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Anyone running OSRAM CBI's on the 4GS?

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Old 09-08-16, 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Davenlei
Received my bulbs yesterday. Will install this weekend.....
Take some pics of the installation. Everyone likes pics.
Old 09-09-16, 09:40 PM
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Our OEM bulbs are too yellow, would 5k be more blue than stock? I want a shade bluer than stock...something similar to the oem RCs and IS
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I wouldn't say the 5000k are blue. Its more white than blue. If you are looking for blue, go with 6000k.

Its not that hard. It will be harder if you have big hands. For the passenger side, I did it through the engine bay. For the driver side, I did it through the wheel well. The driver side was a bit harder.

Turn the headlight power to off on the stalk
Remove the engine bay covers to replace passenger side
Turn your wheel all the way to the right. There is a small panel with 2 10MM screws in the wheel well. Remove this panel to replace the driver side to replace the driver side. I also had to jack up my car because my car is lowered.
Remove the metal cap by turning it counter click wise
Unplug the power source from the cap
Unplug the harness from the lightbulb by turning it counter clock wise
Remove the clip holding the bulb in place. You are doing this blind so if you don't know what the clip looks like, it may be difficult.
Remove the light bulb carefully. Remember the position of the light bulb when removing it because you will have to insert the new one in the same position
Remove the clip holding the bulb in place (you are doing this blind so if you dont know what the clip looks like, it will be difficult)
Remove the bulb.
Insert the new bulb and reverse the steps above.
Old 09-10-16, 04:32 PM
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Can anyone answer? The sale is gonna end soon on xenon depot!!!
Old 09-10-16, 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by mjn88
Can anyone answer? The sale is gonna end soon on xenon depot!!!
5000k is worth it. I compared side by side with another stock gs and it was brighter and more white, not blue. If you want more blue, go 6000k garax. I had these in my last Gs. Great bulbs but not that great in the rain. Have yet to test the CBI in the rain.
Old 09-10-16, 09:35 PM
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Got it, gonna order them. Thanks!
Old 09-12-16, 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by LatinGSF
Take some pics of the installation. Everyone likes pics.
Did not get around to this yet. Daughter was bugging me about building her a stage for her singing practice and that is what I spent a few hours on Sunday doing instead of the bulbs.

We will see if I spend part of next Sunday building the removable puppet show fascia and curtain structure or putting in the CBI bulbs.....
Old 09-22-16, 06:27 PM
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Xenondepot has a 20% store wide sale for those looking to buy. Getting a pair myself.
Old 09-23-16, 09:34 AM
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Question to XenonDepot,

I see your tech specs for some of the headlight LED replacements state 4000 LM. Is that per bulb or as a pair (2000 LM x 2)?
Old 09-27-16, 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Davenlei
Question to XenonDepot,

I see your tech specs for some of the headlight LED replacements state 4000 LM. Is that per bulb or as a pair (2000 LM x 2)?
If this is in reference to the all-new Xtreme LED Kits than they are rated for 4000 lumens in total or 2000 lumens per bulb. This is 22% brighter than our previous generation LED kits.

-Danny
Old 09-28-16, 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by mjn88
Our OEM bulbs are too yellow, would 5k be more blue than stock? I want a shade bluer than stock...something similar to the oem RCs and IS
Too yellow??? I'm surprised because I find them to have a rather purple/blue hue to them.
Old 10-09-16, 03:20 PM
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Called HID concept and had them price match powerbulbs current deal on the OSRAM CBI bulbs. Got them for $130 with expedited shipping for free! But now the installation part...anyone is OC wanna come help? Not too sure about doing this myself lol. Will pay for your time! 949-295-2963 ask for Mike
Old 10-09-16, 05:58 PM
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Actually I got it done. It was actually pretty easy if you do the right headlight first. If anyone needs help in the OC area, let me know.
Old 10-10-16, 02:29 PM
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can someone post a pix of the box the bulbs were in?
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Old 10-11-16, 06:55 AM
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Originally Posted by mjn88
^^ thanks.. wanted to make sure i got the genuine osram


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