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Old Mar 29, 2006 | 07:05 PM
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Default Polarg M4 or M6's?

Just wanted to know what ya'll think...Polarg M4 or M6's for the parking lights? Which one do you think matches the stock oem HIDS best? Oh... and what do ya'll run for your side-marker lights? M4's?...Thanks!
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Old Mar 29, 2006 | 07:10 PM
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i have M4's for my parking lights, haven't put them in yet, but i think they illuminate hyper-white/blue
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Old Mar 29, 2006 | 07:10 PM
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This might help

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=127769
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Old Mar 29, 2006 | 07:33 PM
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M4's for the bumper side marker lights... They shine really nice at night... Good Luck...

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Old Mar 29, 2006 | 08:10 PM
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arent m4 and m6 diffrent outlet sizes?
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Old Mar 29, 2006 | 08:21 PM
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Wait is this an easy mod to do? Are those bulbs all that I need? Is it just unscrew the old one plug the new one or what?

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Old Mar 29, 2006 | 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by garbage85
arent m4 and m6 diffrent outlet sizes?
I think the M6's ae brighter but the m4's match better.. i could be wrong because i asked the same question a while back about the m4's...
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Old Mar 29, 2006 | 08:39 PM
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I have M4s-M6 can melt your stuff. search lighting section.......
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Old Mar 29, 2006 | 09:12 PM
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I used the M4's and eventually moved to the M6's. Personally, I like the M6's much better.
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Old Mar 29, 2006 | 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Lexbox
I used the M4's and eventually moved to the M6's. Personally, I like the M6's much better.

Same here. Been using m6 for 1 year with no problems
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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 12:09 AM
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I have m6 for one year, no pro at all..
I used m4 for 2 days but they are not as bright so switched to m6 right a way and used the m4 for my door lights...
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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 06:42 AM
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yep, M6 is way better, BUT make sure u are very careful when u install them, they barely fit throught the opening, and if u are in a rush you could break the bulb inside the headlight...and that will be a very bad headache
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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 07:07 AM
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Who ever wants to do the swap they need to be aware that if some thing worked for one does not mean it will for for you.

Why ..

Usually the objective of the mod is the color and light ouput. People forget the other issues like current capability and rate of heat removal from the source. The wattage specified on the bulb is "typical" and there is a range of wattage above and below due to manufacturing tolerances. Similarly there is a range of voltage provide by the battery/alternator-system. The last factor is how long the bulb is kept on. When you push the limits things can break down.

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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by bighitbike
Wait is this an easy mod to do? Are those bulbs all that I need? Is it just unscrew the old one plug the new one or what?

Thanks,
Elliott
Yes, this is correct.

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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 08:42 AM
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Before this gets bumped to the lighting section, I have the m4's and over time they lose there blue hue. I may go the LED route for the park lights. My factory HID has a purple blue hue to it. m4 does not match it perfectly.
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