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Old Jan 2, 2013 | 11:28 PM
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A few weeks ago I was stuck with the dilemma of swapping my GS’ fog lights with 3k hid’s or just going simple with yellow bulbs. With passed experiences with colored bulbs, I wasn’t that impressed. At the same time, I didn’t want to over do it by adding another set of hid’s to the front end of my car. I would just be blinding everyone on the road. So the decision I went with was with just going with yellow bulbs again. In the passed I went with a brand called Luminics for my old Scion xB's fog lights. Those simply sucked and blew on me in a week. Researching on various sites I ran into Headlightbulbs.com. I contacted Headlightbulbs regarding their yellow bulbs and ended up purchasing. Seriously within a few days, they were in my doorstep. Amazing service!

The package included: pair of cotton gloves (thumbs up!) , Headlightbulbs decal, led key chain light and flyer


I installed the first aftermarket bulb (driver’s side), there was a huge difference.


Here is the final look with both on.


Overall I'm pretty content with Headlightbulbs.com’s product. It's way better than stock and a definite contender over hid option is my opinion. I will also be trying these same bulbs on my Scion tC (headlight) as well as a 1st gen Scion xB (fog light). I’ll keep you guys updated in a bit and if you wish to look into picking up a set of bulbs from these folks, its as simple as www.headlightbulbs.com. Feedbacks and comments are welcome. Good and bad thoughts. I'm not a softy. LOL.

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Old Jan 3, 2013 | 12:46 AM
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Did you post up pics? I cannot see your pics if you did.
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Old Jan 3, 2013 | 07:37 AM
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TheKirby - The second and third pictures are attempting to load from a Gmail URL and are not visible to forum members. You need to load them to a Photobucket or similar service like your first picture.
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Old Jan 3, 2013 | 08:05 AM
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Oh man. Sorry guys. I'll try to upload them when I get a chance. I just failed on my first thread on CL. LOL.
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Old Jan 3, 2013 | 09:04 AM
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I got stock hid and hid fogs, u won't blind anyone as long as you use D2r bulbs in your headlights and not hids in non hid stock housings, those colored bulbs are junk and purely aesthetics, hid fogs serve a purpose and the light output is phenomenal compared to colored bulbs
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Old Jan 3, 2013 | 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by FlockoGS4
I got stock hid and hid fogs, u won't blind anyone as long as you use D2r bulbs in your headlights and not hids in non hid stock housings, those colored bulbs are junk and purely aesthetics, hid fogs serve a purpose and the light output is phenomenal compared to colored bulbs
I actually thought of doing it that route too, but the expense factor comes into play. I already have the HID's on my headlight. I just didnt want to over do it with the fogs. Im okay with colored bulbs as long as the product lasts.
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Old Jan 4, 2013 | 11:23 PM
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Do you have clear fogs or the yellow capsules ? Pictures ?
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Old Jan 5, 2013 | 07:07 AM
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I've seen the luminics advertised alot never seen any in person. But for yellow 9006's the Putco Jet Yellow bulbs are very nice I've had them in past with no burnouts and they have good color. They have been pretty popular for quite some time.

Fix those pics, interested to see how they compare in color, and how they last for you. Good for people to have other options.
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Old Jan 5, 2013 | 10:06 PM
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I just installed some 9006 3300k bulbs from ijdmjoy... Its a nice yellow for the GS.. .
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 03:09 AM
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Originally Posted by tmf2004
I just installed some 9006 3300k bulbs from ijdmjoy... Its a nice yellow for the GS.. .
Do you happen to have any pics of them on? My one bulb just burned out and I'm in the market for bulbs.
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 08:00 PM
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Well I bought from these guys and matched all my lights with my hid. I'm impressed. Then for the city light I put in a sylvania led so everything matches. Thanks for the tip
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 08:07 PM
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This thread is pointless without pictures!
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 08:25 PM
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I also purchased from Ijdmtoy and pretty happy
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 09:27 PM
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nice... i dig the Hue of the Headlights' / Inners
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Old Jan 10, 2013 | 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by racersky
Do you happen to have any pics of them on? My one bulb just burned out and I'm in the market for bulbs.
I did but i deleted it from my phone.. keep in mind there not HID's but more of a darker yellow if that makes any sense...
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