HID HEADLIGHT BULBS!! 3rd Gen TL
11-21-2013, 08:58 AM
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Go with Osram, Philips, or Morimoto on a budget, all available at theretrofitsource.com. They really do have the best prices on OEM quality bulbs. If you want cheap you can get $10 POS bulbs on eBay.
http://www.theretrofitsource.com/pro...ducts_id=19311
That's the closest thing to stock replacement, it replaced the 66040 bulbs that came with the car. If you wanna price shop, ask dealer how much they want, then go running back to TRS. If you find them cheaper online there's a good chance it's a knockoff.
http://www.theretrofitsource.com/pro...ducts_id=19311
That's the closest thing to stock replacement, it replaced the 66040 bulbs that came with the car. If you wanna price shop, ask dealer how much they want, then go running back to TRS. If you find them cheaper online there's a good chance it's a knockoff.
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12-30-2013, 04:23 AM
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Hi all don't mean to jack the thread but I'm a newbie to this forum and I was thinking of doing 6k bulbs and was just wondering if I had to change my stock blast too or can I just keep the stock blast and just upgrade the bulbs to 6k and if so can anyone point me to the right direction to where I can get both the low and high beams bulbs in 6k any advice would be much appreciated and thanks in advance.
12-30-2013, 09:55 AM
#44
The Boss
Dont need mew ballasts. And our headlights are bixenon, one bulb for lows and highs. Even though 6k bulbs would give a blue color and less lumens, check out theretrofitsource.com
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01-01-2014, 05:23 AM
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@nate_0022 yes correct I have 06 TL sorry for not mentioning that and thanks for the info.
@paperboy are you kidding 30k??? Never even heard of anyways only looking for 5k
@paperboy are you kidding 30k??? Never even heard of anyways only looking for 5k
01-12-2014, 06:18 AM
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Hey does anyone know if the morimoto D2S xb35 are xenon or bi xenon??? The reason I'm asking is because I'm looking to make purchase soon and have read a lot of good reviews on these and wanted to make sure these are bi xenon before I make purchase as I know ours are bi xenon and same question about the 9006 morimoto xb35 also any advice would be much appreciated and thanx in advance.
http://www.theretrofitsource.com/com...l#.UtKHY3i9LCQ
http://www.theretrofitsource.com/com...l#.UtKHuHi9LCQ
http://www.theretrofitsource.com/com...l#.UtKHY3i9LCQ
http://www.theretrofitsource.com/com...l#.UtKHuHi9LCQ
01-12-2014, 05:48 PM
#52
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Hey does anyone know if the morimoto D2S xb35 are xenon or bi xenon??? The reason I'm asking is because I'm looking to make purchase soon and have read a lot of good reviews on these and wanted to make sure these are bi xenon before I make purchase as I know ours are bi xenon and same question about the 9006 morimoto xb35 also any advice would be much appreciated and thanx in advance.
http://www.theretrofitsource.com/com...l#.UtKHY3i9LCQ
http://www.theretrofitsource.com/com...l#.UtKHuHi9LCQ
http://www.theretrofitsource.com/com...l#.UtKHY3i9LCQ
http://www.theretrofitsource.com/com...l#.UtKHuHi9LCQ
01-12-2014, 05:57 PM
#53
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If you're really looking for a lighting upgrade, don't mess around, go right to the 30,000K bulbs.
03-11-2014, 11:08 PM
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Currently I have the stock 4300k headlights. I also have the stock yellowish fog lights. Im looking to upgrade the looks of the fog lights. The headlights are a nice white/blue so there is no need to change that. I was thinking maybe the 3000k hid's(which are yellow). Or possibly 6000k to match my headlights. Any comments on what would look good?
04-03-2014, 04:25 PM
#56
One on the right for me
OEM Bulbs are Osrams 66240 I believe or 66040 I don't remeber off hand. Depends on how much you want to spend on a pair of bulbs. They can range from $45-$200 a pair. Don't go to a dealership for bulbs they're charging $200 PER bulb.
If you want to stay with OEM, I'd say go with either Osram SVS, or Philips 85122 (When I talked to Matt at TRS, he said all Philips bulbs are now marked 85122 and the droped the "+" because all the bulbs are now based off of the original "+" ) Since you are looking for the OEM 4300K color.
Here's where I buy my bulbs and I wouldn't recommend going anywhere else.
http://www.theretrofitsource.com/index.php?cPath=27
If you want to stay with OEM, I'd say go with either Osram SVS, or Philips 85122 (When I talked to Matt at TRS, he said all Philips bulbs are now marked 85122 and the droped the "+" because all the bulbs are now based off of the original "+" ) Since you are looking for the OEM 4300K color.
