Hi guys, i want to make my hid's brighter, 6000k and wanted to know if i can just replace the bulb or do i need the whole kit because oem hid's are already in the car. Thanks

 

You just need to buy D2S bulbs. If you search around the forum a little bit, you will notice people mentioning that the higher the Kelvin rating the lower the output will be. If you want bright headlights, definitely stay with OEM none of that cheap aftermarket crap. The best bulb on the market with a pure white output would be the Osram 66240 CBI's, but they do come with a hefty price, $200/pair.

http://www.theretrofitsource.com/product_info.php?products_id=10591

 

Nate Always for the win!!!!!!

 

Ugh, so many people are just misinformed. Go ahead, switch to a 6000K and let us know how much brighter it is


And now my reply that doesnt have smartass remarks lol. Just like Nate said the higher tha K rating is actually opposite of what you would think. So a retarded 8000K blue/purple bulb would be extremely dim compared to a stock 4300K. I have not used the following bulbs, but in my research if you want the brightest bulb possible its the Osram D2S SVS bulb. That bulb has the most lumens out of any bulb. If you want slightly whiter look, but still lots of output then the Osram CBI will do the trick.
Absolutely do not go with some cheapo 6000K+ bulb. They are simply put.....junk! Then if you want to get even more involved you can add clear projector lenses as well, but that requires a decent amount of work, skills, and patience, not to mention the chance of breaking stuff.

Hope this helps.

 

You can buy HID bulbs for 15$, but i would highly recommend not doing so. Spend the extra money and get what was recommended above if you're looking to change up from OEM

 

I run with $20 hid bulbs from ebay and never had a problem, I cant see myself spending $100 fot a bulb, same with overpriced leds

 

Morimoto 3five are $45 a pair and they aren't bad.

I have them in 5k and they are pretty bright with a authentic zkw lens

 

i'm running the 5k morimoto in my '12 Kia Sportage.

great bulb so far!! increased brightness over halogen projectors!!

 

can you give me a link to a 5k or 6k morimoto hid's? Thanks

 

hi do you know that to replace the bulbs you have to take the whole bumper and the headlight unit out ? if you need help I live really close to you by adisson and central on Chicago just send me a message , I had a tl but I bought an mdx one year ago but I sell the tl to my brother i put osrams 4300 on it and change the lenses for zwk replicas look really sharp i bought the bulbs from theretrofitsource.com so if you need any help let me know or text me 7736796278

 

and you don't need to buy a hid kit just the bulbs ! don't buy a cheap ones buy osrams or Phillips

 

i have philips 85122+ bulbs, but I want to upgrade to osram cbi's soon

 

https://acurazine.com/forums/car-parts-sale-361/fs-brand-new-set-morimoto-xb35-5000k-d2s-bulbs-897255/

$45 shipped and they're yours!

 

It's been a while, but I have changed the bulbs before on a previous TL I had all through reaching in through the wheel wells. Things were kinda right, but heck of a lot better than taking the entire bumper off. Just jack the front end up, undo the push pins on the front side of the wheel well liner, pull the black plastic liner back, and headlight access is granted :-)

 

Are there any recommended brands of bulbs, I just got my car and I want to change them out. I cant afford to spend 100 for a set of bulbs, but a good proven option for less I don't mind doing.

 

Morimoto 3five bulbs are going to be your best bet if you're not wanting OEM spec bulbs.

http://www.theretrofitsource.com/index.php?cPath=27

 

Let me know if you want to get rid of those bulbs on the cheap G,

 

Know the difference in the 3Five and the XB35?

 

xb35s are rated for 50w's and can be used for 35w

3fives are just 35w

 

It took two and a half hrs for a buddy and myself, turned out to be a nice day in Jersey so we tackled this DIY.....
what a PIA to remove the bumper to change a lightbulb.....
I used Morimotos 5k.

 

Any photos by chance? 2.5 hours?? I dont have that type of time for a lightbulb... lol

 

People, people...please ! It's all been done before and documented by other wonderful members

THIS
DIY: HID Bulb Change w/o Bumper Removal !!! 3G Garage #G-004
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/diy-hid-bulb-change-w-o-bumper-removal-3g-garage-g-004-a-598853/

or put another way http://lmgtfy.com/?q=site%3Atl.acura...om+replace+hid

 

Doesnt seem too bad... Maybe I'll try it!

 

If you have small hands changing the bulb through the fender shouldn't be a problem. If your bulbs haven't been changed before their will be some trouble, because you have a little torx screw holding the headlight cap on that can be tricky to get at if you don't know what your looking for. Also, getting the bulb in and seated correctly can be tricky if you don't know where the little nubs and slots fit for the HID bulb.

If you're changing it for the first time, I would recommend taking the bumper off and taking the headlights out just so you can see what you're doing for the first time.

When you're changing the bulbs through the fender well most of the time your going in blind and and wont be able to see what is coming off, what needs to go where. A lot of it is touch and feel where the bulbs needs to go. Just my .

 

nate_0022 always for the win

 

Nate, any photos of the Morimoto 3five IN 5K color? Just curious to see them...

 

^they produce a white light.
I bought some morimoto 5K's for my 2012 KIA sportage





notice the non-sharp cutoff line with the KIA.
its using Halogen projectors.

if it were projectors meant for HID's the cutoff would be a lot sharper.

 

Being that the Morimotos are about 45 bucks... and I see that Osram/Phillips is said to be the better bulbs, what is a good entry Osram/Phillips bulb cost. I am happy with the OEM i just want a bit more color to them, So possibly the 5k color would be sufficient.

Previously in my 05 yukon I ran a 6000k bulb kit i got from DDM(IIRC) and they were bright, a little taste of blue and worked fine.

 

Thanks... I'm ordering these!! But before I do, Does everyone order from theretrofitsource? Are they good and good customer service?

 

theretrofitsouce.com is one of the best HID websites. ever. EVAR.

I get all my HID needs from TRS.com
and, the kia didnt come with hid's stock, so I bought the kit, and its been holding up for a year now.

Dont fall for the other cheap ass hid websites.
other websites provide chinese knock offs that may or may not die an early death.


TRS.com is home here in the USA.
Just visit the website already, you'll notice a full website with FAQ's, forums, contact information, and everything else you need to know about HIDs

 

Beat me to it. You will not find any better HID distributor than TRS. Their customer service is top notch and they are always will to help you with any issues you come across. Like most HID company's they aren't just nice to you up until you cash in your shopping cart they will be there for you anytime any day. You won't regret going with TRS. If you're around the Atlanta area stop In there shop.

 

^I learn from the best!

 

You guys sold me... I just still think I might want 6k... but i'm getting a set!!

 

6k would be the limit!!! anything above 6k would not be an upgrade