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Old 01-20-10, 05:55 AM
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Default Tom's 5500k VS Philips Ultinon 6000k bulb
Im in the process of getting a new set of bulb for my HID and these are my two final choices havent seen much of any member rocking them so i wanna see what are some of your thought on which one

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Philips hands down.
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Where can you get those phillips from?
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Originally Posted by iSuxeL
Philips hands down.
Another choice would be the PIAA Extreme White bulb. Been using them since 2006 with no problems and good lighting.
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Brian231 had the Tom's when he had his IS.
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5500 would have more light output... Anyone have comparing pics?
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Originally Posted by stonefan52
Where can you get those phillips from?
IF you email this company here tabakyonjp@yahoo.co.jp that located in japan and tell them what you want they will get it for you but it is pricey for these bulbs but for either one there about the same price.
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Sorry to bring this back up, but Laobo, where did you get the Tom's 5500k bulbs, and are they D4S base?
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tom's are D4s and you can get them from Carson Toyota
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philips ultinon are the best bulbs!!!! If only they were available in the US... too bad they cost like $400 to get them special ordered I have to rock these garax 6000k for now~
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Damn Carson wants $300 for a pair.
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Anyone have comparison pics of Garax 6000K vs. Philips Ultinon 6000K? I just can't imagine the Philips being 3x as nice (to justify the 3x price), but maybe I'm wrong.
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Go with Philips dude! They make OEM HID capsules for all luxury cars. Quality justifies the price. IMHO. It's your call.
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Originally Posted by brociouz
Anyone have comparison pics of Garax 6000K vs. Philips Ultinon 6000K? I just can't imagine the Philips being 3x as nice (to justify the 3x price), but maybe I'm wrong.
Honestly save your $$$. It won't be 3x as great or last 3x as long.
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