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Dec 19, 2007 | 09:34 AM

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RI-Lex

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I say 4300k is best thats what i use, but 6k is nice though

Dec 19, 2007 | 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by DarKnight

Here you go http://www.xenonfactory.com/products...lb_philips.htm Just did a search for the bulb number on google.

Thanks, but I'm not paying $135 a bulb.

Dec 19, 2007 | 10:58 AM

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6k looks the best visually but if you're behind the wheel, it might be a little too blue.

Dec 19, 2007 | 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by chrispy

Colorshifted bulbs are no longer the 85122+.

Chris, I think we throw out the term colormatched a bit too much

Currently there are 3 different Phillips bulbs (for OEM replacement)

-85122
Color Temp: 4100k
Lumens: 3200

-85122+
Color Temp: 4200k
Lumens: 3400

-85122CM
Color Temp: 4800k
Lumens: 3100

The 85122+ is recommended for OEM replacement because it's pre-burned in to give off a color similar to the 85122 after 100h or so. The 85122+ will give off just a bit yellow brand new, but I'm sure after a long while, it'll match the 85122 better. The difference with 85122CM is too obvious, even if you put one next to a color-shifted 85122.

But have you ever wondered why we all refer the OEM Bulb as 4300k instead of 4100k?