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OrangeVert · 03-21-2011, 10:56 PM

Getting ready to order my 2SS IOM/IO vert - HIDs or not (RS), that is the question. Does anyone know what it will cost to replace the HID bulbs when they burn out? I heard a Lexus scare story in 2006 where HID replacement bulbs at the dealer cost over $800 each.

scythezo6 · 03-21-2011, 11:41 PM

Im pretty sure the HIDs will outlast the care if you don't wreck it.

C586 · 03-21-2011, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul_P

Getting ready to order my 2SS IOM/IO vert - HIDs or not (RS), that is the question. Does anyone know what it will cost to replace the HID bulbs when they burn out? I heard a Lexus scare story in 2006 where HID replacement bulbs at the dealer cost over $800 each.

The RS uses D1S bulbs. Old technology so there are tons of cheap options. Any bulb from the dealer is going to be expensive. The lexus has a lexus tax. The bulbs from.chevy are around 480 I think but hidplanet usually has philips for very cheap from.people upgrading.

Doc · 03-22-2011, 01:58 AM

You can get a decent pair of D1S bulbs for about $150. They vary in quality; especially the cheap bulbs from China, but if you stick with Japanese or German bulbs you should be fine.

eggydoo · 03-22-2011, 10:14 AM

I have always bought the ones in ebay for around $50-$60..no issues whatsoever. Many of the vendors on there even provide warranty, which I have redeemed once because I accidently broke the bulb when installing it.
Some people on here tend to be snobs and would rather feel the need to spend more for the added feel warm in the pants feeling.

Doc · 03-22-2011, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by eggydoo

I have always bought the ones in ebay for around $50-$60..no issues whatsoever. Many of the vendors on there even provide warranty, which I have redeemed once because I accidently broke the bulb when installing it.
Some people on here tend to be snobs and would rather feel the need to spend more for the added feel warm in the pants feeling.

I hardly think I'm being a snob by recommending a quality bulb. I bought a pair of cheap Chinese bulbs from ebay that were $40 a pair and not only was the light output poor, it wasn't even a consistent amount of light. I spent some hours doing research and found some Japanese MTEC bulbs which were night and day better and produced a uniform pattern of light. You don't have to spend hundreds like some websites charge but I didn't think $150 was being a "snob".

MillerTime · 03-22-2011, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Doc

I hardly think I'm being a snob by recommending a quality bulb. I bought a pair of cheap Chinese bulbs from ebay that were $40 a pair and not only was the light output poor, it wasn't even a consistent amount of light. I spent some hours doing research and found some Japanese MTEC bulbs which were night and day better and produced a uniform pattern of light. You don't have to spend hundreds like some websites charge but I didn't think $150 was being a "snob".

You get what you pay for!

GearHeadPeter · 03-22-2011, 01:40 PM

BFXenon has a pair of D1S HID bulbs for $89 with life time warranty in 4300K (OEM) 6000K and 8000K.
http://www.bfxenon.com/BFXenon_com_D..._p/hid-d1s.htm

ronss · 03-22-2011, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by GearHeadPeter

BFXenon has a pair of D1S HID bulbs for $89 with life time warranty in 4300K (OEM) 6000K and 8000K.
http://www.bfxenon.com/BFXenon_com_D..._p/hid-d1s.htm

these are for the bulbs in the halo headlights?

GearHeadPeter · 03-22-2011, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ronss

these are for the bulbs in the halo headlights?

Yes, these are the HID headlights. The Halo's go around each HID's in the headlight assembly. Here is a DIY I did for replacing the factory HID's with another D1S HID bulb.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=120592

BFXauto.com · 03-22-2011, 02:31 PM

These are the factory HID replacement bulbs

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Originally Posted by ronss

these are for the bulbs in the halo headlights?

TJ91 · 03-22-2011, 03:59 PM

guys, you know how on the stock rs bulbs, when they first come on, they give off a beautiful aqua hue? Then go pure whie, what k is best to have the aqua blue the entire time? 8000k?

caverman · 03-22-2011, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by TJ91

guys, you know how on the stock rs bulbs, when they first come on, they give off a beautiful aqua hue? Then go pure whie, what k is best to have the aqua blue the entire time? 8000k?

