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Old 03-05-2019, 02:30 AM
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Originally Posted by cswlightning
Morimoto makes HID bulbs for $40 a pair that seem to be high quality. They're inexpensive and also from a well-regarded company with excellent quality control at least on their projectors, I'd get them from The Retrofit Source.

I gave a $20/pair 4300k TRS ACME H1 bulbs a shot but one blew after 3 months when I upped its power to 55W so I won't recommend those, although on 35W the light output is excellent with a nice colorful cutoff on my aftermarket projectors.

That is one nice car. Amazing find!
Thanks for the tips, that's good to know about Morimoto as a backup if swapping the bulbs proves one of mine is out. Would be right to assume these are the correct ones? It shows $50 on the site (still a great price), just wanted to confirm.

https://www.theretrofitsource.com/d2...reselect=49499
 
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Old 03-05-2019, 12:17 PM
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I'm actually not sure the OEM bulb size, I've got aftermarket h1 projectors.
 
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Old 03-05-2019, 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by cswlightning
I'm actually not sure the OEM bulb size, I've got aftermarket h1 projectors.
Well, everything I've read says it's a D2R for the 2003-2005. I assume it should drop right in but I'll do some more research. Thanks!

2003-2005 G35 w/HID: D2R (Low Beam), H4/9003 (High Beam), Fogs (H4/9003)
 
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Old 03-05-2019, 02:51 PM
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In that case you are correct, it'll fit. D2R is D2R!
 
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D2R is for headlights with a reflector.

D2S is for headlights with projectors.

They will both fit but the D2R has a metal plate on one side to block the light beam on that side.
 
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You shouldn't use D2S in a reflector set up it will have major glare. Nice ride.
 
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Old 03-06-2019, 11:37 PM
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You shouldn't use D2S in a reflector set up it will have major glare. Nice ride.
Yep, grabbed some D2Rs instead, should be all set. Thanks!
 
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