Just installed Philips Ultinon 6000k's TAKE A LOOK!!
03-21-2005, 03:57 PM
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Just installed Philips Ultinon 6000k's TAKE A LOOK!!
Hey, I actually installed these about a week ago, but I'm just getting around to posting pics. These are pics of the install (left headlight is stock, right headlight is 6000k) and I just took these so all you guys can compare. If I get around to it, I'll snap some pics of both 6000k's which are in, tonight. Hopefully I can get the pics to work 
Oh, and yes, I know that my hood is partially open 
If the pics didn't work, here's a link to the gallery.
http://www.acurainspired.com/gallery...1714&uuid=1269
LEMME KNOW WHAT YA THINK!!!!!!!!!
Oh, and yes, I know that my hood is partially open If the pics didn't work, here's a link to the gallery.
http://www.acurainspired.com/gallery...1714&uuid=1269
LEMME KNOW WHAT YA THINK!!!!!!!!!
03-21-2005, 04:07 PM
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hahahaha I paid $245 shipped from Akinaboy...pm him, he's great to deal with!!! Oh, and I know I need a car wash, it's all that dang salt thanks to the crappy central NY weather!!!
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03-22-2005, 11:15 AM
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Wow.. big difference between standard and 6000k.
I have 8000k on my tl and the color is too purple/pinkish and one of them burned out after 2 months, so looking for a set of 6000k philips ultinon bulbs. Where did you get your bulbs and for how much? how's quality compare to stock?
thanks
p.s. = great pictures.
I have 8000k on my tl and the color is too purple/pinkish and one of them burned out after 2 months, so looking for a set of 6000k philips ultinon bulbs. Where did you get your bulbs and for how much? how's quality compare to stock?
thanks
p.s. = great pictures.
03-22-2005, 12:39 PM
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Damn they look way brighter than stock. But are they actually brighter in terms of light on the road? I see it as 6000k being a nicer color than 4100k but 4100k should give the best light output but looking more yellowish white. I love the 6000k color though...Please take some pictures of the light output on the road somewhere with no street lights. Great choice on the bulbs nonetheless.
03-22-2005, 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by xenonprince
Wow.. big difference between standard and 6000k.
I have 8000k on my tl and the color is too purple/pinkish and one of them burned out after 2 months, so looking for a set of 6000k philips ultinon bulbs. Where did you get your bulbs and for how much? how's quality compare to stock?
thanks
p.s. = great pictures.
I have 8000k on my tl and the color is too purple/pinkish and one of them burned out after 2 months, so looking for a set of 6000k philips ultinon bulbs. Where did you get your bulbs and for how much? how's quality compare to stock?
thanks
p.s. = great pictures.
03-22-2005, 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by xasnxkiddox
Damn they look way brighter than stock. But are they actually brighter in terms of light on the road? I see it as 6000k being a nicer color than 4100k but 4100k should give the best light output but looking more yellowish white. I love the 6000k color though...Please take some pictures of the light output on the road somewhere with no street lights. Great choice on the bulbs nonetheless.
03-22-2005, 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by bdv687
I personally think that in addition to better color, the light output is also better. Yes, you will get a little bit more glare, but it lights up things further down the road. I got them from akinaboy [mod edit]
I guess it was a wise investment?
03-22-2005, 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by bdv687
I personally think that in addition to better color, the light output is also better. Yes, you will get a little bit more glare, but it lights up things further down the road. I got them from akinaboy [mod edit]
03-22-2005, 05:31 PM
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Actually, as far as illumination, it doesn't get any better than 4100-4300k. 6000k is minimal loss of useful light for the added color, but stock is better for illumination.
03-22-2005, 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by xenonprince
Thanks for your help.
I guess it was a wise investment?
I guess it was a wise investment?
03-22-2005, 06:47 PM
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Did you get D2R or D2S bulbs??
03-22-2005, 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by 03CoupeV6
Actually, as far as illumination, it doesn't get any better than 4100-4300k. 6000k is minimal loss of useful light for the added color, but stock is better for illumination.
