2nd Gen GS HID
01-23-10, 10:20 AM
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My oem headlamp bulb went out, dealer price is 375 for new. Whats the best option for aftermarket? Thanks
01-23-10, 02:12 PM
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you can just replace the bulbs if the ballasts are still good.. ebay has a set of new oem philps d2 bulbs ranging from 50-80 bucks
01-23-10, 02:40 PM
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its turning pink and shutting off...bulb or balast?
01-23-10, 03:27 PM
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probably the bulbs... just get new philips and should be good to go
01-23-10, 03:31 PM
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thanks for your help...can I run upgraded bulbs with oem ballasts? any you recommend?
01-23-10, 04:01 PM
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upgraded bulbs as in different kelvins like 6000k etc?
01-23-10, 05:40 PM
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yes diff kelvin rating...stock is 4300k right?
01-23-10, 06:32 PM
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yes diff kelvin rating...stock is 4300k right?
you can. not sure about the quality of aftermarket brands
01-23-10, 09:33 PM
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I highly recommend getting the Philips 85122+. It's a 4300k color output that doesn't color shift like others. So it will last a long time. Buy a pair. Search on google for philips dealer.
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