Does anyone here have amber low beams? More specifically 3000k?

[minimalist]

I'm thinking about going 3000k as an upgrade to the stock low beams but I'm not sure how much brighter they will be and what it will look like. I'm hoping someone can tell me how they like them or like having the amber low beams

 

[Saggio]

I'm thinking about going 3000k as an upgrade to the stock low beams but I'm not sure how much brighter they will be and what it will look like. I'm hoping someone can tell me how they like them or like having the amber low beams

3000K low beams will reduce light output not make them brighter. You'll look like a lifted civic :fish:

 

[minimalist]

3000K low beams will reduce light output not make them brighter. You'll look like a lifted civic :fish:

Are there any amber lights that will increase output? Or do you have to go blueish/white?

 

[Saggio]

Are there any amber lights that will increase output? Or do you have to go blueish/white?

Not that I'm aware of. 4300K to 5500K will be your brightest white light.

 

[meder24]

Are there any amber lights that will increase output? Or do you have to go blueish/white?

Your eyes see best with the whiter light of higher temps as already pointed out.

I have read before that amber lighting was originally intended for racing as it was easier to actually see the vehicle coming at you. They were not intended to increase the visibility of the individual driving the vehicle with them. It is argued that the amber lighting will help you in poor weather but there really is no proof that this is the case. Just think how white light is even hard to see on wet roads, why would something not as bright or white be any easier?
I have run amber bulbs in previous vehicles (fog lights only) and while they look cool and are certainly different, I cannot truly say I gained anything performance wise. I definitely would not recommend them in the low beam though unless for show.

 

[Jhalko]

Your eyes see best with the whiter light of higher temps as already pointed out.

I have read before that amber lighting was originally intended for racing as it was easier to actually see the vehicle coming at you. They were not intended to increase the visibility of the individual driving the vehicle with them. It is argued that the amber lighting will help you in poor weather but there really is no proof that this is the case. Just think how white light is even hard to see on wet roads, why would something not as bright or white be any easier?
I have run amber bulbs in previous vehicles (fog lights only) and while they look cool and are certainly different, I cannot truly say I gained anything performance wise. I definitely would not recommend them in the low beam though unless for show.

Are there any amber lights that will increase output? Or do you have to go blueish/white?

Have to agree that amber would not be appropriate for low beams. I have a set of amber D2's in addition to stock lighting. Many say they work well for dusty or snowy conditions, honestly I find my D2's get so little usage that I'm just going to change them out for white in another beam pattern. I liked them in snowy conditions as I felt like there was less light reflection but the LED generated less heat so they would freeze over half the time, in no other condition did I find them worth the money spent. Keep in mind the D2's probably put out more light than a low beam bulb.

 

[bofa]

The kelvin temp for standard halogen bulbs is around 3k... but when talking HIDs they are more distictly yellow.

 

[meder24]

The kelvin temp for standard halogen bulbs is around 3k... but when talking HIDs they are more distictly yellow.

Halogen based bulbs avg. from 3,200-3,500K. So very close to the 3,000K of amber but enough to be noticeably different.

3,000K halogen bulbs and 3,000K HID bulbs will be more closely related in color. Alot of the 3,000K HID kits will actually appear almost green in color until they burn in due to the different types of salts in the capsules.