funcrusher

I have a question. A shop has Philips 4300k and 6000k HID kits for low beams. They want $250 for either one. That's installation and everything. Good price? I'm not sure the exact kit but this is what they quoted me. Are there more than one?

Also, do 2000 ES daytime lights run off of the low beams or highs?

XenonDepot

iTrader: (11)

Careful with "Philips HID kits" - the market is flooded with fakes.

steve

funcrusher

Is there anything I csn ask them to determine if it's the real deal? It's a legit shop that works on strictly luxuryc cars but still.

Is there only one type of Philips 4300 kit?

Is Philips 4300 considered the best kit to go with if you want the white light with no blue or purple and looks "classy" not blinding.

dragtek1

iTrader: (8)

There are a few more ways to identify the fakes vs real philips bulbs, however, the above picture is the easiest way to identify the real vs fake bulb.

I've purchased rebased Philips bulbs from Xenon Depot aka KBcarSTUFF, they are legit!

JCWong

I have a 2014 IS350 F sport AWD and it comes stock with HID's, I believe stock are normally 4300K, correct? I have recently replaced the bulb with a 6000k bulb (not naming brand as they are neither brand that has been discussed in this thread). However I find the light output seems weaker than stock, aka it seems less bright from the beam onto the road and the projector cut line is way less definitive (especially I do lots of highway driving with no street lights). Please help. Thank you.

XenonDepot

iTrader: (11)

6000k bulbs produce approx 20% less light then 4300k bulbs (assuming the quality of the bulbs are equal).

Steve

JCWong

Thanks Steve! From your experience, what brand/combination would you recommend for bulb replacement on stock 35W ballasts for the maximum light output (brightest) with a hinge of blue (that's why I've been looking for 6000K)? I hear Osram Xenarc CBI is bright and reputable brand?

XenonDepot

iTrader: (11)

Hi,

For what type of ballast? D2S or D4S?

Thanks,

Steve

JCWong

D4S please

XenonDepot

iTrader: (11)

Yup - The CBI would be a good choice. We will have these for sale in the very near future.

Steve

JCWong

Please do let me know as these are what I'm primarily looking for, maybe a few other items too while I order from your site. Please PM me once the "near future" sale is available then I'll place my order immediately, and not clog up this thread.
Thanks Steve for your help and advices!!

Makool

I have a 2015 lexus is F sport 3 series they use one bulb for high beams and low beams, which set up would you recommend me the 5000K or 6000K.

Thanks for the review it was helpful.

XenonDepot

iTrader: (11)

If you're looking for a brighter bulb and pure white color then go with 5000K. If you want some blue in your light then go with 6000K

Danny

Makool

Thanks I'll go with the 6000K to try to match the led light below the headlights!!

XenonDepot

iTrader: (11)

Sounds good. Please let us know if you have any further questions.

Steve