OEM headlight Vs Aftermaret HID?
#46
Decided to post this here instead of creating a new thread. I have a 2011 G where one of the stock headlights went out. It can be turned on by rotating the dial a few times, but I'm guessing I need to bite the bullet and buy a new pair.
Based on comments here, I'm looking at the following:
Morimoto: https://www.theretrofitsource.com/co...to-xb-hid.html
Diode Dynamics: Replacement OEM HID Bulbs for 2009-2011 Infiniti G37 Sedan (pair)
Is either better than the other and the bigger question what color? I want a whiter light than my stock lights. Morimoto comes in 5500k or 6500k and the DD comes in 5000k or 6000k (also have 8000k, but probably too blue). Suggestions?
Thanks in advance.
Based on comments here, I'm looking at the following:
Morimoto: https://www.theretrofitsource.com/co...to-xb-hid.html
Diode Dynamics: Replacement OEM HID Bulbs for 2009-2011 Infiniti G37 Sedan (pair)
Is either better than the other and the bigger question what color? I want a whiter light than my stock lights. Morimoto comes in 5500k or 6500k and the DD comes in 5000k or 6000k (also have 8000k, but probably too blue). Suggestions?
Thanks in advance.
#48
An earlier poster mentioned he bought the 5500k Morimotos and they looked like stock. Hoping to figure out the right answer.
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#51
Morimoto XB35 costs about $50 which are sold by The Retrofit Source Inc
Or if you have deep pockets buy the Osram CBI bulbs. They cost $185/pair and are the Rolls Royce of all headlight bulbs.
Those two bulbs are 100% guaranteed to work with our Infiniti headlights which are very well known for being picky when it comes to cheap quality HID bulb replacements.
Osram CBI are actually oem quality whereas Morimotos are aftermarket but very high quality aftermarket brand.
Xenon depot is ehh...
Those are my headlights in my 2011 with Osram CBI bulbs. Very white
Not a really good picture but heres a glimpse of the light output on the back wall.
The bright white light output you see in front of the bumper is actually from my 5000K LED fog lights from VLEDS
Or if you have deep pockets buy the Osram CBI bulbs. They cost $185/pair and are the Rolls Royce of all headlight bulbs.
Those two bulbs are 100% guaranteed to work with our Infiniti headlights which are very well known for being picky when it comes to cheap quality HID bulb replacements.
Osram CBI are actually oem quality whereas Morimotos are aftermarket but very high quality aftermarket brand.
Xenon depot is ehh...
Those are my headlights in my 2011 with Osram CBI bulbs. Very white
Not a really good picture but heres a glimpse of the light output on the back wall.
The bright white light output you see in front of the bumper is actually from my 5000K LED fog lights from VLEDS
#52
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TRS has Osram d2s bulbs on sale right now!
Cbi's for $110
https://www.theretrofitsource.com/co...66240-cbi.html
Nightbreakers for $125
https://www.theretrofitsource.com/co...htbreaker.html
Plus...
Here is discount code for 10% off that:
TRSHJ
Enjoy fellas!
Cbi's for $110
https://www.theretrofitsource.com/co...66240-cbi.html
Nightbreakers for $125
https://www.theretrofitsource.com/co...htbreaker.html
Plus...
Here is discount code for 10% off that:
TRSHJ
Enjoy fellas!
#54
Registered Member
TRS has Osram d2s bulbs on sale right now!
Cbi's for $110
https://www.theretrofitsource.com/co...66240-cbi.html
Nightbreakers for $125
https://www.theretrofitsource.com/co...htbreaker.html
Plus...
Here is discount code for 10% off that:
TRSHJ
Enjoy fellas!
Cbi's for $110
https://www.theretrofitsource.com/co...66240-cbi.html
Nightbreakers for $125
https://www.theretrofitsource.com/co...htbreaker.html
Plus...
Here is discount code for 10% off that:
TRSHJ
Enjoy fellas!
I paid like $175 about 3 years ago...
#55
Now that's an awesome reply
The Retrofit Source is a great place for light related items, I changed out my stock Xenon lenses for the STI-R lenses and it's a great swap, much cleaner cutoff and adds just a slight bit of blue in the color. But having to remove the lights, then the lens covers it's best to do this when you're already planning on painting the headlight bezels & shrouds as it's quite a PITA.
BTW, great pic Dragion!
The Retrofit Source is a great place for light related items, I changed out my stock Xenon lenses for the STI-R lenses and it's a great swap, much cleaner cutoff and adds just a slight bit of blue in the color. But having to remove the lights, then the lens covers it's best to do this when you're already planning on painting the headlight bezels & shrouds as it's quite a PITA.
BTW, great pic Dragion!
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