OK I bought a 6k HID bulb off brand from ebay and i feel like it looks the same as my stock. I want to know which brand is a good brand i hear GARAX/MTEC is a good brand. in the past i had MTEC and they are GREAT!!! any others?

 

Phillips if you have the money. Garax, Ddm tuning, or Hidextra are some brands that some have here. Goodluck .

 

Philips outperforms Garax and Mtec.

 

^^ philips should outperform it since its about 3-4 times the price ;P.

But ill be getting a pair of philips ultinons 6000ks when my Garax's burns out.

 

I'd recommend Garax. Love my Garax 6k's. I would have got the Philips, but I don't have that kinda money to spend on bulbs lol

 

toshiba harrison the best

 

i may go for Garax, these cheap bulbs from ebay don't perform too well, its not as bright as the stock phillips bulbs

 

Yeh you get what you pay for really. I think you'll be happy with the Garax bulbs. The philips will be brighter, but its a good amount of extra $$$ for 2 bulbs. 2IS headlight output isn't that great in the first place though

 

I bought GARAX bulbs and they both lasted 3 months. Tried a second set and they lasted 1 month. Had my ballasts tested at lexus dealer (all is fine). Bought a kit for my fog lights from TheRetroFitSource (Morimoto) and loved them. The second time my Garax burnt out I went with the Morimoto bulbs. Perfect crisp white and a tiny hint of blue. CHEAPEST bulbs around AND carry a no-hassle 5 year warranty. Got a bad bulb out of the box and within two days had a replacement at my door. They are exactly what I wanted and for $60 for a 5 year warranty. Beats the high prices of Garax bulbs. Im sold.

 

How's the light output on our stock ballast? Is it as bright?

 

tried the OEM bulb next to the Morimoto and there was a minimum amount of output difference from the OEM and i mean BARELY. they are mainly a crisp crisp crisp white and I love them. literally cant say enough.

 

Philips Ultinon's output has the best light output of all for the temp.

That's why for instance, Philips Ultinon 6000K puts Garax 6000K to shame for instance.

 

..................and thats why you pay $200 a BULB. for a light bulb.

 

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Actually, you mean about $240 a pair. $200 a bulb, you're getting ripped off!

Similar saying, pay more for a Lexus while one could get a non-luxury car, just the numbers are different and a lot more significant.

 

Its still a light bulb, something that will be replaced in less then 7-10 years either way. Due to the fact that the OP asked for advice and the reason I made my comment is due to experience and you shouldn't knock it til you try it. Everyone can use some savings, as long as the quality is there, price is a relative term. Op, good luck.