6000k bulb replacement problems?
04-23-08, 06:40 PM
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6000k bulb replacement problems?
There was a recent post about the bulb replacement. I just recently put new 6000k bulb in replace of the 4300k oem lights and now I can't see a thing! What are the possible problems it could be? Thanks in advance!
04-23-08, 06:44 PM
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Let me rephrase that before I get kick in the butt by a Mod. 
So here's the deal. I replaced the 6000k bulb in the morning and it was a breeze. At night, I decided to take my car out for a ride. At first, I thought it was working alright because the headlight and HID Fogs were both on. I decided to turn off the fog to see what the visibility of the headlight would be but it was super dim. Did I put the bulbs back incorrectly? or is it there something else I'm doing wrong?
So here's the deal. I replaced the 6000k bulb in the morning and it was a breeze. At night, I decided to take my car out for a ride. At first, I thought it was working alright because the headlight and HID Fogs were both on. I decided to turn off the fog to see what the visibility of the headlight would be but it was super dim. Did I put the bulbs back incorrectly? or is it there something else I'm doing wrong?
04-23-08, 07:43 PM
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Let me rephrase that before I get kick in the butt by a Mod. So here's the deal. I replaced the 6000k bulb in the morning and it was a breeze. At night, I decided to take my car out for a ride. At first, I thought it was working alright because the headlight and HID Fogs were both on. I decided to turn off the fog to see what the visibility of the headlight would be but it was super dim. Did I put the bulbs back incorrectly? or is it there something else I'm doing wrong?
So here's the deal. I replaced the 6000k bulb in the morning and it was a breeze. At night, I decided to take my car out for a ride. At first, I thought it was working alright because the headlight and HID Fogs were both on. I decided to turn off the fog to see what the visibility of the headlight would be but it was super dim. Did I put the bulbs back incorrectly? or is it there something else I'm doing wrong?
04-23-08, 07:44 PM
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you went from 3200 lumens to 2800 lumens, what did you expect 
you sacrifice the output for the color... everyone knows that
if they light up, i doubt there is anything wrong with it
you sacrifice the output for the color... everyone knows that
if they light up, i doubt there is anything wrong with it
04-23-08, 07:49 PM
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To OP, what you are experiencing is lost of visible lighting towards the ground due to the different color temp. compared to the stock bulbs. More yellow = more visible light. Bluish/purple = less visible.
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04-23-08, 11:28 PM
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eh... if u didnt read above. the BIG difference it you will see less then you did with the stock bulbs. sure, u get a "cool" looking color coming from the bulb... so yeah. I'll pass on it, seeing that the light is emitted from a projector and not a reflective housing which can display that "cool blue" color.
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OMG! 
You guys know the difference is between D2R and D4S bulbs? I think I'm getting the wrong bulb cause I just saw it on vendor marketplace that D4S is the bulb for headlight replacement? Why was I keep getting told that D2R are the headlight bulb?!?!
You guys know the difference is between D2R and D4S bulbs? I think I'm getting the wrong bulb cause I just saw it on vendor marketplace that D4S is the bulb for headlight replacement? Why was I keep getting told that D2R are the headlight bulb?!?!
04-24-08, 11:10 AM
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Hey Outkast, I was looking for the same information and stumbled upon this...maybe it will help you too.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=3gs+hid
And Yep...you need a D4S...D2R isn't gonna cut it.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=3gs+hid
And Yep...you need a D4S...D2R isn't gonna cut it.
04-24-08, 11:17 AM
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D4x = newer/mercury free/higher output/less voltage required
D2x = slightly older generation
R= Reflector housing
S= Projector housing
D4S is what we need, D2R... well, that's epic fail if you try to install on your car
