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Old May 14, 2013 | 08:05 PM
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I was looking for recommendation for D4s 6k ? Looking to spend 40 to 50. Any difference with the high end brands?

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I was looking at purchasing the Philips Ultinon but I couldn't see myself forking out $250 so I just purchased a pair of Philips replacements for $90.

I was thinking about getting the Garax ones though
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http://www.theretrofitsource.com/pro...oducts_id=3180

good quality with decent price.
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Old May 15, 2013 | 02:25 AM
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Morrimoto bulbs from the retrofit source. Id go 5000k.
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Originally Posted by Vibes63
I was looking for recommendation for D4s 6k ? Looking to spend 40 to 50. Any difference with the high end brands?

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Yes there is a difference between different brands, you get what you pay for. I would recommend Xenondepot

Read through these threads, pretty much sums up the difference between some brands

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...dm-tuning.html

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...enondepot.html

Originally Posted by ScoobyLai
I was looking at purchasing the Philips Ultinon but I couldn't see myself forking out $250 so I just purchased a pair of Philips replacements for $90.

I was thinking about getting the Garax ones though
I was lucky to pay a little less than that for authentic Phillips Ultinon bulbs and theyre worth it IMO.
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Old May 15, 2013 | 07:33 AM
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my xenon depot lasted me 2 years, it's variable but curious anyone longer than that?
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Originally Posted by GiantsFan
Morrimoto bulbs from the retrofit source. Id go 5000k.
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Morimoto 5000K is the way to go if you don't want to drop $300 on Phillips
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Is the morimoto 6k too blue?
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Originally Posted by Vibes63
Is the morimoto 6k too blue?
there is a tint of blue but not too much
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Originally Posted by Vibes63
Is the morimoto 6k too blue?
5000k has better light output....
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when my bulbs went out I went with xenondepot 5k and havent looked back since. light output was very good, and not blue like the 6k bulbs.

but then again i have 3k fog lights so i have all the light output i need lol
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Spend a little more and get the Garax 6k's would be my recommendation.
Should be about $80 or so shipped for a brand new set.
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I went with the Morimoto 6k. Hope made the best choice...got tired of the cheap bulbs...
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Originally Posted by Vibes63
I went with the Morimoto 6k. Hope made the best choice...got tired of the cheap bulbs...
which bulbs did you have to begin with?
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Old May 16, 2013 | 09:23 AM
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They were called Super Vision HID....they burned out pretty quick...

http://dx.com/p/d4s-3-5w-6000k-3200l...FcFAMgodLnAA1g
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