what hid headligt bubls do we use?is there a 6k direct fit bulb out there?
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what hid headligt bubls do we use?is there a 6k direct fit bulb out there?
Trying to match everything to 6k and was sondering if there is a direct swap bulb we can use.
I know someone has done this and I tried searching
ohh and has anyone done an 6k hi beem hid setup?
I know someone has done this and I tried searching
ohh and has anyone done an 6k hi beem hid setup?
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Ill do the next guy a favor.I got these last week from ebay and they are 6k hid 35 watt slim fogs.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/330643051914...84.m1497.l2649
32 shipped and they came in in like 2 days,he has sold like a million of them so I used him.Next up I just ordered the philips d2s oem stock bulb in 6k and here is the link to those.99 shipped from a us seller
http://www.ebay.com/itm/130530352295...84.m1497.l2649
and last but not least if you want to match you running lights with 6k leds get these
http://www.ebay.com/itm/250999024352...84.m1497.l2649
and if thats not enough here is a seller that put together all the intereor leds for ya,its a 14 piece set and its for the w211 cars
http://www.ebay.com/itm/180790615379...84.m1497.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/330643051914...84.m1497.l2649
32 shipped and they came in in like 2 days,he has sold like a million of them so I used him.Next up I just ordered the philips d2s oem stock bulb in 6k and here is the link to those.99 shipped from a us seller
http://www.ebay.com/itm/130530352295...84.m1497.l2649
and last but not least if you want to match you running lights with 6k leds get these
http://www.ebay.com/itm/250999024352...84.m1497.l2649
and if thats not enough here is a seller that put together all the intereor leds for ya,its a 14 piece set and its for the w211 cars
http://www.ebay.com/itm/180790615379...84.m1497.l2649
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I can post pics of the fogs but the other stuff is still in the mail.
I went with 6k everything because it looks ricer with 3 different hid colors and we need to match it all up to look clean.
I will post pics of all of them asap for you guys to see but the d2s bulbs should be legit,they are oem and not the 20 dollar 6k bulbs that you can get on ebay.
Dima just texted me and said he just bought the same bulbs last week so maybe he can chime in before me.
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Nice work.. I just installed my license plate and city light LEDs..
I might have to order that interior kit.. Thats something I want to try and get done soon.
I might have to order that interior kit.. Thats something I want to try and get done soon.
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Having said that, you guys should be running 5000K bulbs not 6000K. 6000k is about 20% less light output than your OEM 4300K bulbs.
Try VVME.com for bulbs. Yes they are a Chinese manufacturer but my experience with them has been off the wall good. I have bought kits from DDM, onyx, a set I got from the pay it forward thread, and a couple other manufacturers as well as VVME... The only other bulbs I would buy are Philips ultinons but if you can find em they're $100 ish a bulb
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I oreded 6k because i want the clean blue look they give.i know there not as bright abd trust me we are not changing bulbs to get a brighter look.i want the 6k look so get what ever you guys want.5k is almost exactly like stock so it would be a downgrade putting in cheap bulbs and taking out the expensive oem bulbs.
I have the philips bulbs in my list above for 99 shipped and 2 bulbs come in the kit
I have the philips bulbs in my list above for 99 shipped and 2 bulbs come in the kit
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I oreded 6k because i want the clean blue look they give.i know there not as bright abd trust me we are not changing bulbs to get a brighter look.i want the 6k look so get what ever you guys want.5k is almost exactly like stock so it would be a downgrade putting in cheap bulbs and taking out the expensive oem bulbs.
I have the philips bulbs in my list above for 99 shipped and 2 bulbs come in the kit
I have the philips bulbs in my list above for 99 shipped and 2 bulbs come in the kit
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I oreded 6k because i want the clean blue look they give.i know there not as bright abd trust me we are not changing bulbs to get a brighter look.i want the 6k look so get what ever you guys want.5k is almost exactly like stock so it would be a downgrade putting in cheap bulbs and taking out the expensive oem bulbs.
I have the philips bulbs in my list above for 99 shipped and 2 bulbs come in the kit
I have the philips bulbs in my list above for 99 shipped and 2 bulbs come in the kit
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Just hope they're not fake! Although seller seems to be from the states, shipping is taking over a week already.
