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Old 09-19-07, 05:42 PM
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Default HID D4S bulbs that work???

Im sure someone has had success finding a GOOD D4S bulb that works with our cars... So far Ive tried the Xenon Velot route and have had 2 sets fail just over their warrantee period ($500 down the drain). Recently I ordered a set of 8000k Bulbs ($125) from www.iJDMTOY.com and after installing them they dont fire up right away. I need to turn them on and off 3-4 times before they fire up .

All Im looking for is a set of aftermarket D4S bulbs that WORK. Preferably 8000k or white with a tinge of blue (just as long as it isnt white white).

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Old 09-19-07, 06:01 PM
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I actually have used the iJDMToy ones for the longest time. They actually lasted LONGER than my Xenon Velot ones.
Old 09-19-07, 06:20 PM
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hey cspec are you able to fire them up when you turn you lights on the first time?
Old 09-19-07, 06:44 PM
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have you look at this group buy???


https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=295744
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dude u made a horrible mistake by getting anything from iJDMtoy im about to take them to court over what they did to my car and whats been going on
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Originally Posted by motoguci
hey cspec are you able to fire them up when you turn you lights on the first time?
Yep.

Originally Posted by trinityhk
dude u made a horrible mistake by getting anything from iJDMtoy im about to take them to court over what they did to my car and whats been going on
Care to share?
Old 09-19-07, 08:16 PM
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I have a set of 6000K iJDMtoy D4S bulbs in my car for over 4 months and they're working fine. No problems with firing up. They light up instantly.
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Originally Posted by CAIFAN_64

I should have went that route... but they are not in stock atm. and no 8000K
Old 09-20-07, 12:47 AM
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Originally Posted by cspec
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Way back in the day when iJDMtoys was MotoringMax i purchased a set of 8000k D4S bulbs off of ebay. Received them, popped them in, worked fine.....3 days later the driver side light starts flickering then just goes completely out. I check the connection and i find that the bulb completely melted the socket because the little plug in the middle was too short so it was arcing (spelling?). I contacted MM and he gave me a refund and said he would get a set of bulbs that would not damage my socket. He eventually sent another set and not only did it not work, but it ended up melting the passenger side socket, so i was w/o either lights. I contacted MM again and he said that he could fix it by giving me a D2 HID kit and installing it.......which is complete bull and makes no sense. Next he said he was going to try to find replacement sockets for my car. I sent him a link to an ebay auction selling 2 HID ballasts + plugs from an IS350 for $150, but he declined to buy them. He then came back and said he could not find plugs to replace mine.....but was willing to give me $150 to buy the pair off ebay.......mind you i sent him the link to the auction 2 WEEKS BEFORE, so it had been long gone, so $150 would serve me no good cuz all the other ones on ebay start at like $400. I emailed him that saying its going to cost a lot more to replace them now and hes gonna have to send more money.....and now he has decided to stop responding.......so if he doesnt respond within the next week or so im gonna take some very serious action....so now ive got 2 melted sockets....no working headlights.....

Funny thing is is that I know where the guy who ive been talkin to @ MM/iJDMtoys lives.....so I might be paying him a visit....
Old 09-20-07, 04:12 AM
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Wow, looks ijdmtoy's 8000k are bad luck for some reason. I have their 6000k for about 4 months now and no problems. They fire up just like the stocks.
Old 09-20-07, 04:19 AM
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that is some weird **** man im sorry bout ur socket. thats y not everything off ebay is trust worthy :S o.O... hope everything works out for the best in ur case
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I also got my set of 6000k D4S from iJDMtoy about 3 mos ago. No problems so far (knock on wood).
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The same thing happened to Solo_Stage, the bulbs melted at least one of her sockets n fried her ballast.....
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Thanks everyone for the replys. I will have those bulbs removed from my car ASAP... and ask for a full refund. I really like the 8000K temp color but may have to settle for 6000K.
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So would you guys suggest i go with their 6000K bulbs. It sems as though a few people are running those without any problems.

Right now I plan on getting a good set when I go to Japan in Feb. SO I just need a set that will last me till then. =)


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