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Old 03-01-2012, 07:17 PM
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HID replacement bulb

Hi all, been looking around the forums for a while now but just got around to registering. Anywho, I have a 2003 Acura Cl type-s. I was looking to get 6000k HID bulbs but wasn't sure if it would work with the stock HID ballast and what not. I've been doing little things to the car when I have time to fix it up, since I just bought it in January. Replaced a few bulbs in the dash, getting a clockspring shortly to replace it, little things. I would just like to know if the 6000k would be too hot for the stock housing/ballast. Thanks!
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you need a d2r or d2c bulb, any color, 4300k is stock

also youre confusing color temperature with heat output

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Old 03-02-2012, 12:23 PM
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I thought the color and temperature were directly related. First time using hids. So I can have any color in them?
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Originally Posted by _demons_79_
I thought the color and temperature were directly related. First time using hids. So I can have any color in them?


yes, there's plenty of threads on this, but you start losing light output after 4300k fyi
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Okay cool. And what do you mean losing light output? As in you can't see as far?
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As in the brightness diminishes.
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Yea thats what I meant. Yesterday i did a headlight restore and it worked great so im not going to get new bulbs. however, i do want to get switchbacks but have heard many mixed signals about them.
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I dont like the way the look in our housing, but thats just me
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do they fit stock though? or might i have to do some modding? figured its worth a shot. plus i think it will look good in an 03 headlight.
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Im looking to get 6000K pairs in my 2003 TL. Does anyone know a part number / vendor?
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I believe its the same. Look up d2r or d2c 6000k
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