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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 02:12 PM
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Where to get 8k bulbs?

Does anyone know where to get some good 8000k bulbs for the headlight...I ordered a pair online but when I put one in it blew right away and the oter blew as soon as I highbeamed someone twice to let them go......thanks
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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 02:16 PM
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I think your TL is trying to tell you that 8000k bulbs are
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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 02:20 PM
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higher the kelvin, lower the output, lower the safety, lower the purpose of headlights in general.

stick to 4-5k max. be safe out there.
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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 02:32 PM
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Just say NO!
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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 03:03 PM
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8k is pretty rice... gotta side with the crabby man on this one...
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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 03:06 PM
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dont get 8k i swap bulbs too big mistake blew both my ignitors just stick with oem 6k
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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 03:08 PM
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OEM is 4300k
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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by ep3kid914
dont get 8k i swap bulbs too big mistake blew both my ignitors just stick with oem 6k
...misleading info lol
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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Azndjay
...misleading info lol
lol my bad i meant 4300k
Originally Posted by Undying Dreams
OEM is 4300k
what he said
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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by simran4h
Does anyone know where to get some good 8000k bulbs for the headlight...I ordered a pair online but when I put one in it blew right away and the oter blew as soon as I highbeamed someone twice to let them go......thanks
This is actually a feature. Your TL is trying to tell you to take those crappy (almost certainly made in China) 8000k bulbs out and put your nice, quality 4300k stock bulbs back in, lol.

All kidding aside, just stick with the stock bulbs, they're better.
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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 10:22 PM
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yea withh all these suggestions imma stay with the oem ones...thanks
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Old Aug 15, 2012 | 08:41 AM
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morimotos and cbi's

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Old Aug 15, 2012 | 08:49 AM
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Way to go AZ peeps.... You saved this guy.

Make sure you buy the correct bulb, in a quality brand, from a reputable vendor. There's a plethora of crap brand, and knock-off HID bulbs on the internet. Don't buy on best price alone, know your getting a good part. Good bulbs are nowhere near 'cheap'.

I've got Philips 85122+ (4.3K) and never had any issues. 4.3K or 5K is way to go.
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Old Aug 15, 2012 | 08:50 AM
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OP, check out Morimoto bulbs as Justin mentioned.
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Old Aug 15, 2012 | 09:33 AM
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For future purchases for high quality HID parts visit these guys. Very reputable and awesome customer service.
http://www.theretrofitsource.com/
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Old Aug 15, 2012 | 09:38 AM
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I ordered from their eBay and received my items very fast.
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