What HID bubls are people using ???

TypeOne · 08-02-2011, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by pty370z

what brand are you using?

No idea... got them as a Bday present from the GF.

Probably something cheap and unreliable.

L33T Z34 · 08-13-2011, 11:39 PM

USDM PIAA 6,600K (19994)
Flickered one second on very first turn on. No problems since.
2009 head lamps.

MM-370 · 09-30-2011, 09:26 AM

Anyone know of another place besides retrofits to get RIGG bulbs?

Ron · 09-30-2011, 09:31 AM

Nope. I gave up looking for them.. ur 2010 should work with just about any brand though. The flickering issue is just for 2011 since there is a difference on the ballast

MM-370 · 09-30-2011, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron

Nope. I gave up looking for them.. ur 2010 should work with just about any brand though. The flickering issue is just for 2011 since there is a difference on the ballast

Thats weird, ive been having the same problems, i bought NISSAN 350Z 370Z D2S HID HEADLIGHT BULBS HI+LO BEAM 10K | eBay

And i have to turn them on and off 2-3 times before they fire up! Sucks because i like using the auto light function!

MM-370 · 10-01-2011, 11:51 PM

Retrofit just contacted me and said:

Thanks for the inquiry.

Unfortunately, we no longer sell RIGGS bulbs. If you're looking for a bulb that works well with the OEM Nissan ballast, the new Morimoto 3Five bulbs do: D2S: Morimoto 3Five (35w) - HID Bulbs from The Retrofit Source Inc

So these Morimoto ones dont work aswell? Looking around for a few easily accessible bulbs that work with the OEM ballast is abit of a challenge, especially here in Australia where everything is overpriced!

mrcoolguyface · 10-08-2011, 10:00 AM

I was looking in to going with an aftermarket bulb as well, however reading all of the problems you guys are having with these... I think I'll save my money and stick with OEM! having a Z with a lazy eye would bother the hell out of me, and the horizon issues would as well.. So OEM for me!

MM-370 · 10-16-2011, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by mrcoolguyface

I was looking in to going with an aftermarket bulb as well, however reading all of the problems you guys are having with these... I think I'll save my money and stick with OEM! having a Z with a lazy eye would bother the hell out of me, and the horizon issues would as well.. So OEM for me!

I bought Phillips Ulitinon 6000k, they work perfect and dont have that lazy eye problem, trying to find parkers to match them!

Synack · 11-07-2011, 11:35 AM

So after reading this entire thread I still am not sure what to go with. I want a bulb that is 5000-6000k. OEM or better in quality and none of that flip the lights on 4 times and flicker stuff. I have a 2010 so it should help I believe. I'd like to spend <$100.

lauj · 11-08-2011, 01:19 PM

Im using D2C 8000k and ordered it from ebay. it was 20 bucks for me. And nothing wrong with them. It doesnt flick either.

cossie1600 · 11-08-2011, 07:15 PM

8000K is freaking blue as hell. How do you not get pulled over with that stuff

lauj · 11-08-2011, 11:25 PM

The one I have is not that blue. Just a tint of blue. I'll post some pic this week.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/150663209319...e=STRK:null:IT

Synack · 11-09-2011, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by lauj

The one I have is not that blue. Just a tint of blue. I'll post some pic this week.

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Can you point your headlights at a wall or a garage and take a pic? I wanna see this color. If it's like 6000k then I'll get it. Even more so if its somewhere between 5-6000k.

lauj · 11-09-2011, 10:09 PM

I will take some pic this weekend in my garage on the wall and post it up. I think different brand have little different temp color.

lauj · 11-09-2011, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Synack

Can you point your headlights at a wall or a garage and take a pic? I wanna see this color. If it's like 6000k then I'll get it. Even more so if its somewhere between 5-6000k.

This actually not that blue. It look a little bluer on camera than look in person. You wont get pull over by that.

10-01-2011, 11:51 PM	#96 (permalink)
MM-370 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 15 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z BLK Rep Power: 14	Riggs bulbs Retrofit just contacted me and said: Thanks for the inquiry. Unfortunately, we no longer sell RIGGS bulbs. If you're looking for a bulb that works well with the OEM Nissan ballast, the new Morimoto 3Five bulbs do: D2S: Morimoto 3Five (35w) - HID Bulbs from The Retrofit Source Inc So these Morimoto ones dont work aswell? Looking around for a few easily accessible bulbs that work with the OEM ballast is abit of a challenge, especially here in Australia where everything is overpriced!

10-08-2011, 10:00 AM	#97 (permalink)
mrcoolguyface Track Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 553 Drives: 15 Nissan 370Z GM M6 Rep Power: 15	Was on the fence but now its a NO I was looking in to going with an aftermarket bulb as well, however reading all of the problems you guys are having with these... I think I'll save my money and stick with OEM! having a Z with a lazy eye would bother the hell out of me, and the horizon issues would as well.. So OEM for me! __________________ [B] [PROJECT VERONIKA][Sport][K&N-Typhoons][Matte black vinyl roof wrap][MODSHACK inspired custom phone mount][GTR Red button] [F.I. CBE][F.I. NR-TP]

11-07-2011, 11:35 AM	#99 (permalink)
Synack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Houston Age: 37 Posts: 1,012 Drives: Sideways Rep Power: 16	So after reading this entire thread I still am not sure what to go with. I want a bulb that is 5000-6000k. OEM or better in quality and none of that flip the lights on 4 times and flicker stuff. I have a 2010 so it should help I believe. I'd like to spend <$100. __________________ NO LONGER OWNS A 370 Turbo FR-S

11-09-2011, 10:09 PM	#104 (permalink)
lauj Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 174 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z M6 Rep Power: 14	I will take some pic this weekend in my garage on the wall and post it up. I think different brand have little different temp color. Last edited by lauj; 11-09-2011 at 11:36 PM.

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L33T Z34 Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ahnald, MO Age: 47 Posts: 387 Drives: 09 K51 G C Bw/S 6MT Rep Power: 0	USDM PIAA 6,600K (19994) Flickered one second on very first turn on. No problems since. 2009 head lamps.

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09-30-2011, 09:31 AM	#94 (permalink)
Ron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,009 Drives: TT '11 PW Nismo #113 Rep Power: 22	Nope. I gave up looking for them.. ur 2010 should work with just about any brand though. The flickering issue is just for 2011 since there is a difference on the ballast

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11-08-2011, 11:25 PM	#102 (permalink)
lauj Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 174 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z M6 Rep Power: 14	The one I have is not that blue. Just a tint of blue. I'll post some pic this week. http://www.ebay.com/itm/150663209319...e=STRK:null:IT