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Old 04-22-2017, 10:12 PM
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HID & LED color/temp match

I'm going to be upgrading my stock headlights and fogs to get a bright white setup that matches as close as possible. I have ordered 6k xml2 fogs, 6k switchback LEDs, and 6k sidemarker LEDs all from Diode Dynamics. Unfortunately DD doesn't sell HID replacement bulbs for 2013 G's.

Any suggestions on what the best 6k HID bulb would be? Other threads recommend the Osram Xenarc CBI 5500K HIDs from TRS. These advertise "up to 6000k" but would they actually be close to 6k LEDs? (https://www.theretrofitsource.com/al...ect_restrict=1)

Any info or pics would be greatly appreciated~
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It's difficult to match HID and LED perfectly, but 6000K is our most popular and provides a clean OEM+ appearance.

I personally prefer 5000K, which is pure white with no hint of color whatsoever

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