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Yes, no chance at all. All metal and water bottle on the way.
Curious on what new bulbs did you install? I am always thinking about changing the bulbs to brighter ones, but will only do when they fall due to the difficulty of changing them.
Did you look at them with one of each installed? 6000k is a fair bit whiter than 4300k. Normally has a very slight blueish tint.
4300k will have technically more light output (at least when new) however I personally find the higher colour temp easier on my eyes when driving resulting in less strain.
There are countless debates on the technical merits etc but I reckon it's more down to personal preference as everyones eyes perceive artificial (and natural for that matter) lighting differently.
I'm going to try and split the difference next time with 5000k
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Yes I compared them after changing the drivers side. They both had the identical yellow tint. The originals were Phillips Xenstart which as far I can tell from checking online are 4300K. I didn't take a picture at the halfway point. Wish I had but.
Just looked at mine and the difference in colour temp is pretty obvious. Doesn't work with a phone photo as they are too bright
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Well I took this before photo and you can see the yellow colour temp. I don't have an after photo yet. Will take one in the sunlight tomorrow so that it is comparable. You can just about make out the different colour of the parkers.
I didn't think fake bulbs was even a thing! They look real enough. The label doesn't say OSRIM or OSRAN or anything
With both the original Philips and the OSRAM's the light is yellowish when looking straight into the headlight. At a slight angle it goes more white/bluish. Is that normal? Or should it be bluish even when looking direct into the beam?
My passenger side outer light has now got a purple glow, does this mean the globe is on its way out ?
Was reading above about the bumper, is it true just to change the globe ?
My passenger side outer light has now got a purple glow, does this mean the globe is on its way out ?
Was reading above about the bumper, is it true just to change the globe ?
Unfortunately yes. I'm busy with the write at the moment. If it's your 1st time doing something of this scale expect it to take around 4-5 hours to do both lights. If you are only doing the one side you might be able to get away with only removing half the bumper (not 100% sure if that will work though). If so you could do it in 2 hours...ish.
Recently purchased official Philips Xenon WhiteVision gen2 D1S 5000K for my R36 and noticed a massive improvement in both light output and whiteness over my VW OEM's. Can hardly notice any yellow tinge at all. I sourced them due to the fact that VW Australia was going to sting me over $700 for a pair installed! Highway robbery!
These cost me $152 each less 20% discount at Powerbulbs and I only paid $93 installation at my local VW dealer. Total outlay = $336 bargain!!!
[QUOTE=Domatron;1228480]I didn't think fake bulbs was even a thing! They look real enough. The label doesn't say OSRIM or OSRAN or anything
The internet is rife with fakes. Phillips have now introduced a QR Code on their boxes to try and combat this. All you need to do is scan the code with your mobile and go to their website. Not sure about Osram and there seems to be plenty more for sale online!
Recently purchased official Philips Xenon WhiteVision gen2 D1S 5000K for my R36 and noticed a massive improvement in both light output and whiteness over my VW OEM's. Can hardly notice any yellow tinge at all. I sourced them due to the fact that VW Australia was going to sting me over $700 for a pair installed! Highway robbery!
These cost me $152 each less 20% discount at Powerbulbs and I only paid $93 installation at my local VW dealer. Total outlay = $336 bargain!!!
Wow that is a bargain! Next time I change the bulbs I might source from powerbulbs instead. Will probably still do it myself though because I like getting my hands dirty. [emoji1]
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