quick changing d2s bulb question

Old Apr 21, 2004 | 04:27 PM
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Finally got Philips D2S 4100k in!

ok, i finally got these bulbs in and let me tell you its a pain in the A$$. its a fairly straight forward and easy process but the space is so tight. i have fairly large hands and let me tell you it wasnt easy! It is still pretty bright outside so I cannot say if there is any improvement or not, but ill check later today. I cannot wait for these babies to color shift!
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Old Apr 21, 2004 | 07:29 PM
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Old Apr 22, 2004 | 12:52 AM
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Old Apr 22, 2004 | 12:54 AM
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Before and after if possible. Idealy one side by side with another TSX.
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Old Apr 22, 2004 | 01:47 AM
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i would go in and change one of the bulbs and take a pic, but im not going thro that again!
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Old Apr 22, 2004 | 02:22 AM
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We want pics! We wants pics! :thumbsdn:
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Old Apr 22, 2004 | 01:04 PM
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i would go in and change one of the bulbs and take a pic, but im not going thro that again!
All you have to do is go to a dealership and take a side by side pic. Depending on where your located, maybe you can meet another member and take pics.
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Old Apr 22, 2004 | 01:19 PM
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no dealers around me as my school is in the middle of no where. Maybe in two weeks when school is done.
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Old Apr 22, 2004 | 01:30 PM
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I'll be the retarded guy to ask ...how much different from stock is that anyways??? Aren't the stock bulbs 4000k D2S
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Old Apr 22, 2004 | 02:12 PM
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That is why I'm so intrested to see the color difference.
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Old Apr 22, 2004 | 02:33 PM
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its prolly not much of a difference but it bascially didnt cost me anything so i went ahead and did it. the philip bulbs just has a whiter tint so i went ahead and did it. there are a few good reads on them.
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Old Apr 22, 2004 | 03:11 PM
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its prolly not much of a difference but it bascially didnt cost me anything so i went ahead and did it.
Don't they run like $200?
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Old Apr 22, 2004 | 03:20 PM
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you can get them for like 60 dollars a pair (New) on ebay or HID forums. =D

Also you can sell your used ones for 40-50 dollars. Bascially I spent maybe 10-15 dollars total...not bad if you ask me. ;-)
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Old Apr 23, 2004 | 12:38 AM
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How much output did you lose?
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Old Apr 23, 2004 | 12:56 AM
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None...they are both rated at 4100k. if anything the philips seem brighter to me because the coloring is more white/blue. i think its a nice upgrade for the price.


dont get me wrong...both are very good bulbs, they just have a different hue. the osram is more yellow/white and the philips is more white/blue. you can search on hidforum.com for more info.
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Old Apr 23, 2004 | 01:02 AM
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Originally posted by cmf
I'll be the retarded guy to ask ...how much different from stock is that anyways??? Aren't the stock bulbs 4000k D2S


Nice avatar.
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