This is a somewhat trivial question to create a new thread for, I suppose, but I tried searching around with few results.

So after seeing all the positive feedback on this forum about Garax 6000K bulbs, I recently tried to buy a pair on ebay, but after I placed the order, the seller told me they had some mistake in their inventory and were out of stock of the 6000K bulbs. He said they could "upgrade" me for free to MTEC 6000K bulbs (which are apparently $10 more normally), or I could opt for Garax 8000K instead if I wanted.

So what do you guys think? Will the MTEC be at least as good as the Garax? Anyone have any good/bad experiences with that bulb?

Thanks in advance.

EDIT: One other question while I'm here. Is it normal for HIDs to become sort of finicky as they're about to burn out? I just noticed the other night that the bulb I thought had died was back on again. But based on what I've seen some other people reporting, it sounds like it might be common for a bulb to start going on and off or flickering or something when it's about to die.

 

I just ordered MTEC 6000k h11 bulbs for my fogs, but haven't installed them yet. I'll keep you posted with the results. I also currently have MTEC 8000k D4S bulbs and they seem to be good quality.

 

I've had one of my bulbs burn out in the 5 years they've been in my car.

 

That sounds pretty good...about the same life as an OEM bulb.

 

Thanks for the responses, guys.

Do you mean it was just some time during those five years? Or it was after about five years that it went out?

That sounds a little disappointing, actually. I had gotten the impression that the OEM bulbs were supposed to be on the low end of the life spectrum, and it's usually more reasonable to expect 7-8+ years.

 

7-8 years is a long time to expect bulbs to last, and at around $100, does changing them after 5 really break the bank?

 

Well no, but it's just a little bit of an annoyance. 7-8 years doesn't seem too unreasonable for a modern bulb that's only used (for me) probably no more than 15 mins a day.

Either way, you're probably right that it's not a huge deal, but it would be disappointing to have gotten screwed out of one bulb for a potentially worse bulb.

 

I agree with you on that. It could be a little annoying to think of technology in that aspect, but MTEC is a legit company and a seller on EBAY told me that they are better than Garax as well.

 

lol..i think we are buying from the same seller..he told me the same thing, and i already installed them in my car for a few days ....haven't find any problem yet...

 

mm303, did you buy from AutoPerfect? Also, are you currently running just the D4S bulbs or the fogs as well?

Also, what temp did you go with 6k or 8k?

 

Heh, it wouldn't surprise me at all, mm. I got it from mtecpower. He seems pretty popular and certainly has very good feedback. So hopefully it won't be a problem.

 

I wonder if MtecPower and AutoPerfect are the same guys. Seems like everything is the same.

 

mjho9e, I'm currently just running the D4s bulb...and my HiD fog are on the way in mail...should be here in a few day....I go for 3000k fog tho..and they are from DDM tuning....


rocketguy3, I got the d4S bulbs from mtecpower also...

 

So I take it you got the 6000k mm303. If you end up disliking the 3000k I have some 6000k MTEC H11s up for grabs.

 

alright, i will let u know after i install my 3000k.