Here's where I buy my bulbs and I wouldn't recommend going anywhere else.
http://www.theretrofitsource.com/index.php?cPath=27
10-18-2014, 09:50 AM
#57
Licenssed to ILL
35w or 55w?
Hey all +1 on all the bulb info its been very helpful. the only question i have is.. are our bulbs or projects 35w or 55w? i keeps seeing two different versions of bulbs online
also does any company make 3500k or 4000k bulbs?
also does any company make 3500k or 4000k bulbs?
10-18-2014, 05:37 PM
#60
Three Wheelin'
So close to pulling the trigger on a pair of Osram CBIs
10-18-2014, 09:52 PM
#62
Three Wheelin'
You mind posting some pics of it on your TL? How they look on the car and light output from the driver's side?
10-20-2014, 09:48 AM
#63
You can never go wrong with CBI's! Blue just doesn't look good on our car and it looks soooo aftermarket. That is only my personal view though...
11-04-2014, 10:02 AM
#64
10th Gear
Hello, everyone. I apologize in advance if this topic has been addressed previously.
I have a 2005 Acura TL. I would like to replace the projector (HID Xeon) with a newer one, since the stock doesn't have any sharp cut-off and is fading original 4300K coolish blue/white tint.
What do you recommend me to get? I was looking at this ...(FX R30 Bi-xenon Ds2 Projector)
New FX R 3 0 Bi Xenon D2S Projectors 2 5" HID Xenon Retrofit LHD V 3 0 Clear | eBay
Is this something that I would need to purchase? If so, I would also need to purchase two additional 4300K stock DS2 bulb, correct?
Thank you ALL!
I have a 2005 Acura TL. I would like to replace the projector (HID Xeon) with a newer one, since the stock doesn't have any sharp cut-off and is fading original 4300K coolish blue/white tint.
What do you recommend me to get? I was looking at this ...(FX R30 Bi-xenon Ds2 Projector)
New FX R 3 0 Bi Xenon D2S Projectors 2 5" HID Xenon Retrofit LHD V 3 0 Clear | eBay
Is this something that I would need to purchase? If so, I would also need to purchase two additional 4300K stock DS2 bulb, correct?
Thank you ALL!
Last edited by AirTran ATL Crew; 11-04-2014 at 10:04 AM.
11-04-2014, 10:48 AM
#65
Hello, everyone. I apologize in advance if this topic has been addressed previously.
I have a 2005 Acura TL. I would like to replace the projector (HID Xeon) with a newer one, since the stock doesn't have any sharp cut-off and is fading original 4300K coolish blue/white tint.
What do you recommend me to get? I was looking at this ...(FX R30 Bi-xenon Ds2 Projector)
New FX R 3 0 Bi Xenon D2S Projectors 2 5" HID Xenon Retrofit LHD V 3 0 Clear | eBay
Is this something that I would need to purchase? If so, I would also need to purchase two additional 4300K stock DS2 bulb, correct?
Thank you ALL!
I have a 2005 Acura TL. I would like to replace the projector (HID Xeon) with a newer one, since the stock doesn't have any sharp cut-off and is fading original 4300K coolish blue/white tint.
What do you recommend me to get? I was looking at this ...(FX R30 Bi-xenon Ds2 Projector)
New FX R 3 0 Bi Xenon D2S Projectors 2 5" HID Xenon Retrofit LHD V 3 0 Clear | eBay
Is this something that I would need to purchase? If so, I would also need to purchase two additional 4300K stock DS2 bulb, correct?
Thank you ALL!
If you do some more searching you will find lots of pictures of members here with ZKW-R lens and new osram cbi bulbs with great results.
ZKW-R lens is like $45
osram cbi is like $190.
Also do your shopping at www.theretrofitsource.com only please
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11-04-2014, 12:48 PM
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Hello, everyone. I apologize in advance if this topic has been addressed previously.
I have a 2005 Acura TL. I would like to replace the projector (HID Xeon) with a newer one, since the stock doesn't have any sharp cut-off and is fading original 4300K coolish blue/white tint.
What do you recommend me to get? I was looking at this ...(FX R30 Bi-xenon Ds2 Projector)
New FX R 3 0 Bi Xenon D2S Projectors 2 5" HID Xenon Retrofit LHD V 3 0 Clear | eBay
Is this something that I would need to purchase? If so, I would also need to purchase two additional 4300K stock DS2 bulb, correct?
Thank you ALL!
I have a 2005 Acura TL. I would like to replace the projector (HID Xeon) with a newer one, since the stock doesn't have any sharp cut-off and is fading original 4300K coolish blue/white tint.
