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Old 06-09-2010, 04:56 PM
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Headlight HID bulb change

Just want to make sure....
I have a 06 G and I want my projector to light like a 8000k bulb.
So the only thing i have to do is buy D2S 8000k bulbs and install them or do I have anything else to do?

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Old 06-09-2010, 05:03 PM
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That's it.
 
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wow so easy... thanks!!
 
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8000k ftl.
 
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Old 06-09-2010, 05:06 PM
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why?
 
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Old 06-09-2010, 05:07 PM
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Anything beyond 5000K and you lose a reasonable amount of light (lumens). Might as well have halogens at that point.

If it's color you're after, 6000K is the highest you should go IMO. You still lose some light, but it's not terrible. Otherwise, the cutoff mod (search it) is the best way to go about it.
 
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Old 06-09-2010, 05:10 PM
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Good!! Thanks
 
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I just got my Philips Ultinons 6000k D2S installed in my sedan. I love it!!!
The amount of light output lost from 6000k HID is really minimal and not noticeable for everyday driving IMO.

Go w/ 6000k
 
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Old 06-14-2010, 11:48 PM
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Would you have to buy the hid kit for switching the fog/driving light to hid??
 
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Old 06-14-2010, 11:55 PM
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OP get 6k's its pure white with a hint of blue, looks nice. Anything higher then 6k looks ricer.
 
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Old 06-14-2010, 11:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Steve91
Would you have to buy the hid kit for switching the fog/driving light to hid??
Yes, you'll need a ballast, bulbs, and a wire harness, i.e., a HID kit.
 

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Old 06-16-2010, 05:40 PM
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Or you can just replace the bulbs and make life easy. I just bought D2R 6k bulbs for lows and halogen bulb for fogs.
 
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will d2c work on the 2006 g35. or is it better to buy d2s.
 
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Old 06-27-2010, 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by mpradana
will d2c work on the 2006 g35. or is it better to buy d2s.


Yes they will
 
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what would I have to do for an 03 coupe? buy lights from an 06 coupe or can they be used in mine as well?
 
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