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Where can I find some 6000K D1S bulbs?

Old Aug 25, 2008 | 08:36 AM
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I'm debating about replacing the stock 4300K bulbs with a set of 6000K to match the new HID fogs, but I have 2 concerns. What is a good, reputable brand (would like to avoid random eBay stores), and is the reduction in visibility that noticeable? I've read up to a 25% loss from stock, but what are you all who have made the change seeing?
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 09:38 AM
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Yes, you should do it. I've done it on both cars now and am doing it on the M. Order them from Trinity Autosport. Contact r1racer. He gave me the best price, hands down, of any vendor online including eBay!

6000K makes a total difference and it still keeps the light white, not blue, which is annoying.
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 09:52 AM
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What is the stock HID bulbs in e60? I thought they were 6k for headlights.
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by tex_phil' post='653923' date='Aug 25 2008, 01:52 PM
What is the stock HID bulbs in e60? I thought they were 6k for headlights.
Nope. Stock is 4300K. 6000K is great!
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='653925' date='Aug 25 2008, 10:54 AM
Nope. Stock is 4300K. 6000K is great!
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by r1racer' post='654005' date='Aug 25 2008, 01:07 PM
got mine from Trinity Autosport as well
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by ImSort0fABigDeal' post='654055' date='Aug 25 2008, 01:53 PM
got mine from Trinity Autosport as well
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 03:29 PM
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Got them in stock for you D1S Replacement Bulbs in 6000k or 8000k
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 03:53 PM
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im looking in to that as well... what do you guy`s think yellow fog`s with the 6000k??????
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 05:11 PM
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Jlevi, EAS, Bimmian, most of the major sponsors would have them. The eBay ones might be a little cheaper, but they often play bait and switch, and warranty is hard to come by.
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