esCarbonie

anyone have to replace a bulb yet? I had one go out on me last week.
I installed a 5700k Hanabi kit about 2 years ago... I would rather replace both bulbs (H4 right?) with a pair of 6000k's, as I assume you get a slight discount for buying in pairs.

so far I've only been directed to xenondepot.com and am looking at 160 bucks per bulb for Philips, and 100 bucks per bulb for a cheaper kind (Xtreme)

any suggestions? should I use ebay?

BiggyMcWang

You can always go used if you trust the forum members. If it's bulbs though, I usually buy brand new. Try jus4bulbs@yahoo.com. He's a Taiwan seller who everyone in my other forum buys from. I remember if you mention forum members refered you, he will give them to you for something like $255 shipped(money order) or $272 shipped(paypal). These are brand new from him and Philips.

esCarbonie

D2S or D2R?

BiggyMcWang

I believe he provides all for the custom bulbs. OEM bulbs are definitely both D2R and D2S but check with him on the custom ones for your 1st Gen.

esCarbonie

nice, tenks

BASISON

D2S bulbs are made for those headlight housings that have projectors (3rd Gen TL, TSX, etc.). Our 1st Gens should use the D2R for reflector based housing. Our stock bulbs are H4's, so make sure that you either keep the stock blinder or that your HID bulbs have them. I bought a set of McCullogh 8000K's and couldn't be happier. I have had them for about 4 years now and they are still going strong.

KaMLuNg

iTrader: (5)

my system is about 4 yrs old now and i have only had to change 1 of them... i did like u are saying tho... i just bought a whole pair...

esCarbonie

got damn Im looking at $225 a pair at least!!

BiggyMcWang

Yeah they are pricey, but i'd pay the extra money to be safe with brand name. 6000k is on demand so... if you buy brand new 5000k bulbs, I got those a while back on ebay for $75 bucks + shipping ~$80 (Philips Pair). They were almost stock looking but somewhat different with a little more white than yellow.

KaMLuNg

iTrader: (5)

wait what kind of hid system do you have????

BiggyMcWang

I got the stocks and the 9006 fog conversion. The stock 5000k D2R/D2S bulbs are always on ebay brand new for $75+shipping. The 9006 and other custom bases pop up occasionally brand new. I'm not sure what the 1st Gen TL uses but i'm certain they show up at times. Right now is an aight deal for Philips 4300K and 5000K bulbs. $118.88 + $8 shipping. Not the best i've seen.

jerseydriver

thats great because you look around on the web and people trash mccoulough for some reason. and you must have some purple-ass-lexus-color-looking headlights with 8000k. i would love to see a picture

BiggyMcWang

I was going to go McCulloch HID's but I hear mixed reviews about em so it seems like 50/50 chance of good or bad. Decided to go Philips instead. I dunno any 8000k companies but I do know their light output is pretty bad. Just the look of the housing that's good.

esCarbonie

he never responded

BiggyMcWang

hmm... i'll try emailing him tonite. Maybe he's away or something but i'll see what we can do.

esCarbonie

if I already have the kit (D2S) do I still need to match up bulb types? or will any d2s bulb fit in my kit.

Cornflake

Holy crap am I ever not looking forward to when my bulbs die...I think I'll stop using them in the daytime now!!!! :S

esCarbonie

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=36476

biggy, is this your boy?

BiggyMcWang

Yeah that's mah boi . He charges a bit less if you ask him about ... i wonder if this word is still illegal here... .com forum discount.


EDIT: akuraworld.com hehe it is banned... but anyway, just do that in the email n here cuz i think we can get in trouble. Tell him David Nguyen referred you to him and I'll message him to confirm you are of that "GROUP"

esCarbonie

hah finally got pulled over for having the headlights out (I had been driving with just the cleared fogs on, hyperwhite bulbs- trying to pass them off as headlights) and luckily I didnt get a ticket!!

it was a ball-busting Colonie cop for anyone who knows the area

TLxRaCeR

i dont have 8000k, but if you want to see how 9000ks look, here my thread:

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=101199