3G Type S headlamps bulbs?
08-29-2014, 12:52 AM
#1
3G Type S headlamps bulbs?
I know the Type S has bi-xenon HID headlamps, but they also have 9005 for DRL. Do the 9005 also work with the high beams? Particularly, when you flash a slower car on the interstate, does just the 9005 bulb flash?
My Aunt's 4g TL only has low beam HID headlamps with 9005 high beams. Why I don't really understand.
My Aunt's 4g TL only has low beam HID headlamps with 9005 high beams. Why I don't really understand.
08-29-2014, 01:56 AM
#2
Three Wheelin'
Nope the high beams on a Type S are the same bulbs used as the low beams (D2S). There's a shutter in the housing that opens up when you engage high beams. The 9005 bulbs (DRLs) do nothing when high beams are on, they remain off.
08-29-2014, 01:59 AM
#4
Three Wheelin'
08-29-2014, 02:05 AM
#5
They should at least use the 9005 to flash slower traffic during the day. That makes sense since momentarily flashing the HID's isn't very good for them.
My friends e90 bimmer has similiar setup, but his high beam halogens are selectable to use with the bi-xenon. They also always flash just the halogens when flashing the high beams.
My friends e90 bimmer has similiar setup, but his high beam halogens are selectable to use with the bi-xenon. They also always flash just the halogens when flashing the high beams.
08-29-2014, 02:12 AM
#6
Three Wheelin'
They should at least use the 9005 to flash slower traffic during the day. That makes sense since momentarily flashing the HID's isn't very good for them.
My friends e90 bimmer has similiar setup, but his high beam halogens are selectable to use with the bi-xenon. They also always flash just the halogens when flashing the high beams.
My friends e90 bimmer has similiar setup, but his high beam halogens are selectable to use with the bi-xenon. They also always flash just the halogens when flashing the high beams.
That setup in the e90 makes more sense, but then again I rarely witness any high beaming going on unless someone is driving with their lights off at night.
08-29-2014, 02:19 AM
#7
Too bad Americans don't know proper driving etiquette.
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08-29-2014, 07:14 AM
#8
What do you mean it isn't good for the D2S bulbs when you flash the high beam?
When the headlights are on and you flash your high beams A SHUTTER inside the projector housing just moves to allow light output to disperse everywhere. When you turn off the high beams the shutter moves back into place.
The bulb does not get any brighter nor does it draw anymore power. D2S bulbs always running at 100% power. The shutter is what gives it the low and High beam effect. Unlike regular halogen bulbs that actually draw more power during high beam operation.
When the headlights are on and you flash your high beams A SHUTTER inside the projector housing just moves to allow light output to disperse everywhere. When you turn off the high beams the shutter moves back into place.
The bulb does not get any brighter nor does it draw anymore power. D2S bulbs always running at 100% power. The shutter is what gives it the low and High beam effect. Unlike regular halogen bulbs that actually draw more power during high beam operation.
08-29-2014, 07:35 AM
#9
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What do you mean it isn't good for the D2S bulbs when you flash the high beam?
When the headlights are on and you flash your high beams A SHUTTER inside the projector housing just moves to allow light output to disperse everywhere. When you turn off the high beams the shutter moves back into place.
The bulb does not get any brighter nor does it draw anymore power. D2S bulbs always running at 100% power. The shutter is what gives it the low and High beam effect. Unlike regular halogen bulbs that actually draw more power during high beam operation.
When the headlights are on and you flash your high beams A SHUTTER inside the projector housing just moves to allow light output to disperse everywhere. When you turn off the high beams the shutter moves back into place.
The bulb does not get any brighter nor does it draw anymore power. D2S bulbs always running at 100% power. The shutter is what gives it the low and High beam effect. Unlike regular halogen bulbs that actually draw more power during high beam operation.
So say your cruising around in middle of the day and your HID's are off and your DRL's are on like normal. If for whatever reason you need to flash highbeams your HID's will have to ignite which kind of defeats the purpose of HID's since they take a little bit to fully warm up to correct color and brightness. Not sure if its really the case, but it has also been said that a quick flash of an HID system isnt necessarily good for bulb or ballast life.
Either way I rarely if ever at all flash my HID's during the day when they are normally off, but I do see what he is saying though.
08-29-2014, 07:44 AM
#10
Oh if that's the case than I could see why that's bad. It's like flicking the lights on and off.
I don't ever have to flash during the day (I work during the day) and I rarely flash during the night (don't ever drive at night, live 1 mile from work) . Not really a problem for me
I don't ever have to flash during the day (I work during the day) and I rarely flash during the night (don't ever drive at night, live 1 mile from work) . Not really a problem for me
08-29-2014, 10:52 AM
#11
What do you mean it isn't good for the D2S bulbs when you flash the high beam?
When the headlights are on and you flash your high beams A SHUTTER inside the projector housing just moves to allow light output to disperse everywhere. When you turn off the high beams the shutter moves back into place.
The bulb does not get any brighter nor does it draw anymore power. D2S bulbs always running at 100% power. The shutter is what gives it the low and High beam effect. Unlike regular halogen bulbs that actually draw more power during high beam operation.
When the headlights are on and you flash your high beams A SHUTTER inside the projector housing just moves to allow light output to disperse everywhere. When you turn off the high beams the shutter moves back into place.
The bulb does not get any brighter nor does it draw anymore power. D2S bulbs always running at 100% power. The shutter is what gives it the low and High beam effect. Unlike regular halogen bulbs that actually draw more power during high beam operation.
