Please Can Somebody Help Me
06-26-04, 08:13 AM
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Please Can Somebody Help Me
I have a 2001 Lexus GS 430 with standard HID. I'm trying to find out, if anyone have the standard HID headlight bulbs that they are trying to sell or where I can find them? The local dealer is asking for $300 a bulb so I'm trying to find them cheaper then that. If possible please list any website that you have purchased replacement bulbs from. Thank You!
06-26-04, 09:13 AM
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go to www.suvlights.com if he can't find his spare.
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06-26-04, 10:10 AM
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Ebay has them for thebest price. Just look up D2R. Get the Philips Color match. I think its like 40 plus shipping. It will match the other bulb. ill put the link up in a sec. Its a much better price. $125 u can get 1 6000k bulb 
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06-26-04, 10:14 AM
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Here u go bud click the link New Bulb
If u buy a brandnew bulb it wont match as good cuz it hasnt color shifted yet. After 100 hours they shift from the 4300k to around 4900k. This bulb is rated at 5000k so it will match the other side perfect. Also its $47.00 shipped so it wont break the bank.
If u buy a brandnew bulb it wont match as good cuz it hasnt color shifted yet. After 100 hours they shift from the 4300k to around 4900k. This bulb is rated at 5000k so it will match the other side perfect. Also its $47.00 shipped so it wont break the bank.
06-26-04, 10:30 AM
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i would think twice before buying some cheap aftermarket hid bulb off ebay if i was you... their is a reason besides dealer markup why such a big price variation between oem and aftermarket.. if that ebay stuff shorts or is not correctly rated it could burn the harness and or short out the ballast.. alot more money then just a $300 bulb
btw , i am not advocating you buy my bulb for i can always keep it as a spare when mine burns out , just trying to give another perspective
btw , i am not advocating you buy my bulb for i can always keep it as a spare when mine burns out , just trying to give another perspective
06-26-04, 10:35 AM
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Originally posted by lexforlife
i would think twice before buying a possible inferior quality buld to replace hid oem .. if that bulb shorts it could burn the ballast .. their is a reason why such a price variation between oem and aftermarket
i would think twice before buying a possible inferior quality buld to replace hid oem .. if that bulb shorts it could burn the ballast .. their is a reason why such a price variation between oem and aftermarket
Aftermarket? Sorry but those are philips bulbs. They come Stock on almost all Luxury cars. When u find your spare bulb tell what kind it is. Its either a Osram(older Gs) or Philips D2R 851269(newer GS) both in germany. These bulbs are Philips 85126+ for color match also made in Germany. Phlips bulbs are the ones everybody has in there car. I have 6000k philips but D2S for my Projectors. Any way if u buy a cheap crap Korean bulb it wouldnt short and burn the ballst. The bulb just wouldnt light up.
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06-26-04, 10:45 AM
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Aftermarket? Sorry I stopped you from making a quick buck but those are philips bulbs. They come Stock on almost all Luxury cars. When u find your spare bulb tell what kind it is. Its either a Osram(older Gs) or Philips D2R 851269(newer GS) both in germany. These bulbs are Philips 85126+ for color match also made in Germany. Phlips bulbs are the ones everybody has in there car. I have 6000k philips but D2S for my Projectors. Any way if u buy a cheap crap Korean bulb it wouldnt short and burn the ballst. The bulb just wouldnt light up.
Aftermarket? Sorry I stopped you from making a quick buck but those are philips bulbs. They come Stock on almost all Luxury cars. When u find your spare bulb tell what kind it is. Its either a Osram(older Gs) or Philips D2R 851269(newer GS) both in germany. These bulbs are Philips 85126+ for color match also made in Germany. Phlips bulbs are the ones everybody has in there car. I have 6000k philips but D2S for my Projectors. Any way if u buy a cheap crap Korean bulb it wouldnt short and burn the ballst. The bulb just wouldnt light up.
i dunno maybe i am just ignorant but gamma lets let it be so we dont hijack this guys thread , let him decide what he wants to do
06-26-04, 10:58 AM
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Originally posted by lexforlife
common sense prevails here, although you make a valid point however why such a huge price diff , why would someone sell such quality replacement if brand new and equal to oem at such a discounted price ..
i dunno maybe i am just ignorant but gamma lets let it be so we dont hijack this guys thread , let him decide what he wants to do
common sense prevails here, although you make a valid point however why such a huge price diff , why would someone sell such quality replacement if brand new and equal to oem at such a discounted price ..
i dunno maybe i am just ignorant but gamma lets let it be so we dont hijack this guys thread , let him decide what he wants to do
I bought one cheaper then the dealer and it was the exact same bulb....Philips the dealer does mark it up! I went to the Acura dealer and they had the same bulb for 75.00 cheaper then Lexus dealer...remember same bulb
06-26-04, 11:35 AM
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I bought a bulb from the dealer for 125.00 that was in GA so I dont know why your guys want 3 bills. The thing you need to consider though is are you going to be able to install it. I couldnt figure it out myself, maybe your smarter than I though.
06-26-04, 11:43 AM
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Originally posted by morris
I bought a bulb from the dealer for 125.00 that was in GA so I dont know why your guys want 3 bills. The thing you need to consider though is are you going to be able to install it. I couldnt figure it out myself, maybe your smarter than I though.
I bought a bulb from the dealer for 125.00 that was in GA so I dont know why your guys want 3 bills. The thing you need to consider though is are you going to be able to install it. I couldnt figure it out myself, maybe your smarter than I though.
Changing a light bulb takes 5 minutes. All u do is screw off that big plastic cover. Than twist the plug off the bulb then take the bulb out. Then do everything again in reverse.
06-26-04, 12:33 PM
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Thanks I have to do the other headllight so with your help all I have to do now is find the bulb on Ebay. But thanks amazingly I was able to get it open and disconnect the bulb with your advice.
06-26-04, 12:49 PM
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Originally posted by GammaLex
Changing a light bulb takes 5 minutes. All u do is screw off that big plastic cover. Than twist the plug off the bulb then take the bulb out. Then do everything again in reverse.
Changing a light bulb takes 5 minutes. All u do is screw off that big plastic cover. Than twist the plug off the bulb then take the bulb out. Then do everything again in reverse.
Several of the D2R bulbs on Ebay are actually D2S bulbs with the notch cut out to fit the same as a D2R. However the light will be scattered as real D2R bulbs have a u-shaped coating on the bulb to prevent the scattered light. Check the link below for some more information. From what I understand the Phillips brand labeled on Ebay are the real deal, but I forget which seller has the real ones.
http://faq.auto.light.tripod.com/hl-hid-bulbs.htm
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