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      05-10-2010, 04:04 PM   #1
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Interesting information about colour temperatures - ref Xenon lights!

Most of you might already know something about colour temperatures. Anyway here is quite interesting writing and table.

http://www.3drender.com/glossary/colortemp.htm
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Most of you might already know something about colour temperatures. Anyway here is quite interesting writing and table.

http://www.3drender.com/glossary/colortemp.htm
I assume you've put this link up in reference to colour temperatures of various Xenon / HID bulb upgrades and kits ?!
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yes that was the main reason. My opinion is that OEM xenon bulbs are the right ones.It is quite stupid looking and annoying to face after market lights. Most ofter light is too blue. I believe original warm is between 3200-3400K.
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Original factory-fit HID Xenon is 4300K.
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