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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 10:59 AM
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Bulb recomendations...

OK, I am getting ready to purchase new headlight bulbs, first, what is a good site, second, should I stick with stock or go up a notch, if so, how high should I go, I kind of like the bluish tint I see, looks nice with white cars....
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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 11:18 AM
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I would stay with stock color, 4300K. You can get the Philips OEM bulbs on ebay for a lot cheaper than dealer.
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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Hitlayers
OK, I am getting ready to purchase new headlight bulbs, first, what is a good site, second, should I stick with stock or go up a notch, if so, how high should I go, I kind of like the bluish tint I see, looks nice with white cars....
Blue does nothing to help you see. Stick with 4300 to 5k tops.
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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 02:17 PM
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Thanks guys, I'll take you guys advise and either stick with stock or go up a notch with the 5k, thanks!
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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 02:18 PM
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Also, any other sites you would recommend besides ebay and also other brands you would recommend? Thanks!
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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 02:31 PM
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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 03:09 PM
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Thanks, went to the site and don't mean to sound oblivious but I see 886 HID, 889, 893, 894 and so on and so fourth they all have 5000K that I'm looking for, how do I know which number to order and what do all the numbers in front of HID stand for? Since they all carry 5000K.
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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 03:14 PM
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you need d2R 5000k
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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by assclown
you need d2R 5000k
Great, thanks, if anyone needs bulbs they are also offering a 10% off coupon use code tenpercentoff-m at check out.
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Old Apr 26, 2010 | 11:51 PM
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has anybody tried any of the bulbs from ebay for example

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/D2R-H...Q5fAccessories
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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 10:30 AM
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^^ you get what u pay for....me personally will stick with phillips/osrams no matter what, only went thru two sets alrdy, and myhids run as drl's here in canada so its on most of the time, and lasts a long time.
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Old Aug 15, 2011 | 01:18 AM
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^^ you get what u pay for....me personally will stick with phillips/osrams no matter what, only went thru two sets alrdy, and myhids run as drl's here in canada so its on most of the time, and lasts a long time.
Thanks for the insight. Can you please direct me to a good place to purchase a pair of bulbs? =]
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 02:34 AM
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I use my HID fogs as DRL just becouse and cheap ebay bulbs last 2 years if they dont lose color on 1 side before the other... 2 years and Output start to die but like The other member say " You get what You pay for " and thats like 30 bucks anyways. The ballast will outlast cheap ebay bulbs like 3 to 4 times.
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 10:38 AM
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Thanks for the insight. Can you please direct me to a good place to purchase a pair of bulbs? =]
KAIXEN makes a great pair of bulbs. They are high quality and we offer multiple kelvin choices.

http://store.excelerateperformance.c.../i-236445.aspx

That is the link to the 5000k, which is a natural white and the closest to OE.
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 09:18 PM
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I love my kaixens, been in about 4 years and still work fine
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 07:20 AM
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i just installed the xenon 8000k bulbs. they're beautiful and they look really sexy. Makes the tl look more sporty
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 10:43 AM
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good luck seeing with those in the rain
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by hANDYcaptd
I would stay with stock color, 4300K. You can get the Philips OEM bulbs on ebay for a lot cheaper than dealer.
Probably knockoffs ...
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 04:16 PM
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fhillups bulbs!!! to go with your rolux watch
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