psutank88

I love the way my 99 TL lights are so blue when they first light up but then die to a whitish color. Im looking at www.suvlights.com and see that the vestec 8000k lights are really blue..would they fit in my car and should i get the d2s or d2r?

maxx96

We talk numerous times about this in here but let me give you a hint, if you install that 8000K Vestec bulb, yes you will have a very purple/bluish light but you might want to look at the front of the car and see that there is almost no light output. The higher you get in the light spectrum the least output you are going to get, just ask the ones that put the 6000k and they will tell you that they are happy with the color but that they lost light output.
Also there is an issue with using our ballast with those bulbs.
Do some research before you do this, those bulbs are expensive and you are not going to be happy.

BdasAcuraTL

and if you're gonna get any HID bulbs.. i'd stick with D2R, that way ur keepin the correct beam pattern

psutank88

so should i stick with the phillips h2r 6000 k?

hzm82

Yes get either Osram or Philip D2R 6000K. Never go beyond 6000k because you will get diminished lightoutput and the fact that you need a new ballast for anything beyond 6000k.

Comet2404

Does anyone have a pic of 6000K compared to 4300K... and from the driver perspective. I at least want to see what you guys are talking about. Also - I have a 99 TL with 85K miles on it... if I install new 4300K bulbs, will it make it brighter? I've been noticing that they aren't as bright as they used to be. I'll be purchasing within the next week.

BlackShadow

Ask and you shall receive: 4300K (left) vs. 6000K (right)

Sorry, it's not from the driver's perspective.

BlackShadow

I have a 99 TL also.

Why buy new 4300K bulbs when you can get the 6000K for about the same price or cheaper and it will look 100x better.

BlackShadow

Another shot: 4300K vs. 6000K (both 99 TLs)

BlackShadow

Group shot:

6000K TL-S (low and fogs)...4300K 99 TL...6000K 99 TL (mine)...4300K 99 TL...4300K Legend (aftermarket HIDs)

Darkshear

iTrader: (1)

god, i want those bulbs. i hate you guys

psutank88

is it easy to put them in? the 6000k?

Bxscig

I love the 6000ks, that was the first thing that I did and I don't regret spending the $250 at all. I see it all the time when i pull up behind a guy at a light lol

psutank88

where did you get the phillips 6000k? I get the d2r right? were they hard to put in

Bxscig

I got the D2R ones from a guy in Taiwan. It was hard at first but I got the hand of it now. For the 03 the Passenger side is a lot easier to put in than the Driver side. I'll try to find the contact for him, I am sure they are other ppl on the forum that know as well.

SilverUA5

he sells them on ebay also.

Comet2404

OK - so I have one more question before I punch in that credit card number.... How badly is the visibility diminished???? If its too bad, then I'm not gonna do it, but if its just slightly, then I'm sold.

TeknoKing

http://www.hid-online.com/products/products.asp?id=54

is the above link seem reasonable? or too cheap?!?

songoku

I can hook you up with Philips 6000K D2R or D2S: $230 shipped. Let me know if you need one set. I'll tell you what to do.

Here's the instruction for 6000K installation.
http://www.acura-tl.com/forum/showth...threadid=43813

Bxscig

I had my car for about 2wks and then I changed them. I still have the stock bulbs but I haven't had the stock bulbs long enough to give a good comparison. But I can see well with the 6000ks or at least in my opinion. In NYC there is enough lighting already without my lights on.

Comet2404

Well... I'm sure I can always sell them on ebay if I dont like them - but the way you guys talk, I'm sure I will. I read the link that Paul wrote about installation... what was that someone was saying about the burn in time? You mean that as soon as I put the bulbs in I wont notice any color difference? I'm so confused over such a simple subject! LOL

Blakout_One

Blackshadow nice pic by the way and by looking at them it look like it gives more like a purplish look not the bluish look, I dont know if it just me but damn the last car the Legend seems to be the brightest out them all, is it because they have a better ballast i dont know maybe you all can help me out and also are D2R or D2S bulbs better than like a H4 or H7 bulbs what is so different about them.

Blakout_One

Songoku i was wondering is 6000K are the only Kelvin available for D2R i was thinking about more like 5400K or 5200K.

TYPE-CPD

WoW best price so far. $190 shipped!

Bxscig

eh that is $190 for ONE bulb. Cheapest is like $230 for a pair.

BlackShadow

BTW, I have the D2S bulbs. I had to do a little modification to make it fit. Paul (songoku) can tell you all about it and post a pic of it. I am not home that's why I can't post up that pic right now.

But the D2R is a direct swap.

The legend probably looked the brightest because it was the closest to the camera. The 6000K is more of a bluish-white color (almost the same as the stock when it first turns on). I know the pic makes it looks purple but it is not.

As far as visibility is concerned, you will lose very little light compared to the stock. IMO, it is definitely worth it.

Catinthehat

songoku your ac is phat. hook me up wit the Philips 6000K D2R for $230 connection. and where did can I find that grill.

TYPE-CPD

Same here Songoku.
Me wants a set for $230
Pleeease.

songoku

You can get different cheap brand for that temperture. But Philips/Osram only offer 4300K or 6000K.

songoku

Follow the link on my post first page for D2S installation.

songoku

JDM Saber grille and I painted the fins.