2013 Q5 HID bulb replacement size??
#11
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+1: higher K = fewer real lumens
It's losing lighting value if you push the K rating up for the color "look." Find some actual lumens specs--and not just marketing statements--and you will see; its a material difference.
Last edited by MP4.2+6.0; 05-13-2013 at 07:27 AM.
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#13
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Ok I understand but color temperature basically no relation with brightness, and 8000k gives blue light
There is a general misconception that a higher K rating provides more light than a lower K rating with Xenon HID lights. The brightest light is actually at a pure white light without any additional colors. With Lumens Xenon HIDs, you would see pure white at 6000K. OE manufacturers choose a light at 4300K rather than 6000K. 4300K has a slight yellowish color (like the color halogen bulbs have). This is not the brightest color band for a clear night; 6000K would provide more visibility in this case. Unfortunately, pure white light does have its downfalls. Because of its intensity, white light (6000K) also refracts back at the driver the most when there are particles in the air (ie. rain, snow, and fog). A less refractive light would be more useful in these conditions; we find yellow (3000K) to be the most effective in these situations. For OE manufacturers, they try to give the medium which would be between the white and the yellow for overall driving conditions.
Last edited by spijun; 05-13-2013 at 08:50 AM.
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#15
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For daily driving (especially vehicles with projectors), we recommend the colors between 4300K - 6000K. Any colors below or above this range will result in loss of light (amount of light lost will vary depending on the housing / projector). For fog light applications, we recommend 3000K for performance in rain, snow, and fog.
Good luck with 8000K
#16
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One of many... >4300K = more show than go
http://headlightretrofits.com/bulbs-...-kelvin-color/
Don't believe everything an aftermarket supplier wants to promote...
Don't believe everything an aftermarket supplier wants to promote...
#17
http://headlightretrofits.com/bulbs-...-kelvin-color/
Don't believe everything an aftermarket supplier wants to promote...
Don't believe everything an aftermarket supplier wants to promote...
and also where can i buy fog replacement bulb for 2013 q5 2.0 pre plus? what size bulb is it?
sorry for the noob questions .... just got it and mod bug hitting me already ^^ TIA
#18
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Try to type in a browser: D3S 6000k
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