What do you recommend me to get? I was looking at this ...(FX R30 Bi-xenon Ds2 Projector)
New FX R 3 0 Bi Xenon D2S Projectors 2 5" HID Xenon Retrofit LHD V 3 0 Clear | eBay
Is this something that I would need to purchase? If so, I would also need to purchase two additional 4300K stock DS2 bulb, correct?
Thank you ALL!
How dare you speak such blasphemy!! Ignorance aside though, listen to Viet, he's right. TL's have one of the best/most sought out bi-xenon projector out there. Rather than doing a whole FX-R retrofit, just replace the lens with the ZKW-R and grab a pair of CBI's. Even the lens alone will net the sharp cutoff line you want for a fraction of the cost. Please don't kill your 3G Tl's projectors. If you do end up retrofitting them though, I'll take them off your hands
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11-04-2014, 01:12 PM
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Team Owner
^ wow! judging by those light output photos, so totally not worth it. It's barely even noticeable shining on a wall. I can't imagine the road in front of the car would be any better. Waste of money IMO.
11-04-2014, 05:12 PM
#70
Senior Moderator
Are you seriously on a car enthusiast's forum and saying that something is a "waste of money"? That's like telling someone that spending $1,500 on a set of wheels is a "waste of money". Your original 5-Spoke rims still get your car from point A or point B right? Hell you should just sell the 5 spokes and get some hubcaps to save even more money!
11-05-2014, 01:10 PM
#71
It is a small difference for sure and I can understand how someone could think, whatever, who cares. But that small difference is a big "wow" to someone else and makes it surely worth it to them. Also realize pics can only show so much, you do have to see it with you're own eyes to appreciate the true clarity. IMO worthy upgrade for sure.
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11-05-2014, 02:59 PM
#72
Tycoon
11-05-2014, 03:02 PM
#73
Tycoon
It is a small difference for sure and I can understand how someone could think, whatever, who cares. But that small difference is a big "wow" to someone else and makes it surely worth it to them. Also realize pics can only show so much, you do have to see it with you're own eyes to appreciate the true clarity. IMO worthy upgrade for sure.
11-05-2014, 03:04 PM
#74
8k for ricers
11-05-2014, 10:41 PM
#75
Three Wheelin'
How does one go about installing ZKW-R lens?
11-06-2014, 04:12 PM
#76
10th Gear
Thank you ALL for input and help!
Left Headlight issue: I noticed sometimes the left headlight doesn't come on. I would have to flick it off/on, off/on in order for it to work, sometimes. Any idea if it's the actual bulb, or wiring issues?
Front Driver side marker light: I noticed this ALSO flicks off/on. How can I change this? And is there a DIY video?
Thanks all.
Left Headlight issue: I noticed sometimes the left headlight doesn't come on. I would have to flick it off/on, off/on in order for it to work, sometimes. Any idea if it's the actual bulb, or wiring issues?
Front Driver side marker light: I noticed this ALSO flicks off/on. How can I change this? And is there a DIY video?
Thanks all.
02-07-2015, 12:20 AM
#77
Thank you ALL for input and help!
Left Headlight issue: I noticed sometimes the left headlight doesn't come on. I would have to flick it off/on, off/on in order for it to work, sometimes. Any idea if it's the actual bulb, or wiring issues?
Front Driver side marker light: I noticed this ALSO flicks off/on. How can I change this? And is there a DIY video?
Thanks all.
Left Headlight issue: I noticed sometimes the left headlight doesn't come on. I would have to flick it off/on, off/on in order for it to work, sometimes. Any idea if it's the actual bulb, or wiring issues?
Front Driver side marker light: I noticed this ALSO flicks off/on. How can I change this? And is there a DIY video?
Thanks all.
I have the same issue but noticed that the output is turning pinkish, which probably means it's about to go out.
FELLAS, it's time for new headlights. Can you please advise and confirm that these are LEGIT?
D2S: Osram Xenarc 66240 CBI - HID Bulbs - Components
CBI seems like the way to go...
02-09-2015, 02:25 PM
#78
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I have the same issue but noticed that the output is turning pinkish, which probably means it's about to go out.
FELLAS, it's time for new headlights. Can you please advise and confirm that these are LEGIT?
D2S: Osram Xenarc 66240 CBI - HID Bulbs - Components
CBI seems like the way to go...
I have the same issue but noticed that the output is turning pinkish, which probably means it's about to go out.
FELLAS, it's time for new headlights. Can you please advise and confirm that these are LEGIT?
D2S: Osram Xenarc 66240 CBI - HID Bulbs - Components
CBI seems like the way to go...
Yes, get them Illustrious. You won't be let down with CBI's. That is if you're up for the price. If it's a little steep, I'd recommend XB35
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