Stock BMW ones are 5000K I think (could be 4500K, whatever it is it's not very high) ... you are correct in saying that higher temps don't produce more light, they simply look more blue. In fact they actually put out less visable light.
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Got a 1995-1996 240SX? Want a new front bumper?
Check this out. Posting on drag first to try and avoid shipping it.