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Old Jul 13, 2007 | 05:30 PM
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lol - well then, Thanks Phil!
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Old Jul 13, 2007 | 07:49 PM
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Wait is it 12 bucks for one pair? Or is 12 bucks just for one bulb? I'm confused
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Old Jul 13, 2007 | 07:53 PM
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$12 for the pair
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Old Jul 13, 2007 | 08:17 PM
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$12 for the pair
Alright sweet. Thanks.
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Old Jul 13, 2007 | 08:25 PM
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Alright sweet. Thanks.
Assuming shipping is the same to anywhere in the US, it comes out to $20.95 for the set.
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Old Jul 13, 2007 | 10:21 PM
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Assuming shipping is the same to anywhere in the US, it comes out to $20.95 for the set.
Sounds great. I'm in need of a new set anyways since my set from Dion burnt out like a long time ago and I've been too lazy to replace them. And then just last week I got pulled over for them not working.
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Old Jul 14, 2007 | 12:45 AM
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For anyone's reference, here's a couple of pics of the Hoen bulbs.

(compared with one stock bulb)

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Old Jul 14, 2007 | 12:52 AM
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nlpamg: good lookin out on the Hoen bulbs! Gonna place my order

Originally Posted by gregr09
For anyone's reference, here's a couple of pics of the Hoen bulbs.

(compared with one stock bulb)

thanks for the pics! looks much better than stock...but how would you rate the hoen bulbs vs the lexus bulbs? seems like the hoen bulbs are pure white whereas the lexus bulbs have this blue tinge?
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Old Jul 14, 2007 | 01:12 AM
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From what I understand, the Lexus lights are CCFL (Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lighting) and are likely to give off that blue tint, but I could be wrong. The Hoen bulbs are just filament bulbs and are tinted blue to give them a pure white look.

I prefer the pure white look, but that's me.
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Old Jul 14, 2007 | 01:49 AM
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great pics greg! they look good!
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Old Jul 14, 2007 | 02:32 AM
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Originally Posted by gregr09
For anyone's reference, here's a couple of pics of the Hoen bulbs.

(compared with one stock bulb)

VERY nice before and after images and thanks for sharing.

-AS
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Old Jul 14, 2007 | 04:39 AM
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Originally Posted by gregr09
For anyone's reference, here's a couple of pics of the Hoen bulbs.

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Looks great man! Now I'm anxiously goin to await my order. I see you have a rear camera. Where'd you get that?
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Old Jul 14, 2007 | 10:17 AM
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These look really good. Expensive, but look like they will be worth it.
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Old Jul 14, 2007 | 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by gregr09
From what I understand, the Lexus lights are CCFL (Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lighting) and are likely to give off that blue tint, but I could be wrong. The Hoen bulbs are just filament bulbs and are tinted blue to give them a pure white look.

I prefer the pure white look, but that's me.
Gotchya. I remember someone posting a DIY on a CCFL install on e46fanatics. Looks awesome, but I'm hesitant about butchering up my trunk.

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...highlight=ccfl
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Old Jul 14, 2007 | 06:09 PM
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Looks great man! Now I'm anxiously goin to await my order. I see you have a rear camera. Where'd you get that?
A custom audio shop in Garden Grove straight up Beach Blvd.

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Gotchya. I remember someone posting a DIY on a CCFL install on e46fanatics. Looks awesome, but I'm hesitant about butchering up my trunk.

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...highlight=ccfl
Aye, it's not something I'm eager to do. The Hoen bulbs suffice.
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Old Jul 14, 2007 | 11:48 PM
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why not just use the hoen bulbs but smoke the clear plastic/glass to a hint of blue? to get that ting.
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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 02:30 PM
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/bump, just want to say thanks to phil and all the dedication has gone into this thread. I pretty much read a novel reading through all of it and went through some bad ebay bulbs myself, so im REALLY thrilled to see something finally came through!!! Thanks guys,

Will post pics once i get them in, just placed order today
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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 03:33 PM
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Gregs pics are great, but I was wondering if anyone had a straight-on shot of them from the back....I'm still using the ebay ones, I'm on my second set, but I did just realize that he offers a lifetime warranty so if they do go out again, I'll be taking advantage of it...
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 02:17 AM
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just got them in the mail today and they look fantastic!!!!

Thanks Phil!!!!!!!!!
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np guys! I'm glad I could help!
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 02:45 AM
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guys,
when you get these bulbs,
please post pics of them, so we can see how they look,
and please specify what BRAND, part #, model, PRICE, where you got 'em, etc.....
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guys,
when you get these bulbs,
please post pics of them, so we can see how they look,
and please specify what BRAND, part #, model, PRICE, where you got 'em, etc.....
Carlos, greg got them and posted the comparisons.

https://mbworld.org/forums/showpost....&postcount=495

Got mine in the mail yesterday, but obviously don't have my car at the moment, so can't install them.

I also bought another mod that may take a while to get here.
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Saprissa
and please specify what BRAND, part #, model, PRICE, where you got 'em, etc.....
Hoen 6418 / C5W bulb pair, bulk packaged $12.00
https://www.2checkout.com/checkout/p...&product_id=95

i should try a couple...
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 01:38 PM
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these hoen bulbs look fantastic...i might be getting a pair of these very soon
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