Sorry guys...I thought I posted photos of 5000k & 6000k on this forum.

I don't have any photos on it, but Google Search or HID Planet is the best option.

I just like 4300k, because it's the whitest & brightest.

I just ordered the 35w 6000k from DDM tuning. I hope its not purple From talking to a few guys at work they said its a little more blue than the 5000k all of them have. They all have 06+ projectors also so I imagine that will make a bit of a difference as well. My friend has an Acura with factory 4300k and comparing with his 08 4runner I definitely like the 5000k better. Looking at pictures and youtube videos I didnt think the 6000k was too bad. 5000k looked pretty white to me and I wanted just a small tint of blue. I thought Purple would be 10000k or 12000k amirite?

Edit: I found this on a HID website. This is the kelvin color description they give is golden yellow (3000K), bright white (4300K), white (5000K), crystal white (6000K), crystal blue (8000K), aqua blue (10000K), and purple-blue (12000K)

3000K is yellow
4300-5K is typically White (OEM)
6K is typically Blue
8K is usually Purple

It seems like different Brands have different results.

Let me know how the DDM looks in your headlights. I have their 3000k bulbs 35watt in my fogs (the digital kit) and it takes about 20 seconds to warm up and get bright. It throws yellow on the road for about 25feet, then starts to trail off. I was thinking of doing the 4300k in my lows, the 55watt kit. Just want to make sure if I need to get in my truck and go, that I dont have to wait for them to warm up before I can hit the road.

I'm online trying to order a xenon kit. I've selected my temp and now it's asking what bulb I want ie H1-10, 9145, 5202, H11, H13(low), 9008 (Low) etc. Just wondering what I need to put this in my 2001 T4R. Thanks! PS, Sorry to resurrect this thread from the dead.

Does 9003 or HB2 sound right to you guys?

A 2001 4runner is a 3rd gen so you should ask in that forum, not the 03+ 4th gen forum. But since you are here I seriously recommend NOT installing HID's in your halogen headlight housings. They WILL glare that can lead to blinding other drivers on the road. Please don't be one of those douches.

Thanks for the heads up. I apologize for posting in the wrong forum, I just searched HID at the top and this was the first thread that came up.

Just installed DDM 35W 5000K couple of hours ago. Very bright, pure white.

You have to be careful with 55W HID kits - although they are technically "brighter" they produce a lot more glare so that extra light output is not very usable. Also, some places sell 55W HID kit with 35W bulbs which means you end up over driving the bulbs. This leads to decreased lifespan and premature failure. 55W kits also produce a lot more heat.

35W is the way to go. I would personally recommend a 4300k HID kit for the color temperature as this will be the most functional and give you the best light output. 4300k will be pure white and is the same color temperature used for factory HID applications.

Can't the same thing be said about 35W HIDs compared to the stock halogens

55W HID kits have a bigger arc than a 35W HID kit which will will result in increased glare. Your stock headlights allow a slight amount of light to bleed upwards to illuminate overhead signs. There is no way of blocking that light bleed regardless of which HID kit you go with.

Steve

Hi I just want to ask you if 35w 4300k hid in 06 stock projector ok? will that produce too much glare on oncoming traffic?

runner27, this may help with info. HID Install- Squirrel Finder(s)?

Runner27: 35W 4300k HID Kit will be your best bet. I would suggest installing the kit prior to making the modification that Chaz is referring to. We have had many customers choose not to make the modification after they install the kit. If however you choose to go ahead and make the modification then it's quite easy to do.

Steve