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Old Sep 17, 2004 | 04:39 PM
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5000k xenon lights

If I have the factory installed xenons can I upgrade my bulbs to 5000k? What size bulb would I need...would I notice a difference.
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Old Sep 19, 2004 | 04:47 AM
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just replace them with 5000K D2R bulbs and you should have no problems....
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Old Sep 24, 2004 | 08:45 AM
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just replace them with 5000K D2R bulbs and you should have no problems....
Where do you get these from Danny and how much?
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Old Sep 24, 2004 | 11:12 AM
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you can get them from ebay, tuner shops... or try CiLKy on this forum.. he seems to have a little side business selling xenon setups
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Old Sep 28, 2004 | 12:12 AM
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instead of creating a new post I will just ask in here because it is lighting related. My fog lights wont turn on, the green light doesnt even go on when I pull out my light switch...any ideas?
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Old Sep 28, 2004 | 01:37 PM
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loose wire? busted control switch?
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