Xenon D2R Bulbs

[Damo]

I have a Xenon HID kit on my car and need a replacement bulb. Aparently these are not very common in australia yet and I am finding it very hard to find anyone who sells these globes.

Can anyone tell me where i can get these globes in australia, preferably sydney?

Here is a picture of what they look like.

[meshmesh]

I just bought one for my gtr.. cost was around $230 per globe. See HELLA or NIRVA.. I think Bursons was the cheapest. Remember they all come out of the same factory "OSMAN~ I think"

[Damo]

Do u know if the D2R and D2S globes are the same fittings?

[meshmesh]

I'm sure the globe serial number is located on the plastic cover of the headlight in the engine bay. Whether they suit or not?? I don't know, the companies I listed have 1800 numbers give them a call and they shoudl tell you or vist their site.

[Steve]

viva garage sell hid kits, perhaps they have the bulbs? might be worth giving them a call

[Damo]

where is viva garage?

[Damo]

never mind found them on the web

[lwells]

I just bought one for my gtr.. cost was around $230 per globe. See HELLA or NIRVA.. I think Bursons was the cheapest. Remember they all come out of the same factory "OSMAN~ I think"

Ouch! $220 per globe !? Try this guy -- US$80 per set of original Philips D2Rs:

http://www.hidforum.com/forum/showthread.p...=&threadid=6083

Lucien.

[Damo]

I found a place in sydney that has them in stock. For anyone in future who has this problem try autojoy in paramatta. I got the crystal purple D2C globes (which is the same fitting as D2R) for $200.

They will be getting more colors soon.

[lwells]

Who makes those globes? And $200 is a bit of a gouge IMHO.

The only globes you want are the original Philips or Osrams, and you shouldn't be paying more than US$60-80 for them (so about A$100).

[CroatianDlite]

can someone please tell me what a HID kit is? like specs and how it is installed and what has to be done, and price, and difference between standard yellow ior white bulbs and this HID... thankyou.

[Cubes]

I've noticed Autobarn have a stand that mentions some thing about HID Kits.

Picked up a pamphlet, put it in the glovebox and haven't read it yet.

[Damo]

Who makes those globes? And $200 is a bit of a gouge IMHO.  

The only globes you want are the original Philips or Osrams, and you shouldn't be paying more than US$60-80 for them (so about A$100).

Are u sure they are the same globes though. I also spoke to philips directly and they quoted me $380 for the 2 globes. Not as bad as BMW though where all the latest cars are coming out with xenon HID globes and u would expect to pay $500 for one globe.

The philips part no. is 85126 and the type is D2R. If anyone can find a set in Australia for less than $200 I will be impressed. I spent 2 days searching for these.

90% of places had not ever seen or heard of of these globes (One goose at auto 1 told me its not even an automotive globe, I told him yeah I got it off my boat)

9% of the places had some idea what they were when looking through their computer systems, they had none in stock but could order them in for a small fortune.

And then autojoy had them in stock for a great price.

The brand was Kaixen D2C and they have a webpage www.kaixen.co.kr not in engrish though.

[Damo]

can someone please tell me what a HID kit is? like specs and how it is installed and what has to be done, and price, and difference between standard yellow ior white bulbs and this HID... thankyou.

There is some good information here:

http://www.plasmagarage.com/XENON-bulbs.html

[lwells]

Damo: Yes, I have personally bought from aznboy before -- a set of brand new original Philips D2S bulbs (part no. 85122) which I have sitting in front of me. Total cost was US$65 shipped (so about $90).

Those globes you bought are, I am afraid, likely crap. For starters there is no such thing as "D2C": its a marketing gimmick. Moreover, the bulbs are likely to have been rebased in Korea or (worse still) China, meaning they may only last a few months. If you can, I suggest you take them back...

If you are buying HID globes, only buy Philips or Osram originals. Everything else is not worth the money. If you don't believe me, check out:

http://faq.auto.light.tripod.com/ <-- the bible on HID

http://www.hidforum.com <-- checkout the numerous threads on bulbs

Edit: Also, never buy anything that is rated higher than 4100/4300 or at the most 5000. Anything higher and your wasting light output for "coloured" lighting.

Lucien.

[Damo]

Damo: Yes, I have personally bought from aznboy before -- a set of brand new original Philips D2S bulbs (part no. 85122) which I have sitting in front of me. Total cost was US$65 shipped (so about $90).

What is aznboy? Sounds like the way to go, getting them shipped from the US. But why would have philips quoted me a price 4 times that amount.

[lwells]

What is aznboy?  Sounds like the way to go, getting them shipped from the US.  But why would have philips quoted me a price 4 times that amount.

aznboy711 = seller on HIDForum See:

http://www.hidforum.com/forum/showthread.p...=&threadid=6083

Because that's the price Philips charges retail customers. OEM pricing is an entirely different matter.

Lucien.