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Old Apr 1, 2008 | 02:05 PM
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Im still learing a bit here and there about my new Z. i was wondering if i can replace my stock HID bulbs and put in 6000K bulbs?? do i have to buy single or dual beam bulbs?? i need all the infe needed for this mod, thanx.
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Old Apr 1, 2008 | 02:08 PM
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You can.

2003-2005 use D2R HID bulbs, which are single-beam.
2006+ use D2S, which are the bi-xenon ones.
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Old Apr 1, 2008 | 06:59 PM
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k thanx
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Old Apr 1, 2008 | 10:27 PM
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be aware that going up to 6000k bulbs will result in 25+% loss in light output compared to stock
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 02:00 AM
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IMHO, 6K looks like rice to me. WAY too blue and it will look like a cheap retrofit kit gone horribly wrong. Not sure why everybody wants the 6K HIDs. Too much blue light that scatters too easily and when it's wet, you'll know what I mean. 5K is as high as I'd go.....oh wait, I did go with 5Ks on my Z I think they look fantastic and most importantly, the lights are functional and provide good beam pattern with great visibility. Any bluer and I might as well call up the local Honda club and have a get together
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 02:26 AM
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im happy with my 4300k. Those bulbs look nice but at 5 am when the roads are wet...I can't see squat

and fyi, i recommend removing your wheels and taking off the front wheel liner to replace your bulbs.
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 05:13 PM
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For when the time comes, how much replacement bulbs cost? I have 2003 Enthusiast.
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