I had a few questions regarding HID bulbs. I have the Hanabi 7000k kit right now. Does anyone know if these are D2S or D2R bulbs? How long do these bulbs usually last? And lastly, when my bulbs go out, where do I get replacement bulbs (and can I get a different color bulb)?

Thanks
Shawn

 

HID bulbs come in two common standards today known as: D2S and D2R. D2S uses the D2 base and a clear, naked bulb. D2R uses the same D2 base and a bulb with a metallic strip along one edge to combat unwanted glare in the reflector headlamp. So in OEM HID applications D2R is used in reflector-type HID assemblies whereas D2S is used in projector-type assemblies. When you're purchasing an HID kit, you want to go with a D2S bulb because it emits slightly more light than the D2R

So basically all you need to do is look at the bulb to find out.

 

ok that makes sense, thanks

so where would i order the replacement bulbs from and what do i look for? just to see if they have the D2 base?

 

Here's all the info you need on HID's

http://www.intellexual.net/hid.html

Also you can check out www.umnitza.com for replacement bulbs.

 

D2S: Discharge second generation shielded
D2R: Discharge second generation reflection

D2S: 3200 lumens, 4250K, 91lm/W, 35W
D2R: 2800 lumens, 4150K, 80lm/W, 35W

I don't know what lumen ratings aftermarket 7000K bulbs produce, but consider the above ratings as a standard when purchasing anything over 4100K.

As for finding replacement bulbs for aftermarket kits, it will become harder and harder because manufacturers are disappearing faster than you think.
Here's a quote from Mr. 108 from NHTSA HID kit ban :

"To date, NHTSA has investigated 24 HID conversion kit suppliers; all investigations have resulted in recalls or termination of sales.

RM Racing
Astex USA
Kmax International
FET, Inc.
J. Liu LLC
Gourmet Garage
JC Whitney
Lighting Research
SPW Industries, Inc.
Pacific Micro-lite
McCulloch Motors, Inc.
Santeca Electronics
JF Manufacturing
Streetglow, Inc.
Outback Products, Inc.
Nu Performance
GR Motorsports, Inc.
Global Premier
New Clor
Importhookup.com
DG International
MTC Lighting
Umnitza
Liteglow
American Products Company (No. 25, not reported because they recalled on their own)"

Better stock up your bulbs now because it's a known fact that aftermarket hid kits usually die prematurely.... Most of the kits you see floating around ebay are probably excess inventories and the sellers are trying to get rid of them quick and cheap. As for warranties, forget about it if the manufacturer is on the list.

 

I see that "umnitza" is already on the list!

 

Damn.....I was just about to jump on that group deal umnitza has going on in the GD forum......so much for that idea

 

just go oem retrofit and you will be fine...

 

so i can't use bulbs that were meant for OEM applications? is the connection different or something? if so, is there any place to get bulbs for the hanabi kits still? so, soon there will be no way for me to get new hid bulbs without getting new ballasts and everything, or what would i have to do?

also, when i get new bulbs, should i get d2r or d2s bulbs (if i keep the stock housings.... not retrofit)? i should get the d2r, since it is in reflective housing, right?