mate01

Do these fit an 01 GS430? They seem pretty inexpensive. Thanks for the help guys.

Sanfou510

You have to watch out. There are a lot of fakes of philip hid bulbs. Be careful. And it should fit. I believe we are d2r/d2s.

Mr Jokster

iTrader: (8)

Yea those will fit (if you're equipped with factory HID), although I recommend buying a pair and replacing both. If you plan on buying only one, you're gonna want to get the 85126cm (Color Match) so you done have 2 different color headlights.

Some 411: HID's lose color in time, the Color Match bulbs (CM) compensate for that change in color.

mate01

Thanks guys. I was noticing that some of them have a plus after the numbers and they are more of a white tint. I'd prefer the blue factory ones. Any idea which ones those are? Thanks.

Mr Jokster

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There is no such as 'blue' oem bulbs. You probably have aftermarket bulbs. Pull them out and read the base's and see what you have. ALL oem bulbs for ANY vehicle are 4300k (maybe some 5000k for German makes).

istundra

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to reduce the chances of getting fakes, go for Osram Xenarc!

Sanfou510

Im pretty sure op doesn't want to spend almost 200 or more on some bulbs lol! But if you own some is it really brighter than the regular philip bulbs?

Lutkis

Ebay doesn't offer fake Xenarcs?
To really reduce the chances of getting fake bulbs buy them from a reputable dealer and not from eBay.

Retrofitsource.com is a really good place to start.

tmf2004

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retrofitsource is a great place... I'm using the Morimoto D2R bulbs from Retrofitsource

mate01

I already ordered those osrams d2r's. Is there a way to tell if they are knock-off's?

istundra

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yeah stick to the one's from Amazon Prime.

When i ordered mine, they come in original packaging.

Read the reviews and you'll be good. I paid around 40-50 each.

Philips have so much hype, so many fakes. That's why i stay away... i was also victim of fake Philips Ultinons.

Here's some pictures to identify fakes for Osram.
http://www.powerbulbs.com/us/blog/20...e-real-or-fake

As long it is Prime, i think you'll be OK.

mate01

Just got back from a local mechanic, they said that the bumper needs to come off to change out the bulbs? Anyone know if this is true? It's the lower beams btw.

firelizard

iTrader: (1)

Not true at all. Find a mechanic with smaller hands.

Debonair

I have some big hands and and I was able to change the bulbs several times. One side is much harder then the other but it is doable. Neosporen and band-aids after is a must.

mate01

guess the mechanic didnt want to shred his fingers.