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Originally Posted by bdv687
Hey, I actually installed these about a week ago, but I'm just getting around to posting pics. These are pics of the install (left headlight is stock, right headlight is 6000k) and I just took these so all you guys can compare. If I get around to it, I'll snap some pics of both 6000k's which are in, tonight. Hopefully I can get the pics to work Oh, and yes, I know that my hood is partially open
If the pics didn't work, here's a link to the gallery.
http://www.acurainspired.com/gallery...1714&uuid=1269
LEMME KNOW WHAT YA THINK!!!!!!!!!
Oh, and yes, I know that my hood is partially open If the pics didn't work, here's a link to the gallery.
http://www.acurainspired.com/gallery...1714&uuid=1269
LEMME KNOW WHAT YA THINK!!!!!!!!!
Can yo help me out with replacing my Headlights?? I have been searching throughout this forum and I haven't found any posting detailed enough. For example, when I open my hood there is a bunch of crap blocking access to the driver's side headlight. I need to know what I can remove and how to access the bulb. Also, I bought the tamper-proof torx screwdriver. Will I need anything else. I am currently away from my home (and tools) but I need to get this bulb replaced asap before I go on my long road trip back home.. Please pm me...Please....
11-04-2007, 05:34 PM
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BDV687,
Can you help me out with replacing my Headlights?? I have been searching throughout this forum and I haven't found any posting detailed enough. For example, when I open my hood there is a bunch of crap blocking access to the driver's side headlight. I need to know what I can remove and how to access the bulb. Also, I bought the tamper-proof torx screwdriver. Will I need anything else. I am currently away from my home (and tools) but I need to get this bulb replaced asap before I go on my long road trip back home.. Please pm me...Please....
Can you help me out with replacing my Headlights?? I have been searching throughout this forum and I haven't found any posting detailed enough. For example, when I open my hood there is a bunch of crap blocking access to the driver's side headlight. I need to know what I can remove and how to access the bulb. Also, I bought the tamper-proof torx screwdriver. Will I need anything else. I am currently away from my home (and tools) but I need to get this bulb replaced asap before I go on my long road trip back home.. Please pm me...Please....
11-04-2007, 06:15 PM
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Dont use headlights for several hours
DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE ~~~know radio security code first-
driver side- pull the upper cover plastic and the overflow bottle if needed to gain access- then use the torx to remove the 2 funky screws
inside that cover there are the bulbs attached to a normal plug-in connector for headlights
Be very careful with the new bulbs- use rubber or latex gloves to handle
no skin oils to bulb contact allowed!!!!
if not using D2R the oe standard- if they are the universal D2S- be careful not to twist the bulb as you install
the oe bulbs had a detent that lined them up- some replacements dont- so note position of external rod on bulb as you remove- install new one same- no twisting
NOTE the bulb assembly is held in by a 1 armed spring clip- needle nose pliers help to grab- unlock and release that- dont break- vital for assembly
Place bulb in socket, spring clip- connector- TEST- cover - done
10-20 minutes max
DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE ~~~know radio security code first-
driver side- pull the upper cover plastic and the overflow bottle if needed to gain access- then use the torx to remove the 2 funky screws
inside that cover there are the bulbs attached to a normal plug-in connector for headlights
Be very careful with the new bulbs- use rubber or latex gloves to handle
no skin oils to bulb contact allowed!!!!
if not using D2R the oe standard- if they are the universal D2S- be careful not to twist the bulb as you install
the oe bulbs had a detent that lined them up- some replacements dont- so note position of external rod on bulb as you remove- install new one same- no twisting
NOTE the bulb assembly is held in by a 1 armed spring clip- needle nose pliers help to grab- unlock and release that- dont break- vital for assembly
Place bulb in socket, spring clip- connector- TEST- cover - done
10-20 minutes max
11-04-2007, 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by 01tl4tl
Dont use headlights for several hours
DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE ~~~know radio security code first-
driver side- pull the upper cover plastic and the overflow bottle if needed to gain access- then use the torx to remove the 2 funky screws
inside that cover there are the bulbs attached to a normal plug-in connector for headlights
Be very careful with the new bulbs- use rubber or latex gloves to handle
no skin oils to bulb contact allowed!!!!
