didnt want to sign up on a bimmer forum just for this so i thought i would throw it out there...assuming someone may know:

what HID come stock on a new (2009- ) 335? im assuming its greater than 4300k on our G's....want to upgrade but having difficulty knowing what 6000k etc will look like and i have seen the 335's on the road and like the brightness/colour...

 

The 6000k HID's on my BMW vert (aftermarket) look bluer than the factor HID's on our BMW X3. If I had to guess, I'd say they aren't 6000K. Above 6000K you definitely get a "mod" look with blue notes rising strongly - if I start to see blue or purple I know its not a factory HID. 6000K is about the hottest that still looks white - a cold bright white. The consensus on the Audi groups is that *all* manufacturer factory equipment HID's are at 4300K as this is the brightest temperature - most visible light per watt. I would not assume the 335 is hotter. The projector casing also injects color - a prism facet will throw a rainbow and let you see color you wouldn't otherwise. 5500-6000K is popular for people who want a little more that factory without pulling undue attention.

Peter

 

If I'm not mistaken, all OEM HID are no higher color temperature than 4300K.

 

hey...good write-up/response! that's exactly what im after...dont want it looking too non-stock...i could swear the bimmer's looked different but like u say...could be the housing...thanks!

 

definitely 4300k....the reason why their color looks different than ours has to do with the lense....

i believe the only car on the market with different kelvin hid's is the lamborghini murceillago which has 10,000k hid's...

 

all cars come with 4100k bulbs from the factory. all depends on the type of lense the projectors use. Every see a s2000 or tsx projectors? nice blue cutoff, better than bmw.

 

I thought the OEM lights on the G were 4300K...

 

might be 4300k, either way 4100k and 4300k you couldnt tell the difference. i think most people here upgrade to 6000k, i know i did