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Old 03-26-10, 09:22 AM
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Question Help with HID bulbs

I currently have OEM HIDs with 4,300k bulbs. The passenger side one randomly goes off and not sure if it's the bulb or the ballast?

1. Is there a way to tell without switching the bulbs i.e. put passenger on the driver and vice versa?

2. Also if it is the bulb, where can I find good quality HID bulbs?

3. Should i stick with 4,300k or move up to 6,000k? I find the 6,000k to be a little too bluish.

4. I found this place online selling OEM philips 4,300k D4S bulbs for $80. Doesn't that sound too good to be true?

http://www.hidconcept.com/Bulbs-philips4k-d4s.html

Help will be much appreciated.

Thanks
Old 03-26-10, 09:56 AM
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http://www.ddmtuning.com/index.php?p...=264&parent=85

D4S on sale for $45 right now

I'm planning to grab a set of HID off of them, you can see my thread asking about it, so far good reviews.
Old 03-26-10, 11:26 AM
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beware of purchasing cheap D4S bulbs.

you may end up with less light output and inferior color quality, not to mention a shorter lifespan.

worst case scenario, they take out your oem HID lighting system.

don't take your chances with cheap bulbs.

thanks for reading.
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