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Old 08-15-2006, 09:49 PM
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I'm planning to switch my stock xenon bulb to 8000K one. Is there any bulb wattage that I need to concern?

I know the type is D2S, but I'm not sure about the wattage.


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Originally Posted by mlist84' post='323096' date='Aug 16 2006, 01:49 AM
I'm planning to switch my stock xenon bulb to 8000K one. Is there any bulb wattage that I need to concern?

I know the type is D2S, but I'm not sure about the wattage.
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D2S bulb is 35W regardless of the temperature. 8000K temperature is too purple. I would stay at 6000k as the highest.
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I have 6000K bulbs on mine and I think they look perfect...bluish/white. Forum member soc_fans had 8000K bulbs on his ride. I believe he sold his car already but I recall he posted some pics of the bulbs. Do a search.
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Originally Posted by EuroCarFan' post='323375' date='Aug 16 2006, 07:51 PM
I have 6000K bulbs on mine and I think they look perfect...bluish/white. Forum member soc_fans had 8000K bulbs on his ride. I believe he sold his car already but I recall he posted some pics of the bulbs. Do a search.
THanks a lot guys. I might go with the 8000 K one.
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How about getting matching 8000K HID fog light conversions?
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Originally Posted by EuroCarFan' post='323465' date='Aug 17 2006, 12:43 AM
How about getting matching 8000K HID fog light conversions?
hahaha. I'd love to, but no one can install it in my area.
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