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Old 03-21-2008, 08:16 AM
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anything above 6000k is overkill imho, you are just turning your car in to a Civic EK series with BMW looking head lights....
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How much did those Puddle Lights run you JIMMY912????
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Originally Posted by snkpkp' post='548632' date='Mar 21 2008, 04:16 PM
anything above 6000k is overkill imho, you are just turning your car in to a Civic EK series with BMW looking head lights....
Agreed! and it is 6000k on my old ride, i wouldn't go anything beyond 6000k cos my mate had the 8000k on his car and just doesnt look good.
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Originally Posted by JiMmY912' post='548631' date='Mar 21 2008, 09:08 AM
I had 12000k
sorry to go off topic but how do you like the puddle lights?
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Originally Posted by southgate' post='548640' date='Mar 21 2008, 11:31 AM
How much did those Puddle Lights run you JIMMY912????
I dont remember the actual cost but I think it was under $100 for the parts
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^If you dont mind me asking how are they set up,are they on while you are driving or do they come on when Disarming the alarm and getting out of the car???

im intrested in getting a set but just looking for feedback
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Originally Posted by southgate' post='548660' date='Mar 21 2008, 11:00 AM
^If you dont mind me asking how are they set up,are they on while you are driving or do they come on when Disarming the alarm and getting out of the car???

im intrested in getting a set but just looking for feedback
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Does someone have that site that sells all xenos, from 2500 to 8-10k ?
I saved it but can't find now..
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Originally Posted by JiMmY912' post='548631' date='Mar 21 2008, 12:08 PM
I had 12000k
would those even be legal in the U.S.? I'd hate to see someone spending the money to upgrade and then getting a ticket every time the passed a cop.
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Originally Posted by e60_fanatic' post='546684' date='Mar 17 2008, 08:38 PM
i would like to replace my oem xenons with something with a little more color. im leaning towards 6000k but would like to know what you guys recommend in terms of brand. i searched the forums but didnt really find many pics. so please post them up in this thread.

thanks in advance.
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