ok, my headlamp bulbs have not gone out yet, but i'm sure they will go out in the future some time and I would need to replace them.....so I want to know what bulbs to replace them with when that time comes.

is it a special bulb that we have to get from acura or can we go to schucks ( i use shucks for my tail light bulbs) or an aftermarket speedshop and get one of those hyperwhite xenon bulbs?

its just that there is so much out there in the market that i want to make sure i get the right one for my so that if one headlamp bulb goes out and gets replaced, there wont be any difference compared to the other one thats still original.

thanks.

 

What year/model do you have? I assume you have HID headlamps. In which case you have 2 options:
1) Buy replacement HID bulbs from acura - not sure of price or
2) Buy replacement HID bulbs from autolamps-online.com

The difference is that stock HID bulbs have a color temp of 4100k and the aftermarket bulbs from autolamps-online have a color temp of 6000k (just like the ones they use on the bmw's, lexus, mercedes, etc).

As for changing the bulb. All you need is a torx security screw bit (T-20) and that will remove the screw that holds plastic cover that encases the bulbs. After that its just a matter of unhooking the clip that holds the bulb in place and swapping the bulb out!

-Rich

 

i have a 99.....so does that mean i have to get those HID bulbs...or lets so only one bulb goes out, and i wanted to get aftermarkets, do i then need to change both headlamp bulbs so that both would emit same beam?

thanks.

 

The 99 TL have HID as stock. Therefore, you can either buy 1 replacement bulb from acura or you can buy 2 aftermarket bulbs. I would recommend the Philips Ultinon 6000k HID bulbs from autolamps-online. They make the stock bulbs look like halogen. Its a bit pricey, $290 for the pair, but it emits the same type of light the BMW's and Benzos do. Really makes the car look classy!
There are TONS of people on the board that have gone down that path and haven't had any problems or regrets, including me!

 

It's gonna be a while before your lights go. Therefore, if you want the upgrade, just do it now .

 

Are you bulbs giving you problems now? If not, I don't think it is necessary to replace them since the HID bulbs will last a long time. Unless you want to upgrade to the 6000K, then that's a different story.

 

Actually, BMW, Benz, Audi HID bulbs have the about same color temp, but they use Projector-type HID bulbs.

 

Really, so their bulbs are 4100k also but the projector style housing gives it that bluish tint??

 

as far as I know, yes. I think this is the case b/c 6000K bulbs are not DOT-certified.....well, last time I checked. Can anyone confirm this?

 

Do any of you have an idea of how long our stock bulbs are supposed to last?

 

i dont have problems right now but I want to plan ahead just so that when it does go out, i dont face the dilemna of trying to find the right bulb....

but there are alot of aftermarket bulbs out there...just wanna make sure i make right decision before shelling out a good amount of cash ...i'll probably just stick to the OEM HID bulbs...it works great for me....

 

Stock HID bulbs are designed to last 2500-3000 hours, which is usually the life of the vehicle...Don't worry about planning things out...

Its not the projectors bulbs that give the blue color...Reflectors just reflect light... projectors optics reflect, refract, and have chromatic abberations(the rainbowey colors you see produced by the projector), therefore they appear more blue.

No, the Ultinons/other generic 6000K bulbs are not DOT certified...But police won't know that...I mean, they wouldn't know "Hey, its not suppose to be that blue!", so you will be fine...

If you are concerned with performance(brightness), don't get 6000K bulbs, if you want color and don't mind sacrificing a little performance, get the 6000K bulbs... 6000K bulbs have 25% decrease in lumens...(brightness)

 

did your LOW BEAMS go or your HIGHBEAMS?
they are two COMPLETELy different things... specify

 

He did specify! Neither...Read Tommy, read....

 

"I have learned that being intelligent and driving a TL are not necessarily inherently related to one another "

 

cool then if its supposed to last lifetime of vehicle then i'm not going to sweat it unless i want to get the aftermarket bulbs

thanks for the help.