ddm 55w 8000k for both hi and low.

Had an issue with the relay harness (see thread https://zx14ninjaforum.com/messages.cfm?threadid=ADA6FD14-D56B-84E2-1E40DA4202925CAF) Not running a relay right now. However, both low and hi fire right up

One thing I dont understand. Why do my hi's and low's look different from each in terms of color if both are 55w ballasts and 8000k bulbs?

IMO, the highs have such a nicer color. Highs have more blue in them while the lows are more white. Sometimes it almost looks like the lows have the ugly halogen color to them :headscratch

When the lows first fire up, they have that nice bluish color to them. Once they warm up they turn more white. After a few minutes it looks like they are turning into that halogen color. Is this just my eyes adjusting to the color?

Is this supposed to be that way? If it is, would a 10000k bulb for the low make it look a little more bluish like the 8000k low?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywUt1cKk69s

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVd44G1yU64

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7q6fJRiU2k

Sorry no info but here are links

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywUt1cKk69s

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVd44G1yU64

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7q6fJRiU2k

* Last updated by: Rook on 4/13/2012 @ 11:39 PM *

ok first off all the color charts for the HID's are for 35w so if your liking a color you see on the charts and your getting 55w you have to go up 1 meaning if you like the color of the 8,000k then to get that same color with the 55w then you have to buy the 10,000k cause the 55w bulbs are so bright they wash out some of the color. As for the lows not looking like the highs its because of the angle if you get down on your knees in front of the bike i think you'll see what I'm talking about. heres a vid of my bike coming at you down the road (i run 10,000k 35w)

Scotty, I actually think your speed has some influence on the color wave length of light in that video!

scott, i understand about the color change from 35w to 55w. I wanted a 35w 6k color temp (mostly white with a hint of blue) so thats why I bought the 8k 55. Maybe I just need to look at the lights from a lower point of view like you suggested. I didnt get to aim them yet either so maybe that will help too