Another 06 projectors thread *pics*
Originally Posted by Gilley
I have received all but the D2S bulbs and the housings, which are to be delivered tomorrow. 
I'll be brightening up the road by the weekend.
I'll be brightening up the road by the weekend.
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Are the Philips 6000k the way to go? I see some people with the 5000k and even as low as 4300k (stock). Correct me if I'm wrong but the 6000k are the best bang for the buck? I'm thinking about doing the conversion on my 2005 Coupe.
Last edited by jtesensky; Feb 28, 2006 at 12:36 PM.
Originally Posted by jtesensky
Are the Philips 6000k the way to go? I see some people with the 5000k and even as low as 4300k (stock). Correct me if I'm wrong but the 6000k are the best bang for the buck? I'm thinking about doing the conversion on my 2005 Coupe.
the Philips Ultinons 6000K i bought were 199 plus shipping. it all depends what quality you get, my advice: stick with the Philips brand
Best bang for the buck? I think the 4300K fits that bill. You can get a pair of Philips bulb on Ebay for less than $70 shipped while 6000K will cost about $100 or more.
According to http://faqlight.carpassion.info/hl-hid-bulbs.htm the Ultinon 6000K is not brighter than a stock 4100K D2S, if that's what you want. But the Ultinon will be more blue.
Explore the http://faqlight.carpassion.info/ site for a lot of good info.
According to http://faqlight.carpassion.info/hl-hid-bulbs.htm the Ultinon 6000K is not brighter than a stock 4100K D2S, if that's what you want. But the Ultinon will be more blue.
Some aftermarked vendors market Ultinon as a brighter bulb than a standard D2. This is not true:
OEM Philips D2S is 3200lm bright (+/-450lm) and 4100K colortemp (0.380x 0.390y). (For comparison)
Philips Ultinon D2S is 2400lm bright (+/-250lm) and 5800K colortemp (0.327X 0.312Y).
OEM Philips D2S is 3200lm bright (+/-450lm) and 4100K colortemp (0.380x 0.390y). (For comparison)
Philips Ultinon D2S is 2400lm bright (+/-250lm) and 5800K colortemp (0.327X 0.312Y).
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Good info, I think the 6000k is prolly the way to go for the "look" I'm after. If I'm going to do this I'll do it right. Does anyone know if the '06 projectors are beam height adjustable? I know the old reflectors are, but I haven't looked at the '06 projectors yet. I installed the Tein S-Techs and realized the drop made a huge impact on my headlamp coverage.
Originally Posted by Gilley
I plan to have them installed for the meet on Saturday. Shhh, keep it a secret until then. I've been trying to fly under the FGC radar.
I've been trying to fly under the FGC radar.
we'll try to park next to each other so everyone can be jelous 
as far as the bulb, i also went w/ 4300k. payed $60 on ebay, i saw most 6000k bulbs fro $200. thats too much money for a lil blue. maybe in time i'll upgrade but for now the 4300k will do
Originally Posted by jtesensky
Where did ou get them at that price?
the ones i bought were $199 + about $25 shipping...
and here's the link to the seller: notice these are D2R's http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-New...4257QQtcZphoto GREAT seller by the way! got my bulbs in about 2 days after payment
only buy those if you have the reflector housings.
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lol me too we'll try to park next to each other so everyone can be jelous
as far as the bulb, i also went w/ 4300k. payed $60 on ebay, i saw most 6000k bulbs fro $200. thats too much money for a lil blue. maybe in time i'll upgrade but for now the 4300k will do
we'll try to park next to each other so everyone can be jelous as far as the bulb, i also went w/ 4300k. payed $60 on ebay, i saw most 6000k bulbs fro $200. thats too much money for a lil blue. maybe in time i'll upgrade but for now the 4300k will do
they make the 4300K look yellow 
My 06 projectors just arrived yesterday in the mail....all the stock bulbs will be arriving friday and the Philips Ultinon 6000ks will be arriving then too!
Ill be sure to post some siiick pics once they are installed...
PS: my Phillips 6000ks were $225 shipped off of Ebay.
Ill be sure to post some siiick pics once they are installed...
PS: my Phillips 6000ks were $225 shipped off of Ebay.
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Originally Posted by jtesensky
Good info, I think the 6000k is prolly the way to go for the "look" I'm after. If I'm going to do this I'll do it right. Does anyone know if the '06 projectors are beam height adjustable? I know the old reflectors are, but I haven't looked at the '06 projectors yet. I installed the Tein S-Techs and realized the drop made a huge impact on my headlamp coverage.