if not using D2R the oe standard- if they are the universal D2S- be careful not to twist the bulb as you install
the oe bulbs had a detent that lined them up- some replacements dont- so note position of external rod on bulb as you remove- install new one same- no twisting
NOTE the bulb assembly is held in by a 1 armed spring clip- needle nose pliers help to grab- unlock and release that- dont break- vital for assembly
Place bulb in socket, spring clip- connector- TEST- cover - done
10-20 minutes max
DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE ~~~know radio security code first-
driver side- pull the upper cover plastic and the overflow bottle if needed to gain access- then use the torx to remove the 2 funky screws
inside that cover there are the bulbs attached to a normal plug-in connector for headlights
Be very careful with the new bulbs- use rubber or latex gloves to handle
no skin oils to bulb contact allowed!!!!
if not using D2R the oe standard- if they are the universal D2S- be careful not to twist the bulb as you install
the oe bulbs had a detent that lined them up- some replacements dont- so note position of external rod on bulb as you remove- install new one same- no twisting
NOTE the bulb assembly is held in by a 1 armed spring clip- needle nose pliers help to grab- unlock and release that- dont break- vital for assembly
Place bulb in socket, spring clip- connector- TEST- cover - done
10-20 minutes max
11-04-2007, 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by 01tl4tl
Dont use headlights for several hours
DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE ~~~know radio security code first-
driver side- pull the upper cover plastic and the overflow bottle if needed to gain access- then use the torx to remove the 2 funky screws
inside that cover there are the bulbs attached to a normal plug-in connector for headlights
Be very careful with the new bulbs- use rubber or latex gloves to handle
no skin oils to bulb contact allowed!!!!
if not using D2R the oe standard- if they are the universal D2S- be careful not to twist the bulb as you install
the oe bulbs had a detent that lined them up- some replacements dont- so note position of external rod on bulb as you remove- install new one same- no twisting
NOTE the bulb assembly is held in by a 1 armed spring clip- needle nose pliers help to grab- unlock and release that- dont break- vital for assembly
Place bulb in socket, spring clip- connector- TEST- cover - done
10-20 minutes max
DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE ~~~know radio security code first-
driver side- pull the upper cover plastic and the overflow bottle if needed to gain access- then use the torx to remove the 2 funky screws
inside that cover there are the bulbs attached to a normal plug-in connector for headlights
Be very careful with the new bulbs- use rubber or latex gloves to handle
no skin oils to bulb contact allowed!!!!
if not using D2R the oe standard- if they are the universal D2S- be careful not to twist the bulb as you install
the oe bulbs had a detent that lined them up- some replacements dont- so note position of external rod on bulb as you remove- install new one same- no twisting
NOTE the bulb assembly is held in by a 1 armed spring clip- needle nose pliers help to grab- unlock and release that- dont break- vital for assembly
Place bulb in socket, spring clip- connector- TEST- cover - done
10-20 minutes max
I will install them as soon as I get my new bulbs. I purchased Kaixen 6500K....Based on my reading other threads, it is highly recommended, right?
11-04-2007, 09:15 PM
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I am running kaixen 6000k - excellent- best lights I ever had- I laugh at other cars lights as I pass them
be really careful installing them- do not twist!!!!!!!
be really careful installing them- do not twist!!!!!!!
11-05-2007, 01:12 AM
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11-05-2007, 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by orgnlprankster7
^^ i keep hearing how great these are, now im gonna have to go get some. i have money in my wallet and it feels weird so i have to get rid of it asap 
11-05-2007, 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by bigeshorte45
why have i not seen a pair of eyelids for my 02 tl type s???
11-05-2007, 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by 02type-s
Would you say the color is closer to purple or blue?
11-05-2007, 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by fsttyms1
Screw color. Get the ones that give you the most visibility