low beam bulb went out, what to do
07-29-2006, 11:18 AM
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low beam bulb went out, what to do
is this something easily done at home or should it be left to a profesional. also i noticed there are alot of bulbs out there ( 4300K, 6000K, 10000K). anyone ever use something other than stock?
07-29-2006, 11:35 AM
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Plasmagarage.com has some good ones...I have them on my '03 TLS....and it really depends on what color-effect you are looking for....5k will render bright white light, 6k will render purple-white like the stocks bulbs, and 8k will render blue-white...I have the 6k's and have been happy with them.......$130 - $160 for the pair...not bad....it's really more economical to replace them in pairs in the long run...the factory replacement will be $90 for a single so do the math..... 
07-29-2006, 11:44 AM
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You should really change them in pairs because as the bulbs get older they change color. So putting a new one will be mismatched to your old one. As for color temp, if you want stock, go with the 4300K.
07-29-2006, 11:44 AM
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If you want to stick with stock go with 4300K D2R bulbs. They have the best light output. If you want a more blue looking bulb then go with 6000K and up. Keep in mind that you sacrifice a little bit of light output to when you go up in color temp.
I have 8000K bulbs on mine and the light output is not as good as stock 4300K. Not bad, but definitely not as bright as stock. It does make a difference on back roads that I used to see much better on at night.
PM EXCELERATE on here. He has good deals on bulbs on here and is a reliable vendor.
I have 8000K bulbs on mine and the light output is not as good as stock 4300K. Not bad, but definitely not as bright as stock. It does make a difference on back roads that I used to see much better on at night.
PM EXCELERATE on here. He has good deals on bulbs on here and is a reliable vendor.
07-29-2006, 12:04 PM
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thanks, you have answered my questions. i see so many bulbs out there but knowing the difference between the stock 4300 and the 10000 is what i was curious about. ebay has many, some really cheap, im sure its a get what you paid for type of thing just like everything else.
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07-29-2006, 12:33 PM
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No problem - that's what we're all here for...and about those eBay bulbs - be careful...I can't speak for the D2R's but all of the fog bulbs that I ever purchased from there only lasted about a month or so....for my M3 or my TLS.....choose wisely!
07-29-2006, 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by keiser sozae
thanks, you have answered my questions. i see so many bulbs out there but knowing the difference between the stock 4300 and the 10000 is what i was curious about. ebay has many, some really cheap, im sure its a get what you paid for type of thing just like everything else.
https://acurazine.com/forums/sponsored-sales-group-buys-10/kaixen-hid-kit-groupbuy-330409/
Be careful with those ebay bulbs that are $80 for a pair...like you already said you'll probably get what you pay for. Good luck.
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i think im gonna get the JDM 8000K. 75.99 for the pair, one year warranty. if anyone has these i would be interested to know what you thought of them.
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