Yes....it's more like the 8k but with 8k you'll loose some of your light output. You won't be able to see as good as with 4300k or 5000k. 6000k has an ever so slight blue and will still see better than 8k but you may want the blue of the 8k to really see a difference in color.

BFXauto.com · 03-23-2011, 09:39 AM

Yes, 8000K will keep that slight hue of blue in the light...

Here is a link to the bulb and a picture of the difference:
http://www.bfxenon.com/BFXenon_com_D..._p/hid-d1s.htm

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Originally Posted by TJ91

guys, you know how on the stock rs bulbs, when they first come on, they give off a beautiful aqua hue? Then go pure whie, what k is best to have the aqua blue the entire time? 8000k?

03-21-2011, 10:56 PM	#1
OrangeVert "Catharine" Drives: '11 2SS/RS LS-3 IOM/IO vert Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southern NH Posts: 2,132	HID bulb replacement cost Getting ready to order my 2SS IOM/IO vert - HIDs or not (RS), that is the question. Does anyone know what it will cost to replace the HID bulbs when they burn out? I heard a Lexus scare story in 2006 where HID replacement bulbs at the dealer cost over $800 each. __________________

03-21-2011, 11:41 PM	#2
scythezo6 Virologist in the making Drives: 2010 VR SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: El Paso TX Posts: 2,865	Im pretty sure the HIDs will outlast the care if you don't wreck it. __________________ Victory Red 1SS/RS Ordered - 8/4/09 & Joined Camaro5.com family 6000, Delivered to the customer - 12/21/09

03-22-2011, 01:58 AM	#4
Doc Dances With Mustangs Drives: 2010 1SS/RS MT Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Posts: 3,819 View My Garage	You can get a decent pair of D1S bulbs for about $150. They vary in quality; especially the cheap bulbs from China, but if you stick with Japanese or German bulbs you should be fine. __________________ Blue Angel is here!! 1SS/RS LS3 M6 IBM

03-22-2011, 01:40 PM	#8
GearHeadPeter US Navy Vet Drives: 2011 2LT/RS, 65 Mustang GT Fastback Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,567	BFXenon has a pair of D1S HID bulbs for $89 with life time warranty in 4300K (OEM) 6000K and 8000K. http://www.bfxenon.com/BFXenon_com_D..._p/hid-d1s.htm __________________ 2011 - 2LT/RS - RY, A6, Gray Interior - Team LLT: 3rd Camaro on this forum to have a Mylink installed. Installation by GEN5DIY, Heritage Grill, Lloyds Premium Ebony Camaro RS floor mats, Empire Billet Camaro Black sill plates, AAC: LED footwell & interior lighting, Rear Courtesy Lights, LED side markers/turn signals, Plasma P13W DRl bulbs, Formula 1 Pinnacle Series tint, Roto-Fab Yellow CAI & Fuse cover, Technostalgia Afterburner LED taillights, EmblemPros custom V6 hydrocoated carbon fiber/RY engine cover, Pfadt Sport sway bars, Ofer's Backup Camera, and full Brembo brake conversion.

03-22-2011, 03:59 PM	#12
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,033	guys, you know how on the stock rs bulbs, when they first come on, they give off a beautiful aqua hue? Then go pure whie, what k is best to have the aqua blue the entire time? 8000k? __________________ CAMARO Consult your doctor before taking Camaro Side effects include Sudden increase in Heart Rate, Insomnia and occasional hallucinations If you experience Permagrin exceeding 4 hours after taking Camaro, seek immediate Camaro5 Help CAMARO Bringing excitment back into the Garage

03-22-2011, 10:14 AM	#5
eggydoo Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 629	I have always bought the ones in ebay for around $50-$60..no issues whatsoever. Many of the vendors on there even provide warranty, which I have redeemed once because I accidently broke the bulb when installing it. Some people on here tend to be snobs and would rather feel the need to spend more for the added feel warm in the pants feeling.

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