05-29-2019, 02:14 PM | #43 |
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My first & second set (5K, 6K) I used Diode Dynamics. Since they did't offer a 5500K, I went with Morimoto for my final and current set.
In all 3 cases, the light output seems a little brighter, but the biggest difference I noticed (other than the color difference) was the beam pattern. All 3 of them have a higher beam pattern cut-off over stock and that really helps see further down the road. Not enough to blind oncoming traffic, but enough to where you definitely see much further down the road.
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05-29-2019, 04:09 PM | #44 | |
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Isn't that the same as raising your headlights though? We can already do that with the leveler adjuster. In my eyes, raising the cut off line (or changing in any way for that matter) of the beam pattern is a negative thing. A higher cut off just means the light travels further down the road, but also blinds the on-coming traffic more. I think ideally what we want from the beam pattern is more intensity (lux), closest to the top of the cut off. If the pattern was uniform from bottom to the top, when the light projects downward on the road, the furthest part away would look dimmest and the closest would be the brightest. You can test this with your phone's flash light on a flat surface, if you pretend that is your car's headlight. But if the hot spot is closest to the cut off (the top), then you will have a more even output all the way to the end. |
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05-29-2019, 04:13 PM | #45 | |
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I agree, the lights on the Camaro are already pretty darn good IMHO. Certainly not the best out there in 2019 especially compared to some of the best LED systems on luxury cars, but HIDs /projectors have always been a good benchmark for usable lights. Regarding the color temp, all the hardcore light guys say warmer is better for foul weather. While that is true, I think for dry only, higher color temp isn't horrible. I find higher color temps reflect more than lower color temp (which is the whole theory behind lower color temp being better in fog/snow/rain anyway). That extra reflectivity, I actually appreciate for lighting up street signs and animal eyes better. |
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05-29-2019, 05:06 PM | #46 | |
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I have never been flashed at for the LITTLE BIT higher beam pattern of the aftermarket bulbs. Like I said originally, it does raise the cut-off a bit, but not enough to cause oncoming traffic issues , but enough to where you do see more of the road.
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06-15-2019, 05:22 AM | #47 | |
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Which brand did you end up using with the 5,500k temp? I also got some 6,000k but didn't really the slight blue tint. I want to try 5,500. In regards to your eyebrow, if you are still under warranty I would stick the stock HID and take it to the dealership.
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06-15-2019, 06:17 AM | #48 |
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I also switched my stock ones to the 5500k that I bought from Bigwom and couldn't be happier. It perfectly matches the rest of the leds that I have.
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06-15-2019, 07:51 AM | #49 |
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Is bigworm selling the Morimoto for $75 each or for the pair?
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06-15-2019, 07:55 AM | #50 |
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Its 75 for the pair plus shipping I believe.
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06-22-2019, 06:04 PM | #51 | |
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As far as the eyebrow, I am tired of tweeking my back and scraping my hands/arms from swapping out the bulbs. I have a service due coming up, so I will just bite the bullet and have the dealer fix what ever needs to be fixed and if they notice the bulb change and charge me, so be it.
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