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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 12:21 AM
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Matching switchback, with the HID's

Hey guys i was wondering which light bulbs would match the best for the switchbacks. the 6000k or 8000k? and also which site would you go to order them. i was looking at v-led and i don't know if these are good bulbs are not...

http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-HID-H...25430-1-2.html

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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 12:50 AM
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on my 06, i have 6000k for HIDs, and 8000k for the drl fogs. i have to say 6000k matches it better than 8000k.

hope that helps
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 01:04 AM
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i have 6000k switchback leds and 4200k philips 85122+ headlight bulb
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 08:58 AM
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i have 6000k switchback leds and 4200k philips 85122+ headlight bulb
I can't see that matching to well. I have the CBI 5000k and they don't match at all. I'll be ordering 6000K Matsushita bulbs from Matt @ TRS, they should be almost a perfect match.
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by nate_0022
I can't see that matching to well. I have the CBI 5000k and they don't match at all. I'll be ordering 6000K Matsushita bulbs from Matt @ TRS, they should be almost a perfect match.
Do you have a site where i can look at those bulbs?
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 09:23 AM
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Oops, I meant Morimoto bulbs, not Matsushita.

http://www.theretrofitsource.com/product_info.php?products_id=126&osCsid=u2nenulsvk 5p1lncds9g9b4q7lol8bpi

He's getting a newly revised bulb in next week. If you're thinking of these through him. I'd contact Matt and ask him to tell you when the revised bulbs come in.

http://www.hidplanet.com/forums/showthread.php?38935-New-Morimoto-3Five-D2S-bulbs
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 10:57 AM
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<----------- I have 8k headlights and foggies and my switchbacks match perfectly, check out my avatar
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 11:08 AM
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Forgot to add earlier. Not every 6000k bulb is going to Match other brand bulbs. Some may bluer, whiter, or more purpleish than others.
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by nate_0022
Oops, I meant Morimoto bulbs, not Matsushita.

http://www.theretrofitsource.com/product_info.php?products_id=126&osCsid=u2nenulsvk 5p1lncds9g9b4q7lol8bpi

He's getting a newly revised bulb in next week. If you're thinking of these through him. I'd contact Matt and ask him to tell you when the revised bulbs come in.

http://www.hidplanet.com/forums/showthread.php?38935-New-Morimoto-3Five-D2S-bulbs
okay thanks for the help!
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Dat Boi Ralph
<----------- I have 8k headlights and foggies and my switchbacks match perfectly, check out my avatar
Which switchbacks do you have?
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by nate_0022
I can't see that matching to well. I have the CBI 5000k and they don't match at all. I'll be ordering 6000K Matsushita bulbs from Matt @ TRS, they should be almost a perfect match.
yea at first i was like egh about the look but i got used to it and it looks fine now. i really want to keep the philips 85122+ bulbs, but i also wanted switchbacks so this was the only way. my only option is to upgrade to osram cbi's for it to match better but they are too expensive.
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 06:04 PM
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Or you could maybe take apart the switchback and replace the LEDs. Wonder if there is an LED that has the 4300 look.
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Installed my switchbacks tonight, and realized the 85122+ dont look so great.

Anyone have any feedback on those Morimoto 3Five bulbs yet?

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Originally Posted by nate_0022
I can't see that matching to well. I have the CBI 5000k and they don't match at all. I'll be ordering 6000K Matsushita bulbs from Matt @ TRS, they should be almost a perfect match.

post pics once you've gotten your new 6k Morimoto bulbs, since I will be upgrading my headlights soon
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Old May 17, 2011 | 11:38 PM
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any updates

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Old May 24, 2011 | 03:14 PM
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I'm going to be ordering bulbs and switchbacks soon, would love to know as well.
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Old May 24, 2011 | 04:31 PM
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i sent an email to matt @ trs last night for some help so whenever he gets back to me ill sure to post the info and possibly be ordering mine this week
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Old May 27, 2011 | 03:00 PM
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Been looking for this info as well, hopefully you hear back from him soon!
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Old May 27, 2011 | 03:42 PM
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Sorry for the noob question, but i have an 04 and i don't seem to see a fog light switch. Does that mean I don't have fogs or I'm blind?
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Old May 27, 2011 | 03:46 PM
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It's on the same lever as your headlight switch.
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Old May 27, 2011 | 03:48 PM
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It's on the same lever as your headlight switch.
Yeh I checked, its not there. Wondering if the Canadian spec doesn't have it.
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Old May 27, 2011 | 03:58 PM
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Canadian Models dont have Fogs I thought since they used our fogs as DRLs at least for 04-06
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Old Jun 6, 2011 | 12:10 PM
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Nate, any updates on the 6k Morimoto bulbs ????
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Sorry guys, I've been MIA for a while. Work has been endless. As far as the bulbs go, I'm not very happy with them, not a good match with the switchbacks. Might want to look into something else.

Here's the best I can do. Pics taken with my iPhone. My 5K CBIs matched better than these.





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Old Jun 6, 2011 | 10:12 PM
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damn! i was really looking to these now i see them they dont match,i don't know what bulb to look into..

thanks for the photo though!
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Old Jun 6, 2011 | 10:47 PM
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Check and see what jptl04 has in his car, they seem to be a close if not exact match.
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Thanks Nate, well mine match good as you can see in my avatar they are 8k, but I kinda want something much brighter. Since I have my new ZKW headlamps going in sometime soon hopefully, if I can get better brighter bulbs to match my switchbacks
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i have 6K HIDs and the vled 6K match perfectly.
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 12:02 AM
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switchbacks turn amber when you signal right? sorry newb here.
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^ yes thats correct switchback bulbs they alternate between white/amber when the turn signal is on
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 12:16 AM
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^ yes thats correct switchback bulbs they alternate between white/amber when the turn signal is on

thanks...i just did a quick search. once u install switch backs, you would have to install a resistor so it doesnt blink fast..
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^ that is correct
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anyone have a pic of the vleds type 1 6k and stock HID?
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What kind of 6K HIDs do you have then Ervin?
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 10:25 AM
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Previously installed 8000k...



Currently installed 6000k...







Really old pictures btw. As you can see, the 6000k match my 48-LED switchbacks better than the 8000k bulbs did.
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Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32
Really old pictures btw. As you can see, the 6000k match my 48-LED switchbacks better than the 8000k bulbs did.
What bulbs are those?
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What bulbs are those?
The 8000k were a set of shitty eBay bulbs that didn't even last a year. The 6000k are Kaixen which can be found here:

http://store.excelerateperformance.c.../i-236446.aspx
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by lucnex
What kind of 6K HIDs do you have then Ervin?
I have the Kaixen bulbs too
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