08-29-2014, 10:20 PM
#12
I dont think your understanding what he's saying. He is saying during the DAYTIME when your HID's are off, it is not good to flash them. I completely agree with what he is saying and never fully understood this about the 3G TL as well.
So say your cruising around in middle of the day and your HID's are off and your DRL's are on like normal. If for whatever reason you need to flash highbeams your HID's will have to ignite which kind of defeats the purpose of HID's since they take a little bit to fully warm up to correct color and brightness. Not sure if its really the case, but it has also been said that a quick flash of an HID system isnt necessarily good for bulb or ballast life.
Either way I rarely if ever at all flash my HID's during the day when they are normally off, but I do see what he is saying though.
So say your cruising around in middle of the day and your HID's are off and your DRL's are on like normal. If for whatever reason you need to flash highbeams your HID's will have to ignite which kind of defeats the purpose of HID's since they take a little bit to fully warm up to correct color and brightness. Not sure if its really the case, but it has also been said that a quick flash of an HID system isnt necessarily good for bulb or ballast life.
Either way I rarely if ever at all flash my HID's during the day when they are normally off, but I do see what he is saying though.
I rarely flash slower cars in the overtaking lane because most drivers are dumb, and they don't realize that they're supposed to move to the right to let faster traffic overtake. Occasionally, if I'm not in a hurry I'll pass them on the right then move over in front of them and slow down forcing them out of the overtaking lane. Then I speed back up and move over to the far right lane where all traffic should be unless overtaking.
08-30-2014, 01:54 AM
#13
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if you wanted to get the 9005 bulb to become like a high beam it would be easy. Just unplug the drl socket, and re-wire it in parallel with the high beam 12v signal. The only problem is that it might melt the plastic circle piece in front of it if left on for extended period of time
08-30-2014, 02:13 AM
#15
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can you read my post again please? I'm referring to the plastic headlight piece in front of the drl slot. the 07-08 headlights(base and type S) have this. I assume its there to act as some kind of light diffuser
08-30-2014, 01:18 PM
#16
I thought of going 9011 as my fogs for the 2400lu, I think I'll stick with 9012 and 1875lu.
09-14-2014, 09:43 PM
#17
Could one of you guys with a type s turn your lights off, and try flashing the high beams and see which lights illuminate. I have a hunch it may just brigten the 9005 halogens from drl voltage to full 13.8v. Hopefully, that means it'll just flash the 9005. Because a they'd never choose a 9005 as a drl alone at full voltage it'd be blinding that's why they normally run at 7v I believe.
09-14-2014, 10:31 PM
#18
Three Wheelin'
Could one of you guys with a type s turn your lights off, and try flashing the high beams and see which lights illuminate. I have a hunch it may just brigten the 9005 halogens from drl voltage to full 13.8v. Hopefully, that means it'll just flash the 9005. Because a they'd never choose a 9005 as a drl alone at full voltage it'd be blinding that's why they normally run at 7v I believe.
The 9005 bulb doesn't turn on at all with high beams on.
09-14-2014, 10:51 PM
#20
Three Wheelin'
09-14-2014, 10:57 PM
#21
I wonder why they just didn't use a 9006 bulb then without undervolting it. I was hoping it'd be like my aunts 4G where the drl goes full brightness when flashed, but then again she doesn't have bi xenon.
I was planning on using type s lights with a low wattage 9005 led bulb as a drl, but if it is always undervolted I'll have to wire it to a 12v source. Then I was going to get inspire fogs and hook those to the stock fog light switch.
I was planning on using type s lights with a low wattage 9005 led bulb as a drl, but if it is always undervolted I'll have to wire it to a 12v source. Then I was going to get inspire fogs and hook those to the stock fog light switch.
09-14-2014, 11:14 PM
#22
Three Wheelin'
I wonder why they just didn't use a 9006 bulb then without undervolting it. I was hoping it'd be like my aunts 4G where the drl goes full brightness when flashed, but then again she doesn't have bi xenon.
I was planning on using type s lights with a low wattage 9005 led bulb as a drl, but if it is always undervolted I'll have to wire it to a 12v source. Then I was going to get inspire fogs and hook those to the stock fog light switch.
I was planning on using type s lights with a low wattage 9005 led bulb as a drl, but if it is always undervolted I'll have to wire it to a 12v source. Then I was going to get inspire fogs and hook those to the stock fog light switch.
09-15-2014, 12:02 AM
#24
Three Wheelin'
09-15-2014, 12:14 AM
#26
Three Wheelin'
There's another thread regarding LEDs in the main by Frosty. I'd swap for that kit over the iJDMtoy kit in a heartbeat if it was offered to me for free. Just don't wanna spend more money
09-15-2014, 12:22 AM
#28
Three Wheelin'
As for myself, they're just DRLs and that's all they'll ever be. I just hated the halogens so much that I pulled the fuse. I'm happy with these new bulbs and they look good compared to the stock halogens. They're not meant for light output, and these are significantly brighter than the stocks and look much better, imo.
09-15-2014, 12:32 AM
#30
Three Wheelin'
Warm white just seems so dull. I mean in a house it can be a bit easier on the eyes, but even in the house I don't like it. Considering a complete change of bulbs and lamps in the house soon, better light and more energy efficient.
09-15-2014, 12:37 AM
#31
I'm so glad Audi made LED DRLs popular lol
Warm white just seems so dull. I mean in a house it can be a bit easier on the eyes, but even in the house I don't like it. Considering a complete change of bulbs and lamps in the house soon, better light and more energy efficient.
Warm white just seems so dull. I mean in a house it can be a bit easier on the eyes, but even in the house I don't like it. Considering a complete change of bulbs and lamps in the house soon, better light and more energy efficient.
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