So I just contacted a seller on EBAY and this is what he had to say about MTEC vs. Garax.

I asked: "Dear auto-perfect,

I see that your ebay sotre is called MTEC Automotive, but I noticed that you do not offer D4S bulbs that are MTEC, only Garax. Do you carry MTEC bulbs, and is there any significant difference between the two (quality, light output, etc)?"

His response:
"Yes, I have both brands in stock. I just have not listed MTEC D4S bulbs for sell yet.
Actually, after testing, the light output is almost the same based on the same color temp.(K). The quality, MTEC one will be a little better based on our experience."

Good to know I guess. Has anyone else come to the same conclusion that MTEC is better than Garax?

 

^ i'd like to know the ebay seller's testing methodology to determine how the MTEC D4S bulbs are better in terms of quality than the Garax D4S bulbs.

 

Maybe just his experience with defects and returns?

Also, does anyone know if either brand makes H11 xenon bulbs? I've been having one hell of a time trying to match my heads and fogs.

 

Also, here are some pics of my MTEC 8000k D4S bulbs. If someone has pictures of Garax 8000k bulbs installed that would be great.

 

The seller carries both... which is more expensive?

 

He quoted me $80 shipped for the Mtec's...sounds like a great deal.

 

He also just sent me some pics of the difference b/w 6000k and 8000k...

 

I've had my original Mtec's for about 5 years now.

 

I have a reliable source that told me Garax and MTEC are made by the same manufacturer/supplier. You can look at both bulbs side by side and you won't see any difference other than the brand name stamped on the bulb's base.

 

Quick question for other 2011 owners.

What color temp would you go with? 8000K to make the LEDs stick out more because of the contrast, or 6000k so that there is less contrast between the lights making the LEDs look less yellow?

Or would you care more about the functionality of 6000k vs. the looks of 8000k. I know this is mostly matter of opinion, but opinions are welcome here

 

8000k is to blue for my taste. 6000k is just right

 

If your car was USB, would you do the bluer 8000k bulbs?

 

Too blue, the light is not helpful in rainy conditions when it is hard to see the light. Go 6000K, in my case I use Philips Ultinon 6000K.

 

I already have the 8000k lowbeams, so should I go the 6000k route and buy new lows and fogs, or just go for the 8000k fogs?

 

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Up to you. If you want the more usable output with the white look, I would go with 6000K low and fogs.