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Old 05-19-2017, 11:28 AM
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HID replacement bulbs - suggestions

I am looking to replace the factory HID headlight in my wife's 09 TL SH-AWD. I was going to go with the HIDExtra bulbs but they no longer carry them. Does anyone have a suggestion for another reliable company that puts out a quality product.
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Old 05-20-2017, 01:02 AM
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Try https://www.theretrofitsource.com/al...equipped)_2013
They claim that their bulbs are Genuine
Genuine: Here at TRS, we pride ourselves on being one of the last few distributors shipping genuine Philips & Osram lamps in the US. It is estimated that 80% of these bulbs sold through outlets such as eBay or Amazon are fakes.
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Old 05-20-2017, 04:40 PM
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got a set from powerbulbs UK which was genuine according to OSRAM's website, a set from amazon too which check out and appear real too. I went with ebay this time around for the 3rd set and got a pair of real CBI's for $88 from a very reputable seller. All 3 pairs checked out on OSRAM's site and they all look great at night!
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Old 05-22-2017, 12:11 PM
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I recently installed Osram Xenarc 66240. Higher lumens than stock with a higher kelvin so you get a nicer looking color. I noticed light output has improved on the width of the beam.

https://www.theretrofitsource.com/al...ect_restrict=1
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This thread is 3 yo but still useful:
https://www.hidplanet.com/forums/for...-d2s-bulb-test
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Old 05-24-2017, 10:30 PM
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I did just put osram nightbreaker unlimited in both low/high bulbs and LED fog light from TRS, I will tell you the results after the long trip
Old 05-25-2017, 12:23 PM
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Morimoto replacements are all you need. Ordered from TRS myself. I've had the best Osrams and now the Mori's, they make no negligible difference. Just don't order those stupid 6000k+ blue bulbs, they look ridiculous.
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There is a noticeable improvement driving with D2S: Osram Xenarc 66240 Nightbreaker over the stock D2S: Osram Xenarc 66240. A little bit better range and lumens. I took pictures pre and post , it certainly did add a touch more distance. However I did stick with the 4200k range.
Very happy with the RTS LED Fogs, I did add the lamix film to make them yellow. I am after improvement in vision during fog, bilzzard and such.
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