skimstr

What brand and color temp are you guys using to replace your factory bulbs? Also, will HID bulbs fit in the factory fog lights?

mikw4

i think the factory temp is 5000k. Haven't replaced mine yet so I cant recommend a brand. And no HID bulbs wont fit the fogs. You would need a kit with ballasts.

100degrees

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If you're looking for a bluer look. I have a BNIB set of aftermarket 8k bulbs.

renedcruz

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Don't know what brand my bulbs are but I bought them on ebay for $35 (6000k) and I've had them for two years running. They're great.... Why spend $100 plus on HID bulbs in some stores and websites when you can get them for less than $40 on ebay?

samnguyen

OEM is 4300k, I got mine from ijdmtoy dot com for $60 (Garax is the name made in Japan) the factory bulbs is made by Phillips in Germany....

davesnider

Try ddmtuning.com. I have used 3 of the ddm kits in different cars. They are cheap,german and have a lifetime warrantee. The bulbs are only 12.50 a pair. I put a set of 8000k in 2010 tl. They look amazing and light up the road as well. I switched out the fogs with the ddm kit also.

renedcruz

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$12.50 a pair? Wow! I'm going to buy a set to see how good they are.... If they're good, forget ebay, this will be my new spot!

skimstr

Good info! Thanks fellas. davesnider, where did you mount the ballasts for your fog light kit?

Excelerate

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We highly recommend the KAIXEN D2C bulbs. They were designed by German engineers and they are extremely efficient and durable.

5000K - natural white
6000K - extreme white with a tint of blue
6500K - extreme white with a tint of purple
8500K - extreme blue

I'd recommend the 5000K or 6000K; the more color (the higher K for kelvin) the less lumen (light output). After 6000K the light output goes down a bit.

Here is the pricing and info:

http://store.excelerateperformance.c...s/g-56591.aspx

renedcruz

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psteng19

What's the bulb type? D2S, D2R?
What's the difference?

mikw4

d2s is for low beam headlight. just different type/size

GWEEDOspeedo

Halogen bulbs generally cost more than $12.50 so I would stay away from Xenon bulbs priced at $12.50. In my mind, you generally get what you pay for, so a set of bulbs for $12.50-$50.00 seem too inexpensive.

As for fog lights, make sure you have projector housings before you put HID's into them. It's illegal to use HID bulbs in refraction housings as they project intensely-bright light in no general direction whereas the projector housing focuses the beam and has a sharp line where the light "is vertically cut off".

davesnider

I simply mounted them on top of the fog light housing. I cleaned it with prepsol and used two sided 3m body shop grade tape. They are stuck on there and will require a solvent to loosen up the glue to get them loose again. I pulled off the bumper and pulled the headlights out of the car to change the low beams. I am very happy with my $12.50 bulbs. I had a set in my nissan for 2 years and then sold the car. I recomend the ddm tuning bulbs.

tfe691

FYI Stock is Osram or Philips 85122 depending on when it was made. If you are looking for the brightest then get Philips 4300k 85122+ but they do not color shift to around 5000k. You can also get 85122. You can purchase of ebay also, I do know this guy is legit http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-A...Q5fAccessories.

I would never buy any hid bulb that is that cheap or anything above 4300k. Remember the higher the kelvin, the less light output you get and it looks ricey.

Here is another link that will help you.

http://www.hidplanet.com/forums/cont...ut-HID-bulbs.&

Hope this helps.

tfe691

D2S is for projectors and D2R is for reflector and has a glare sheild built onto it.

Dktran31

I have the philips 85122wx, 6k they are considered the best combination of looks and light output. if your interested I'm also selling my set of OEM 4300k bulbs and a set of after market 8k bulbs if you wanted the bluer look,

https://acurazine.com/forums/car-parts-sale-361/1g-tsx-goodies-jdm-lights-oem-optima-797647/

deepen03

so which is better 85122 or 85122+? I have a 2004 TSX, its been 7 years, so i'm thinking to change the bulbs now. The output seems a lot lower now. I compared it to an 07 TL, and my lights look really dim now. What is the color shifting? is that in the stock bulbs? I want an OEM stock replacement, so no blue color or anything, just the way they were originally. So which is the best for that?

DeezAcura

can anyone tell me how to install aftermarket hids into my 06 tl?

Dktran31

The 85122+ are better. The bulbs do start fading in terms of light output over a number of years. Like others have mentioned, the stock bulbs are made by osram or philips. If your interested, I have a set of my OEM bulbs from my 2008 TSX. They were used for about a year and a half, PM me if your interested.

tfe691

Agreed the + is and always will be better the regular 85122, the regualr 85122will color shift and become alittle whiter. They will not look blue on the road but coming down the road they will look nice, the reason bmw and acura and etc look bluish coming down the road is because of the projector not the bulb. All car makers use 4300k by law.

Get the 85122+ if you want the most light output
Get the 85122 (philips ge or osram all same stuff) if you want it to be alittle whiter over time.

Jaan Lewaa

i ordered yesterday from ebay "Ultra Super White H11 Xenon HID Foglights Bulbs 8500K"

i got question, how to replace the bulbs?

curls

Its pretty easy. Make sure you have the 5-digit radio security code (glovebox or manual book are the likely locations).

1. Disconnect battery positive and negative cables.
2. Ensure headlight switch is off. (25,000 volts = you're dead if you get jolted!).
3. Use a tamper-proof Torx "T-20" bit to remove the tiny black security screw from the back of the housing (black plastic moulded piece). The tamper-proof Torx has a hole in the middle of the bit. Good luck without this - there's limited space to use a tiny slot screwdriver here!
4. Turn the plastic cover 1/4 turn counter-clockwise. Remove. Don't lose the rubber gasket.
5. Turn the metal socket 1/4 turn counter-clockwise. Let it hang gently.
6. Undo the metal paper-clip type clips from the bulb.
7. Repeat 1-6 on the other side.
8. Put on latex or nitrile gloves. Don't get them dirty/oily/sweaty!
9. Replace bulbs, making sure to align them properly with the little notch in the base. DO NOT touch the glass portion, and try not to knock/rub the bulb on anything in the engine bay. Any oils on the bulbs could cause them to explode when turned on later!
10. Reinstall socket. 1/4 turn clockwise. Ensure it's snug.
11. Reinstall cover. 1/4 turn clockwise. I needed to use some leverage from a screwdriver to get force to close it.
12. Reinstall T-20 screw.
13. Re-connect battery. Positive first, then negative. Take the time to clean the posts properly while you have the terminals off!
14. Test installation by turning on lights!
15. Enter radio code, reset all radio presets and sound levels.
16. Done!

curls

Crap I just realized after typing all that, that you asked about the foglight bulbs. D'oh! The above instructions are for the main HID headlight bulbs. I don't know how to do the foglights - I don't have fogs on my car.

Jaan Lewaa

lolz n after reading all dat i was like dats alot of work so i gotta wait for some1 else to ans or gonna take to ma czn's garage

curls

Is that Brooklyn-speak for *@#&*(%LJKDFLKJASDLKJASD?

Jaan Lewaa

u mean the way i write?

deepen03

so are the stock ones 85122+?