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HID/Xenon
« on: 28 April 2010, 20:26:43 »
I find it very difficult to understand what type of bulb i need to replace a blown one, I have searched e-bay but not knowing what the spec for the bulbs are is not helping.
I have a 1998 2,5td cdx with xenon lights.
Any advice would be welcomed, ie: type name etc.
Thanks
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Re: HID/Xenon
« Reply #1 on: 28 April 2010, 20:34:59 »
According to the autobulbs web site you need. D2S hid bulbs . The standard fit would be around 6000k I think . The lower the k number the whiter the light given off hope this helps
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Re: HID/Xenon
« Reply #2 on: 28 April 2010, 20:39:26 »
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According to the autobulbs web site you need. D2S hid bulbs . The standard fit would be around 6000k I think . The lower the k number the whiter the light given off hope this helps

D2S - yip.

You're sort of right about the Kelvin values - very low (up to 3000K) means a yellowy light like halogens, then 4500 - 6000K is a crisp white (the best light) then 8000-10,000K it goes a bit blue, 12,000K+ sees it purple.
Under 4500K and over 6000K and the brightness starts to fade.
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Re: HID/Xenon
« Reply #3 on: 28 April 2010, 20:39:32 »
OEM is 4300K  :y

« Last Edit: 28 April 2010, 20:40:09 by VXL_V6 »
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Re: HID/Xenon
« Reply #4 on: 28 April 2010, 20:41:23 »
From VX
Dip beam,
BULB, 12V/35W, HEADLAMP LOW BEAM (EXCEPT VAUXHALL)
(USED WITH XENON HEADLAMPS)
 93169041
Main beam
BULB, 12V/55W
(H1) (OPEL BLUE) (EXCEPT VAUXHALL)  9200598

Don't forget to take some KY with you Steve or try ebay.
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Re: HID/Xenon
« Reply #5 on: 28 April 2010, 20:42:15 »
Perfect,Thanks for the quick reply :y
 its the d2s that i needed, now i know what i am looking for. (I think)
I know that most people use  6k, but is this best choice?
« Last Edit: 29 April 2010, 07:23:35 by jimbob »
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Re: HID/Xenon
« Reply #6 on: 28 April 2010, 20:44:19 »
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From VX
Dip beam,
BULB, 12V/35W, HEADLAMP LOW BEAM (EXCEPT VAUXHALL)
(USED WITH XENON HEADLAMPS)
 93169041
Main beam
BULB, 12V/55W
(H1) (OPEL BLUE) (EXCEPT VAUXHALL)  9200598

Don't forget to take some KY with you Steve or try ebay.
Cheers John ;) whats KY :-?
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Re: HID/Xenon
« Reply #7 on: 28 April 2010, 20:49:54 »
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From VX
Dip beam,
BULB, 12V/35W, HEADLAMP LOW BEAM (EXCEPT VAUXHALL)
(USED WITH XENON HEADLAMPS)
 93169041
Main beam
BULB, 12V/55W
(H1) (OPEL BLUE) (EXCEPT VAUXHALL)  9200598

Don't forget to take some KY with you Steve or try ebay.
Cheers John ;) whats KY :-?

Lubricant for the shafting you'd get buying them from VX.
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Re: HID/Xenon
« Reply #8 on: 28 April 2010, 20:52:06 »
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From VX
Dip beam,
BULB, 12V/35W, HEADLAMP LOW BEAM (EXCEPT VAUXHALL)
(USED WITH XENON HEADLAMPS)
 93169041
Main beam
BULB, 12V/55W
(H1) (OPEL BLUE) (EXCEPT VAUXHALL)  9200598

Don't forget to take some KY with you Steve or try ebay.
Cheers John ;) whats KY :-?

Lubricant for the shafting you'd get buying them from VX.
LMAO ;D
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Re: HID/Xenon
« Reply #9 on: 29 April 2010, 07:23:42 »
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Perfect,Thanks for the quick reply :y
 its the d2s that i needed, now i know what i am looking for. (I think)
I know that most people use  6k, but is this best choice?


4300k gives the yellowest light, and best illumination
5000k gives the most natural night
6000k gives a white light
8000k and upwards are going from bluey to purple and very showy, but not very good for seeing where you are going.

I bought 6000k cos its all i could find at a good price.  If I was buying today I'd be looking for 5000k's  :y

I would replace the pair, as even if you buy the same colour, they have aged so will look different, and likely the other is about to go too, they have had identical use afterall....

I would also spend a little more to get phillips or osram, rather than the chinese bulbs.  Mine have been ok, heard of lots that havent, and I found some reviews somewhere that showed quite a difference in performance too.
« Last Edit: 29 April 2010, 08:04:03 by jimbob »
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Re: HID/Xenon
« Reply #10 on: 29 April 2010, 16:07:09 »
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From VX
Dip beam,
BULB, 12V/35W, HEADLAMP LOW BEAM (EXCEPT VAUXHALL)
(USED WITH XENON HEADLAMPS)
 93169041
Main beam
BULB, 12V/55W
(H1) (OPEL BLUE) (EXCEPT VAUXHALL)  9200598

Don't forget to take some KY with you Steve or try ebay.
Cheers John ;) whats KY :-?

Lubricant for the shafting you'd get buying them from VX.

 ;D ;D ;D ;D

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Re: HID/Xenon
« Reply #11 on: 29 April 2010, 18:04:43 »
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Perfect,Thanks for the quick reply :y
 its the d2s that i needed, now i know what i am looking for. (I think)
I know that most people use  6k, but is this best choice?


4300k gives the yellowest light, and best illumination
5000k gives the most natural night
6000k gives a white light
8000k and upwards are going from bluey to purple and very showy, but not very good for seeing where you are going.

I bought 6000k cos its all i could find at a good price.  If I was buying today I'd be looking for 5000k's  :y

I would replace the pair, as even if you buy the same colour, they have aged so will look different, and likely the other is about to go too, they have had identical use afterall....

I would also spend a little more to get phillips or osram, rather than the chinese bulbs.  Mine have been ok, heard of lots that havent, and I found some reviews somewhere that showed quite a difference in performance too.
Thanks for that.
 i donīt need them to flashy, i just want them to light up the road for me. :y
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