~tc~ wrote:It's more about the quality of the construction, little things like the salt mixture, the alignment, etc that make sure you get optimal performance. For $20, I do t know why you wouldn't go for the upgrade.
http://www.theretrofitsource.com/morimo ... t3u3X9OKSM
Agreed. I'm going for the XB35. Quality is something rather important in electronics. Even if they have the same warranty and lifespan, that's no indication of actual reliability or output performance. I'd like to think the XB bulbs has a lower failure rate than the standard bulb and more consistent performance over its lifespan. Maybe not, but for $20 it's worth it IMO. After all, even diagnosing HID problems requires the bumper and headlights to come off with the Kizashi. Why do you think I'm going for Morimotos and not even bothering to see if it's the bulb or the ballast at fault with my cheap ebay-type kit? It's because it's not worth my time and I'd rather replace it with quality components like the Morimoto kit with their XB35 bulbs.
Also, I'm well aware that 4300K is the optimal temp for output and it's the OEM HID color temp. I've had a high quality 4300K kit before. (These Morimotos would be my third HID kit.) However, I personally like the pure white color that 5000K puts out. It's also a color not often offered as most companies make 4300K, 6000K, 8000K, etc. This is why I'm curious enough to try it. That being said, the 4300K bulbs from Morimoto look like they have great output.
