HID's - White to Blue...to White?
06-23-08, 08:42 PM
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HID's - White to Blue...to White?
Hey peeps,
I bought a pair of D4s 8000k HID bulbs for my IS250 Awd about a month or so ago. I got them and love the bluish color that it emitted. After a week or so the drivers side bulb would go out after a little bit of driving, and I would have to manually turn on my lights to get it back up again, then I could go back to the auto feature for the lights.
Xenon Depot was great with me and suggested I switch the bulbs to the other side as it may be a voltage issue in my car. This solved the bulb problem. (note: They also suggested to change the ballasts, but I have no clue how to do that.)
But now I have another issue. Before I switched the bulbs and after, I notice that I no longer have that bluish color to my bulbs, they now seem just white. It is blue for a few moments when just starting, but then they go white.
Any ideas? Any suggestions?
before pic. as u can see, the passenger light is a little whitish.
I bought a pair of D4s 8000k HID bulbs for my IS250 Awd about a month or so ago. I got them and love the bluish color that it emitted. After a week or so the drivers side bulb would go out after a little bit of driving, and I would have to manually turn on my lights to get it back up again, then I could go back to the auto feature for the lights.
Xenon Depot was great with me and suggested I switch the bulbs to the other side as it may be a voltage issue in my car. This solved the bulb problem. (note: They also suggested to change the ballasts, but I have no clue how to do that.)
But now I have another issue. Before I switched the bulbs and after, I notice that I no longer have that bluish color to my bulbs, they now seem just white. It is blue for a few moments when just starting, but then they go white.
Any ideas? Any suggestions?
before pic. as u can see, the passenger light is a little whitish.
06-24-08, 07:23 PM
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The ballast is the box that is plugged from the bulb to the car.
HID's most of the time take a little time to warm up, so initially it can start off really blue and then go back to a white color with a blue hue. If it doesnt look like 8K anymore, then maybe you have some defective bulbs..
If you want a blue color, then 10K is the way to go. its blue! but i dont recommend it because you will be losing a lot of light output and can be dangerous to drive around with, also cops will most likely pull you over too.
As the gases begin run out on the bulbs, i believe the HID bulbs get whitter/yellower
HID's most of the time take a little time to warm up, so initially it can start off really blue and then go back to a white color with a blue hue. If it doesnt look like 8K anymore, then maybe you have some defective bulbs..
If you want a blue color, then 10K is the way to go. its blue! but i dont recommend it because you will be losing a lot of light output and can be dangerous to drive around with, also cops will most likely pull you over too.
As the gases begin run out on the bulbs, i believe the HID bulbs get whitter/yellower
06-24-08, 07:57 PM
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hmm... i think i have the same problem... mine are just plain white now.. i bought the D4s bulb from XD also but 6000k.
i know in pictures they tend to be more blue but in yours they just seem to be white... hm... i dunno. ask steve what's the deal... go straight to the source
i know in pictures they tend to be more blue but in yours they just seem to be white... hm... i dunno. ask steve what's the deal... go straight to the source
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07-02-08, 05:55 AM
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This is an interesting thread - I'm curious to know if anyone else has experienced a similar issue with their 6000K or 8000K bulbs. There are plenty of people on ClubLexus with aftermarket lighting, so we should be able to get an idea if this is a fluke or a "bad batch" or bulbs.
I've got 6000K lowbeams on my car with no discoloration issues, but I've only had them for two weeks.
I've got 6000K lowbeams on my car with no discoloration issues, but I've only had them for two weeks.
07-02-08, 07:11 AM
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i bought my d4s's from them basically new... used for about 2 weeks...
and my XD 9006 hid kit from xd before they merged...
07-02-08, 11:54 AM
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i personally find "cheap bulbs" to be just as good as expensive bulbs. The only thing I find with cheap bulbs is the amount of time it takes for them to warm up. Other than that, they're the same unless they're a rebased bulb or seriously cheap. of course I'm going to be doing a test soon with the fog lights by getting an HID kit for a mere $21 
If it doesn't work, who cares lol
If it doesn't work, who cares lol
07-02-08, 01:20 PM
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I wouldnt call them fake, but i heard that D4S bulbs are hard to make and hard to have a consistent color/output. I would much rather buy more expensive bulbs have the satisfaction of having a warranty and product support when you need it.
But if cheaper bulbs work and you have no problems, then why change whats good already right
But if cheaper bulbs work and you have no problems, then why change whats good already right