the higher wattage 8000k looks almost identical to the 6000k. I am not saying that it puts out more light. I am just saying that with the bit of research I did most companies recommended those kelvin ratings. I am also much happier with them then the factory lights. Maybe next time I will try 4300k. and I wasn't slamming you. as noted, most don't realize the real impact of wavelengths. do you wear glasses? if so, stick with clear lenses and make sure you get the Anti Reflective Coating on them. aka AR Coating. If you do not wear corrective spectacles to improve your vision, do not wear anything at night. Just clean your windshield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 im the new guy with a ricer supra. You should ban me. As you wish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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