Brighter D1S Setup??
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Well, if you are satisfied with 4300K's lumen output, you could get Osram's CBI bulbs. They have the appearance of 6000K while output is closer to 4300K.
The only thing is they're expensive bulbs. If my memory serves me correctly, they're $200 for a set. And they are pretty scarce as well.
The only thing is they're expensive bulbs. If my memory serves me correctly, they're $200 for a set. And they are pretty scarce as well.
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Hey buddy got your message. I have a pair of 5000K bulbs on my wife car. They are D2S though. And they are or seem to be much brighter than the OEM bulbs, of course the color is better. I can post a pic of them if you like.
Honestly I'm not sure about the D1S because the ballast is actually on the bulb itself. I have always used original ballast or I go with the entire aftermarket HID kit. I have 6 aftermarket HID's (slim ballasts like i use on my bike) and you should see when I light all 6 up. I have xenon's but not bi-xenons and i coded it to keep the fogs on with high beam. I feel like the truck on that movie I Am Legend lool that's a time only for the back roads. CRAZY BRIGHT.
But I don't know much about the D1S bulbs BUT you may want to readjust your lights because EU has different specs. Remember they drive on opposite side and the lights are aimed differently. It may be bad aim. I've had it before.
Honestly I'm not sure about the D1S because the ballast is actually on the bulb itself. I have always used original ballast or I go with the entire aftermarket HID kit. I have 6 aftermarket HID's (slim ballasts like i use on my bike) and you should see when I light all 6 up. I have xenon's but not bi-xenons and i coded it to keep the fogs on with high beam. I feel like the truck on that movie I Am Legend lool that's a time only for the back roads. CRAZY BRIGHT.
But I don't know much about the D1S bulbs BUT you may want to readjust your lights because EU has different specs. Remember they drive on opposite side and the lights are aimed differently. It may be bad aim. I've had it before.
#13
D1S has the ignitor on the bulb, not the ballast.
And if I remember correctly, there are adapters to make D2S bulbs work with D1S setting. However, there really shouldn't be much difference though in regards to the bulb design.
And if I remember correctly, there are adapters to make D2S bulbs work with D1S setting. However, there really shouldn't be much difference though in regards to the bulb design.
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Hey buddy got your message. I have a pair of 5000K bulbs on my wife car. They are D2S though. And they are or seem to be much brighter than the OEM bulbs, of course the color is better. I can post a pic of them if you like.
Honestly I'm not sure about the D1S because the ballast is actually on the bulb itself. I have always used original ballast or I go with the entire aftermarket HID kit. I have 6 aftermarket HID's (slim ballasts like i use on my bike) and you should see when I light all 6 up. I have xenon's but not bi-xenons and i coded it to keep the fogs on with high beam. I feel like the truck on that movie I Am Legend lool that's a time only for the back roads. CRAZY BRIGHT.
But I don't know much about the D1S bulbs BUT you may want to readjust your lights because EU has different specs. Remember they drive on opposite side and the lights are aimed differently. It may be bad aim. I've had it before.
Honestly I'm not sure about the D1S because the ballast is actually on the bulb itself. I have always used original ballast or I go with the entire aftermarket HID kit. I have 6 aftermarket HID's (slim ballasts like i use on my bike) and you should see when I light all 6 up. I have xenon's but not bi-xenons and i coded it to keep the fogs on with high beam. I feel like the truck on that movie I Am Legend lool that's a time only for the back roads. CRAZY BRIGHT.
But I don't know much about the D1S bulbs BUT you may want to readjust your lights because EU has different specs. Remember they drive on opposite side and the lights are aimed differently. It may be bad aim. I've had it before.
Now this is an interesting idea...I was considering trying out a 55W DDM D2S setup and then buying an adapter(if i need one). The question is where would I hook this kit up to since there is already factory ballast's on the HL's? Maybe I'll be looking at some wiring diagrams for this one aye?
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I bet you have an aim issue and you'll get pretty much the same light output with 5K vs the 6K setup. Just get yourself some 5K D1S bulbs and aim them higher. It's not worth it to go through any other hassles unless you just have enough money and time to waste
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ballast, ignitor.....that's what I meant. Same thing to me. The box that goes before the bulb.
I bet you have an aim issue and you'll get pretty much the same light output with 5K vs the 6K setup. Just get yourself some 5K D1S bulbs and aim them higher. It's not worth it to go through any other hassles unless you just have enough money and time to waste
I bet you have an aim issue and you'll get pretty much the same light output with 5K vs the 6K setup. Just get yourself some 5K D1S bulbs and aim them higher. It's not worth it to go through any other hassles unless you just have enough money and time to waste
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Well here they are http://www.theretrofitsource.com/pro...ducts_id=17166 (From your favorite website too simon )
I'm just reluctant to spend the 200... (though I might end up doing it)........Anyone have experience with the morimoto 3five vs the CBI bulbs?
I'm just reluctant to spend the 200... (though I might end up doing it)........Anyone have experience with the morimoto 3five vs the CBI bulbs?
#18
Three five is just the name of the ballast.
Also, those CBIs go pretty quick. If you're even considering it, you should just go ahead. They'll be out of stock before you know it.
Also, those CBIs go pretty quick. If you're even considering it, you should just go ahead. They'll be out of stock before you know it.
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I'll post a few pics when I get em installed....and believe me i'll put these to the test on the way to vegas next week