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How do I get my headlights to look like these?

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    #16
    Correct me if I'm understanding this wrong, so any headlight that appears to have a "blue" look to it needs projectors? . Or at least on cb's

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      #17
      Originally posted by JFrost7 View Post
      Correct me if I'm understanding this wrong, so any headlight that appears to have a "blue" look to it needs projectors? . Or at least on cb's
      No you can buy lights that directly replace your factory bulbs that have a bluish tint to them they are specifically talking about HID (High Intensity Discharge) bulbs. They need to be in projector housings because of the way the bulb puts off the light and the way the housings reflect the light.

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        #18
        For the most part, yes. Some cars have HID Reflectors like some Escalades and Prius'. And some bulbs have a blue hue, but aren't ever as blue as HIDs. But any car using HIDs in halogen based reflectors is doing it wrong. They're easy to spot because they will be very bright (too bright for low-beams) and usually blue...even purple.

        Since CBs never had an HID option, you'll need projectors to use HID bulbs properly. Search "HID projector" and you'll find many thread like this discussing the proper use of HIDs.


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          #19
          I thinks its the same for both halogen and HID's, that the more blue and other colors the light is the worse the light output is.
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            #20
            Originally posted by lilb_1979 View Post
            I thinks its the same for both halogen and HID's, that the more blue and other colors the light is the worse the light output is.
            That is very true. The bluer the light, the less overall output and visibility you get. 4.3k is optimal (white, some say yellowish). Look up Philips 85122+ or Osram 66240 SVS. Those are the best and brightest bulbs with the MOST lumen output on the market. Both are D2S type bulbs.

            I use the Philips 85122+. They kick ass.
            Last edited by islandhopper; 10-30-2012, 12:14 AM. Reason: typo


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              #21
              Not to mess up OP's thread or anything, but could somebody lend me in the right direction as to what to replace my factory lights with to get a slight "blue" tint? I do not want to get projectors with HID's, and I find the factory bulbs are just not bright enough for me.

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