I love my 6k fogs city and sidemarker leds and time to swap out the 4300low beam. This is the bulbs to do it!
I love my 6k fogs city and sidemarker leds and time to swap out the 4300low beam. This is the bulbs to do it!
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Regarding the high beaams, I would go for light outpout over color any day. A couple years ago I got a set of Osram Nightbreakers from an international seller and they are phenomenal. The amount of light they put out will blind anthing in front of the car. FWIW I also have 6000k's all around and cheap $20 Chinese ones have been working just fine for 2 years.
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My fog lights throw a fog light error every once and a while and the guy is sending me another ballast to try,what brand fog hids did you get?and what size is the clear marker on the bumper?
that is the last thing I would need in 6k to complete the whole car
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Regarding the high beaams, I would go for light outpout over color any day. A couple years ago I got a set of Osram Nightbreakers from an international seller and they are phenomenal. The amount of light they put out will blind anthing in front of the car. FWIW I also have 6000k's all around and cheap $20 Chinese ones have been working just fine for 2 years.
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Regarding the high beaams, I would go for light outpout over color any day. A couple years ago I got a set of Osram Nightbreakers from an international seller and they are phenomenal. The amount of light they put out will blind anthing in front of the car. FWIW I also have 6000k's all around and cheap $20 Chinese ones have been working just fine for 2 years.
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When did you order? Hes got over 240 sold with 99% positive feedback so I would assume they are real or really good fakes since 200 people have not noticed anything wrong with them.
My fog lights throw a fog light error every once and a while and the guy is sending me another ballast to try,what brand fog hids did you get?and what size is the clear marker on the bumper?
that is the last thing I would need in 6k to complete the whole car
My fog lights throw a fog light error every once and a while and the guy is sending me another ballast to try,what brand fog hids did you get?and what size is the clear marker on the bumper?
that is the last thing I would need in 6k to complete the whole car
My sidemarkers and city are 5-6k, fogs have been 6k since e55 bumper. I honestly don't remember haha had so many different bulbs in this thing.
I won't have the low beam in until later next week as I'm leaving Boston tonite to fla. You may get em on first Ang!
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http://www.amazon.com/OSRAM-Cool-Blu.../dp/B004W5VW0G
any one tried the Osram Cool Blue Instense? At $125 each so $250 for a pair that is lot of money for bulbs but they put out more lumens than 4300k and are 5000k in color.
Reviews I have seen here and there give them high marks. I have ordered 5000k bulbs from DDM but am really tempted to get the above bulbs.
E55Dimon I am waiting to see your setup as i have already replace all interior/exterior bulbs to LED and need my headlight to match just like you are aiming for.
any one tried the Osram Cool Blue Instense? At $125 each so $250 for a pair that is lot of money for bulbs but they put out more lumens than 4300k and are 5000k in color.
Reviews I have seen here and there give them high marks. I have ordered 5000k bulbs from DDM but am really tempted to get the above bulbs.
E55Dimon I am waiting to see your setup as i have already replace all interior/exterior bulbs to LED and need my headlight to match just like you are aiming for.
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And if they are older bulbs, their light output has decreased noticeably as well.
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Has to be easier than what I went through in my M3... the bixenons in that car were terrible... I first gutted the OEM ballasts and went to a 55W kit(this was a PITA itself as I had to rewire the high beam and run new wiring in the headlamp. Eventually I upgraded to FX-R projectors/lenses... it was a HUGE improvement.
My Audi I gutted the OEM halogen projector and swapped in a morimoto mini D2S projector
My Audi I gutted the OEM halogen projector and swapped in a morimoto mini D2S projector
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Any of you guys ever take pics of the final results?
I swapped out my stock yellow-looking DRLs with a set if the AZN Optics LEDs today.... Now the only thing that looks out-of-place is the yellowish fogs.
Post up pics if you've got 'em!
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I swapped out my stock yellow-looking DRLs with a set if the AZN Optics LEDs today.... Now the only thing that looks out-of-place is the yellowish fogs.
Post up pics if you've got 'em!
-G
