Originally Posted by jamesknox
Hi Everyone!
I am new to the movement towards HID and I just want to be sure I have this correct. I know for sure, I won't be able to switch from my stock bulbs to HID bulbs myself so I certainly plan to take my car to a shop to get this installed, I just wanted to confirm a few things first.
I am interested in having my 2 lows and 2 fogs switched to HID. Do I simply purchase two of these kits (1) with H7 (low) bulbs and (1) with 9006 (fog) bulbs? (There are 2 other lights on the sides of the lows, like in the upper corners; I am not sure what they are called but do they need to be HID as well or are they fine as stock)
Also, I am having trouble deciding between the 5000k and the 6000k. My crossfire is Alabaster (White) so I am inclined to have my HID lights "white" as opposed to "blue-ish" I have heard that the 5000k is the BRIGHTEST but how bright? Is the 6000k a better option so I don't have to worry about blinding opposing traffic?
Finally, just so I don't get completely ripped off, what is the price range, I should expect to pay for installation at an automotive shop?
OK. You will need 2. One H7 kit and one 9006 kit (2 bulb/ballasts each).
5000K is pretty white, but still has a bluish tinge to it. 4300K is your best bet.
The "eyebrow" lamps are just markers-parking lights. They can stay OEM, but will look yellow once the HID's are installed. I swapped to white LED's for those positions. It matched the HID's nicely.
As for price-$50 to $300. I've had fine luck with the cheapies. Some haven't. There are some more recent threads on higher-quality (?) kits. Do a search for "HID" and you'll find them.