Xenon bulb question
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2003 E55
Xenon bulb question
On my recently purchased 2001 E55, I notice that one bulb seems to be more white than the other. When I first turn them on, it seems they are the same color. After they have been on for about 5 minutes one side seems more blue than the other.
Any ideas?
Thanks,
Steve
Any ideas?
Thanks,
Steve
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simply basing my response on your worded descriptino, the white with yellow
should be the brighter bulb. once you get beyond 5000ºK the light output
starts to take a dive. matters not what your eyes tell you - folks who buy
6000º+ will swear that they are brighter but they're deceived. empirical testing
of output/lumens support that >5000 is a losing proposition
should be the brighter bulb. once you get beyond 5000ºK the light output
starts to take a dive. matters not what your eyes tell you - folks who buy
6000º+ will swear that they are brighter but they're deceived. empirical testing
of output/lumens support that >5000 is a losing proposition
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Thanks for the replies. I took out the bulbs and found out that one was a Phillips and the other an Osram Xenarc. The philips appears to be more blue. What do Benz usually use for headlight bulbs?
Thanks,
Steve
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Steve
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i believe both are OEM. sad to inform you after the fact, but with HIDs, it's
recommended that you buy them in pairs, so as to ensure color balance as
much as possible. compare lot #s and be sure same manuf and model.
recommended that you buy them in pairs, so as to ensure color balance as
much as possible. compare lot #s and be sure same manuf and model.
