FutureAMGxx

So I am not super familiar with HIDs, but did a little research and decided to buy some new bulbs to replace my old, broken ones; found here: http://www.theretrofitsource.com/com.../#.VPEtTMsQHqB

So they just arrived this afternoon and I have not installed them yet, because quite frankly I'm scared to. The issue is they look like they have been used already, the glass isn't clear all the way through like pictures of brand new ones. One has just a little yellowish brownish color in the middle. But the other bulb is very yellow and burnt looking and appears to even have a hole in the inner glass!!
Is this normal? Should I install them or no?

FutureAMGxx

And the ring around the bottom has some sort of corrosion on it.

I tried contacting them but they are closed for the weekend already.

JakeMS3

go to amazon and search iJDMTOY D2S and find what color bulbs you want. I bought these last year in 8000K and haven't had any issues. Direct swap and bulbs were brand new. Just FYI, when you do go to install use a mirror to help you line everything up inside the headlight housing. This helped me tons! one light took me about 30 mins fiddling with it just feeling with my fingers and the other side used the mirror took about 2 mins. I slapped myself!

FutureAMGxx

The mirror thing is a great idea!

Viper98912

The salts inside the bulb capsule are normal for HID bulbs. I can't quite see the corrosion in your picture.

Everything is ok, go ahead and put them in and enjoy!

FutureAMGxx

Alright, I put them in and they look good! Thanks guys!

raphman

What he said. It's normal for them to look "used". I've ordered stuff from TRFS before, they're top-notch.

FutureAMGxx

Sweet! Yeah, as I prefaced my op I am kind of a hid noob! Thanks!

c32amg13

Don't touch the hid bulbs!

FutureAMGxx

Thanks, I did learn that! TRS even included some wipes to clean them off before installing!