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What HID bubls are people using ???

Anyone have luck in finding a shop that carries the Rigg 6000 bulbs? Retrofit source told me they don't sell Rigg bulbs as well.

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Old 03-20-2011, 01:01 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Anyone have luck in finding a shop that carries the Rigg 6000 bulbs? Retrofit source told me they don't sell Rigg bulbs as well.
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Old 08-01-2011, 12:06 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Has anyone tried Halo brand D2S HIDs?

I bought these, but haven't installed them yet after reading about all the flickering problems people have been experiencing when installing aftermarket HIDs.

Halo Automotive D2S 6,000k HID Bulb (12v/35w)
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One of mine flickered off when I started the car... but now (after about 6 months of using them) it doesn't do it anymore.

Since it quit doing it, I haven't had any issues with them.
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One of mine flickered off when I started the car... but now (after about 6 months of using them) it doesn't do it anymore.

Since it quit doing it, I haven't had any issues with them.
what brand are you using?
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what brand are you using?
No idea... got them as a Bday present from the GF.

Probably something cheap and unreliable.
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Any updates on how and where to get the Riggs?
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Old 08-13-2011, 10:39 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Anyone know of another place besides retrofits to get RIGG bulbs?
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Nope. I gave up looking for them.. ur 2010 should work with just about any brand though. The flickering issue is just for 2011 since there is a difference on the ballast
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Nope. I gave up looking for them.. ur 2010 should work with just about any brand though. The flickering issue is just for 2011 since there is a difference on the ballast
Thats weird, ive been having the same problems, i bought NISSAN 350Z 370Z D2S HID HEADLIGHT BULBS HI+LO BEAM 10K | eBay

And i have to turn them on and off 2-3 times before they fire up! Sucks because i like using the auto light function!
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Default Riggs bulbs

Retrofit just contacted me and said:

Thanks for the inquiry.

Unfortunately, we no longer sell RIGGS bulbs. If you're looking for a bulb that works well with the OEM Nissan ballast, the new Morimoto 3Five bulbs do: D2S: Morimoto 3Five (35w) - HID Bulbs from The Retrofit Source Inc

So these Morimoto ones dont work aswell? Looking around for a few easily accessible bulbs that work with the OEM ballast is abit of a challenge, especially here in Australia where everything is overpriced!
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I was looking in to going with an aftermarket bulb as well, however reading all of the problems you guys are having with these... I think I'll save my money and stick with OEM! having a Z with a lazy eye would bother the hell out of me, and the horizon issues would as well.. So OEM for me!
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I was looking in to going with an aftermarket bulb as well, however reading all of the problems you guys are having with these... I think I'll save my money and stick with OEM! having a Z with a lazy eye would bother the hell out of me, and the horizon issues would as well.. So OEM for me!
I bought Phillips Ulitinon 6000k, they work perfect and dont have that lazy eye problem, trying to find parkers to match them!
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So after reading this entire thread I still am not sure what to go with. I want a bulb that is 5000-6000k. OEM or better in quality and none of that flip the lights on 4 times and flicker stuff. I have a 2010 so it should help I believe. I'd like to spend <$100.
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Im using D2C 8000k and ordered it from ebay. it was 20 bucks for me. And nothing wrong with them. It doesnt flick either.
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