What HID bubls are people using ???

TypeOne · 02-10-2011, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Jessobear

That has nothing to do with the bulbs, it's the design of the projector itself. All OEM HID's basically use the same 4300K capsule. The purple and blue you see if just a narrow band that is at the cutoff. If you go up close to any of these cars, they basically all look the same. Using a blue of purple high color temp HID capsule makes the entire beam that color. You still won't get that flicker and prism effect you see on other cars. You see that prism effect because as the car bounces up and down, you're seeing different bands of color. The color also never changes to white as you approach the car.

In some cases, changing the lens will make the cutoff much more colorful. For example, a Celica with one of the later factory HID options is not that colorful. A few people took apart the lights and swapped in lenses from an Acura TSX. With no other changes (and an OEM Denso 4300K capsule), the car instantly had intense bands of blue and purple at the cutoff.

So you guys that have bulbs that aren't getting the flicker problem... care to share where they come from?

I don't mind the problem enough to buy a new set of bulbs... maybe when these start to turn funky colors I'll get them.

RockStarKick · 02-10-2011, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by TypeOne

So you guys that have bulbs that aren't getting the flicker problem... care to share where they come from?

I don't mind the problem enough to buy a new set of bulbs... maybe when these start to turn funky colors I'll get them.

Yes, I dealt with the flickering problem through 4 different sets of bulbs.

1. Morimoto 6000k from The Retrofit Source online: headlight upgrades for all applications
2. 6000K bulbs from Super Bright LED Car Lights, LED Lights For Cars, LED Bulbs, HID Bulbs, HID Conversion Kits and Car Accessories
3. HID factory, a place local that sold bulbs. 6000k didn't work either.
4. Replacement iJDMtoy bulbs, they worked but the quality was crap and
they have the horrible beam pattern and horizon.
5. The set that has been the best are RIGG bulbs 6000K. The quality seems almost better than factory. The bulbs contact areas are gold plated and the base of the glass is supported by metal arms. I ordered these from
The Retrofit Source online: headlight upgrades for all applications .. When the original bulbs that I received from them didn't work I called and he recommended these. They are not listed on their site for sale. Just call and ask for them.

Falcor · 02-10-2011, 07:50 AM

I'm happy with the color on these lights. I knew i would be losing some brightness when going up to 6000k but i didnt realize how much. these arent anywhere near as bright as the oems. and I agree that the light pattern seems to have changed somehow (i dont know how it would be possible because the projector and housing didnt move at all.) also i agree with the statement about the high beams not looking right. the cut off doesn't look as clean either.

Falcor · 02-10-2011, 08:22 PM

Yeah these ijdm bulbs suck. Please post pics of your Riggs when you get them installed. I have phillips 6000k ds2s in my GSXR and those look great, I may just get another set of those. although they did cost almost $100 when i bought them.

Baer383 · 02-10-2011, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Falcor

Yeah these ijdm bulbs suck. Please post pics of your Riggs when you get them installed. I have phillips 6000k ds2s in my GSXR and those look great, I may just get another set of those. although they did cost almost $100 when i bought them.

The Phillips Ultinon DS2 bulbs are pricey but the 6k one are very white with really no loss in visibility.One of the best ones you can buy.

Z_you_Later · 02-11-2011, 01:46 AM

I would like an update as well and totally agree with Falcor .. Quality vs Cost .. Quality bulbs is more important than the cost ...

Falcor · 02-11-2011, 01:57 PM

i think most of us realize that we are going to be giving up a little brightness when going up into 6000k bulb. I think the the gain (aesthetically outweighs the performance loss (at least to me). We are just trying to determine the best quality bulb in the color temp we want. Please don't make the mistake thinking that any single post here sums up the knowledge of everyone.

Falcor · 02-11-2011, 10:04 PM

looks good, could you pull up to a wall to get a photo of the pattern/cutoff?

RockStarKick · 02-11-2011, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Falcor

looks good, could you pull up to a wall to get a photo of the pattern/cutoff?

I can't do it this evening, but I will as soon as I can.

Trips · 02-11-2011, 10:14 PM

RockStarKick, any part number for those rigg lights? I'm really looking to try them out

RockStarKick · 02-11-2011, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

RockStarKick, any part number for those rigg lights? I'm really looking to try them out

When I get home I will look at the bulb package and try to get that for ya.

RockStarKick · 02-12-2011, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

RockStarKick, any part number for those rigg lights? I'm really looking to try them out

Triples,

Here is the packaging from the bulbs.. There is not really a part number anywhere that I can find.. I can't read Japanese LOL, that is the only writing
on the sides of the packaging ..

Trips · 02-12-2011, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by RockStarKick

Triples,

Here is the packaging from the bulbs.. There is not really a part number anywhere that I can find.. I can't read Japanese LOL, that is the only writing
on the sides of the packaging ..

I'll see about getting some soon.

Thank You.

Ron · 02-12-2011, 12:08 AM

Thanks for going through all of this trouble, hopefully everyone will look at this post and buy what works first. +rep

RockStarKick · 02-12-2011, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron

Thanks for going through all of this trouble, hopefully everyone will look at this post and buy what works first. +rep

Man, I was on a mission when I couldn't get them to work at first.. It just doesn't make sense why some would and some wouldn't.. I'm glad I did because I found some that I'm finally very happy with..

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Falcor Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 347 Drives: 2010 370 CFR edition Rep Power: 16	i think most of us realize that we are going to be giving up a little brightness when going up into 6000k bulb. I think the the gain (aesthetically outweighs the performance loss (at least to me). We are just trying to determine the best quality bulb in the color temp we want. Please don't make the mistake thinking that any single post here sums up the knowledge of everyone. Smashley likes this.

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Falcor Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 347 Drives: 2010 370 CFR edition Rep Power: 16	I'm happy with the color on these lights. I knew i would be losing some brightness when going up to 6000k but i didnt realize how much. these arent anywhere near as bright as the oems. and I agree that the light pattern seems to have changed somehow (i dont know how it would be possible because the projector and housing didnt move at all.) also i agree with the statement about the high beams not looking right. the cut off doesn't look as clean either.

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Falcor Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 347 Drives: 2010 370 CFR edition Rep Power: 16	Yeah these ijdm bulbs suck. Please post pics of your Riggs when you get them installed. I have phillips 6000k ds2s in my GSXR and those look great, I may just get another set of those. although they did cost almost $100 when i bought them.

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Ron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,009 Drives: TT '11 PW Nismo #113 Rep Power: 23	Thanks for going through all of this trouble, hopefully everyone will look at this post and buy what works first. +rep