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Old Aug 10, 2010 | 01:07 PM
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^^^ I think a lot of people have them for awhile. I just didn't get as lucky. I may have to go back to them as I have 6k HID now and the Polarg M4 is too dull now.
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Old Aug 10, 2010 | 01:54 PM
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those look really great. thanks for the link
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Old Aug 10, 2010 | 02:40 PM
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It really matches the Low beam...
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Old Aug 14, 2010 | 06:48 PM
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I just switched mine about 5 mins ago. They don't match up like your pics do and I have stock HIDs too . I even bought the bulb from the link you posted. I was thinking i would need it to let it settle in for a little bit like HIDs but its just regular halogen bulbs.
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Old Aug 14, 2010 | 06:50 PM
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I've had mine for about a year. So far so good. If they blow you should order 2 pairs just in case since it takes about two weeks to ship from Hong Kong.
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Old Aug 14, 2010 | 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by chrispy
I've had mine for about a year. So far so good. If they blow you should order 2 pairs just in case since it takes about two weeks to ship from Hong Kong.
the link that OP posted was from cali. got mine in 2 days .
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Old Aug 16, 2010 | 02:25 PM
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It looks like you changed your DRLs and the M4s and somehow your DRLs are on with the low beam. I just changed to the M4s and my DRLs shut off when my low beams are on so just the M4s are lit and like timtem said it doesn't look as intense as yours.
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Old Aug 16, 2010 | 04:34 PM
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The way a light blub shows in a photo compared to how it appears in person are never the same.

This is a good thread on this topic...
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/lig...arison-17.html

Would like to see how M6's match up to oem low beam, anyone using these?

M4 = 5w
M6 = 18w

Would this be okay to use?

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Old Aug 16, 2010 | 05:13 PM
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M6s are great, I've used them in my 2GS. THe bulb size is a bit larger than the M4 so you have to be careful when you insert them in the hole.
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Old Aug 16, 2010 | 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by charmz
The way a light blub shows in a photo compared to how it appears in person are never the same.
this is true. I guess i was just disappointed with the results when I changed mine because now you can't even tell at night that there is even light passing through the housing.
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Old Aug 16, 2010 | 08:02 PM
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Ya. The photos show that it is brighter than it is in person. It's a bit dull but I'm satisfied with them. They're a lot better than the stock lights, imo.

Patricksr5
I'm assuming you're talking about the fog lights? The M4 bulb replaces the parking lights (DRL) which should be on when the low beams are on assuming it's set to auto. There should be a separate thing for the fog lights.

Someone correct me if I am wrong.
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Old Aug 16, 2010 | 11:14 PM
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Your M4 bulbs are not the DRL they are the "city lights" that are only on when the low beams are on.

Your DRL is the high beam at a lower wattage as far as Im aware.
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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by chrispy
I found an LED that matches the OEM HID perfectly. I posted it in the 2GS forum a while back.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2pcs-...Q5fAccessories

I'm not selling these or anything, just sharing with you guys since I've tried countless LEDs and Polarg bulbs and these are by far the best match.
So I bought and installed these and have to say that they aren't even close to matching the stock HID's. In fact, they are just as yellow as the factory bulbs that I replaced! Ugh! Perhaps the ebay seller had a change in supplier? I dunno...I think I'll go for the Polargs.
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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 11:03 AM
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Yeah, had them for only 2 weeks because they were too dim and blue. Switched to LED and it turned out to be much much better. Perfect match for 6K HIDs and brighter than stock. (Used V-Led Hi power ones)
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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by TWong1200
So I bought and installed these and have to say that they aren't even close to matching the stock HID's. In fact, they are just as yellow as the factory bulbs that I replaced! Ugh! Perhaps the ebay seller had a change in supplier? I dunno...I think I'll go for the Polargs.
Really? Maybe it is the wrong bulb. When I put them in I was very impressed.

M4s with my 6k now don't match as well, I need to order the LEDs again.
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