Here is a question about the intensity of the bulbs. If they offer 4K, 6K, 8K, 10K. do the higher K bulbs burn out quicker? Also, what K intensity are stock 9006 bulbs that are in my 1993 Accord?

 

Not to my knowledge do they burn out quicker, they're just different color temperatures. Stock halogens hover in the 2800K to 3400K zone.

For the record, anything above 8000K looks extremely ricer and stupid. 4300K offers the "best" color light.

 

So, since I am looking to help with increased visibility on the road, 4300-6000K is a good range to stay in? I am not out to have people look at me, I just want to see them better.

Also, are these (from the Xenoneyes website) just simply bulbs that I put in place of my stock bulbs? Do they require some sort of ballast thing? What I want to know is are they a simply pop in item or are there any modifications I would need to make from your experience?

 

All HIDs require a ballast, but the bulb itself replaces the stock one. There are many plug-n-play kits out there that plug into the wire that were connected to your original bulbs. Brands I recommend are Kaixen ($300 range) and DDM Tuning ($100 range).

 

yes, if you want increased visibility 4300k to 6000k is the preferred range, w/ 4300k being the most ideal. hid conversion kits consists of the bulbs, ballasts, and ignitors. no not just bulbs. its been a while since i've looked at aftermarket kits so im not sure if they do mention ignitors, since nowadays they could be built-in.

most hid kits are supposed to be plug n play. one end of the ballast connects to your old headlight plug (9006), while other end of the ballast plugs into the hid bulb.

 

^^ Ballast and igniter are usually in one piece for easier mounting. My pics above are 6000K HID's in TYC projectors.

 

^ah ok. the first hid kit i had 5 years ago were not one piece.