aaquino3

OK I bought a 6k HID bulb off brand from ebay and i feel like it looks the same as my stock. I want to know which brand is a good brand i hear GARAX/MTEC is a good brand. in the past i had MTEC and they are GREAT!!! any others?

509IS350

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Phillips if you have the money. Garax, Ddm tuning, or Hidextra are some brands that some have here. Goodluck .

Sango

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Philips outperforms Garax and Mtec.

langjaykev

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^^ philips should outperform it since its about 3-4 times the price ;P.

But ill be getting a pair of philips ultinons 6000ks when my Garax's burns out.

KillaIS250

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I'd recommend Garax. Love my Garax 6k's. I would have got the Philips, but I don't have that kinda money to spend on bulbs lol

Shervin350

toshiba harrison the best

aaquino3

i may go for Garax, these cheap bulbs from ebay don't perform too well, its not as bright as the stock phillips bulbs

KillaIS250

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Yeh you get what you pay for really. I think you'll be happy with the Garax bulbs. The philips will be brighter, but its a good amount of extra $$$ for 2 bulbs. 2IS headlight output isn't that great in the first place though

irishcharm

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I bought GARAX bulbs and they both lasted 3 months. Tried a second set and they lasted 1 month. Had my ballasts tested at lexus dealer (all is fine). Bought a kit for my fog lights from TheRetroFitSource (Morimoto) and loved them. The second time my Garax burnt out I went with the Morimoto bulbs. Perfect crisp white and a tiny hint of blue. CHEAPEST bulbs around AND carry a no-hassle 5 year warranty. Got a bad bulb out of the box and within two days had a replacement at my door. They are exactly what I wanted and for $60 for a 5 year warranty. Beats the high prices of Garax bulbs. Im sold.

aaquino3

How's the light output on our stock ballast? Is it as bright?

irishcharm

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tried the OEM bulb next to the Morimoto and there was a minimum amount of output difference from the OEM and i mean BARELY. they are mainly a crisp crisp crisp white and I love them. literally cant say enough.

Sango

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Philips Ultinon's output has the best light output of all for the temp.

That's why for instance, Philips Ultinon 6000K puts Garax 6000K to shame for instance.

irishcharm

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..................and thats why you pay $200 a BULB. for a light bulb.

Sango

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^
Actually, you mean about $240 a pair. $200 a bulb, you're getting ripped off!

Similar saying, pay more for a Lexus while one could get a non-luxury car, just the numbers are different and a lot more significant.

irishcharm

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Its still a light bulb, something that will be replaced in less then 7-10 years either way. Due to the fact that the OP asked for advice and the reason I made my comment is due to experience and you shouldn't knock it til you try it. Everyone can use some savings, as long as the quality is there, price is a relative term. Op, good luck.