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Old 04-19-12, 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Amalan
vled hids bulbs are horrible!!! I had 2 pairs of them and had to match a 6k and 5k to finally get the two bulbs to match in color but after a couple months, one turned way purple and one turned way blue and they burned out shortly after. Vleds should stick with leds since their leds are one of the best bar none. I am running their new vhid kit for my fogs and I love them, havent had an issue with them yet, ballasts are super small and flick on everytime, even when I flash my high beams repeatedly, they havent failed, but their solo bulbs are horrrribleee.

that being said, I just installed my ultinon bulbs from nigel a few days ago and I can't believe that ive been driving without them for this long. They make my night time driving into day essentially, though my only dislike about them is the strong reflection of the street signs back in my eye
but the ultinons are hands down the best bulbs on the market.
Yea...they're really bad. I actually took them out and put in my dying 4300k ones. Waiting for the 5k's I just bought from Xenon Depot.
Old 04-27-12, 04:44 PM
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I would go with 5k, 6k is a lil too much on the blueish side.
Old 04-28-12, 06:45 AM
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5k is def. more clear/white than 6k, but I love the look of 6k HIDs.
Old 04-28-12, 08:24 PM
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I'm interested in buying some, found the philips ultinon D4S 6000K for $122 per bulb (on sale) and also found a pair of garax for $90. I think I'm going with the Garax.
Old 04-29-12, 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Ice350
How much you guys paying for these bulbs?
Do you have to taker off the bumber to change them?
Bulbs are easy to change. There are vids on YouTube that can step you through the process. I just changed mine a few weeks ago.
Old 05-02-12, 02:54 PM
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jonnyxboi: Did you get the D4S 5000k bulbs? Would love to hear some feedback =)

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Old 05-03-12, 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by XenonDepot
jonnyxboi: Did you get the D4S 5000k bulbs? Would love to hear some feedback =)

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Yup, I got them last week and immediately installed them. After doing weeks of research, I finally decided to get these bulbs. I'm very happy with them. The light output is just about the same as my 4300k Phillips bulbs if not better. I like the color of the bulbs as well. I would definitely buy these again!
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jonnyxboi: Glad you're enjoying them =) Thanks for taking the time to post up a picture. The bulbs look great. I love how they offer slightly more colour than stock without giving the car an "Aftermarket" look.

Enjoy!

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Originally Posted by rominl
if you want some cooler / whiter color, 6000k is the way to go. however if you care about actual usable light output on the road, factory 4300k is the best you can get. anything higher than 6000k you lose more and more light (and i don't see the point)
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I've tried 5000k and 6000k, the 6000k seems alright at first but slowly I notice the road isn't very visible while the signs reflects like crazy. I'm now back to 4300k for most usable light, see the road pretty well and the signs reflects just fine.
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Originally Posted by Teddy350
I'm interested in buying some, found the philips ultinon D4S 6000K for $122 per bulb (on sale) and also found a pair of garax for $90. I think I'm going with the Garax.
Installed the Garax 6000K HID bulbs and the 9-LED wrap-around wedges for the parking lights and they look great.
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Forgot to mention that if you are interested in XenonDepot D4S bulbs please make sure to use coupon code "CLGB08" upon checkout. You will save $20/HID bulb.
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^ thanks Steve.
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no problem =) Just figured that I would put it out there for those interested =)
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Originally Posted by XenonDepot
Forgot to mention that if you are interested in XenonDepot D4S bulbs please make sure to use coupon code "CLGB08" upon checkout. You will save $20/HID bulb.
Steve
Any reviews on these Xenon Depot bulbs? Also, I don't see the Garax bulbs on the site. Steve, am I missing something or do you not carry them anymore?

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Hi,

We do not sell Garax (never have). We only sell Xtreme D4S HID bulbs and Philips D4S bulbs. You can find several different reviews and pictures on this page:

http://www.KBcarstuff.com/Lexus-HID-...iew-s/1227.htm

Steve


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