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Legit D4S bulbs?

Old Feb 20, 2011 | 01:45 PM
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Are these Philip 6k D4S legit? I thought some people said they dont make 6k and I thought Philips cost more than that..

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...=STRK:MEWAX:IT
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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 02:06 PM
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I seen many Lexus driver using Garax.
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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 02:23 PM
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no. that's about the right price.

amazon sells philips for $46 per bulb shipped. cheaper.

these are $96 a pair.


but the part number is for 4300k. would philips use the same part number for 6000k, if it exists?

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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 05:05 PM
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I don't see the infamous Germany signature thats on the orginal ones so I think these are fake I wouldn't trust them cause Ive never heard of Philips making a 6k bulb, correct me if I'm wrong but most of the philips bulbs have Germany sighned on it.
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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 05:27 PM
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most likely these are Philips bulbs but not 6000k. As I know, Philips only makes 4300k and 5000k bulbs
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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 05:30 PM
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Garax has been great for me. No issues in 2 years
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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by SNiiP3R
most likely these are Philips bulbs but not 6000k. As I know, Philips only makes 4300k and 5000k bulbs
Philips makes 5000k? Can anyone link me those. I need to get me some of those
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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 08:30 PM
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I guess I was wrong. It seems that Philips makes 6000K bulbs now. Here is the link http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PHILI...Q5fAccessories
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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 08:33 PM
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im not a fan of 6000k and the blue tint..i like the pure white
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Old Feb 21, 2011 | 06:15 AM
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Originally Posted by SNiiP3R
I guess I was wrong. It seems that Philips makes 6000K bulbs now. Here is the link http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PHILI...Q5fAccessories
Damn I really want those over the Garax don't know why yet but they look so much nicer. just not for $400
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Old Feb 21, 2011 | 10:15 AM
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that is a good deal for 6k Philips D4S....
I should know....hehehe I have the Piaa 5500 and the Philips 6k
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Old Feb 21, 2011 | 11:03 AM
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So..are those 85$ Philip ones authentic??? How can we tell if its fake or real? and that price is just mind blowing..
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Old Feb 21, 2011 | 11:28 AM
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good question...i cannot answer. based on his ebay status ....he sells alot.
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Old Feb 21, 2011 | 11:35 AM
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Those look like knock off Phillips bulbs.

You can find other 6000k d4s bulbs which are the exactly the same for half the price.

I installed these bulbs recently and I'm very happy with the results, my headlights are now white with a slight blue tint instead of yellowish white like the factory bulbs. They look very similar to the IS they have pictured in the auction listing.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...=STRK:MEWNX:IT

Took me less then 5 minutes to install both bulbs after removing the engine covers.

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