I talked with Jeff @ hids4less.com (i know some members have bought from them). He replied with the following gd:

Have fun!

 

this is just for bulbs? or bulbs and ballast? (looks like bulbs only)

 

Yeah is this for the complete setup? Or just the ballasts? I thought that Maximas need the D2R setup, not the D2S's?

 

the last couple days, I've been doing extensive research on the D2S/D2R deal....heres my results:

D2S/D2R are interchangable as per Philips. The only difference is is that the D2R bulbs have a black line on the side of the bulb that is used for reflective purposes. D2S bulbs, although designed primarily for projection applications, are suitable for reflective applications (our maximas) and actually are supposedly brighter and have a better cut-off line.

Also, on a side note Philips 6000K Ultinon bulbs are the ONLY 6000k bulbs made in Germany as of this date. All other higher kelvin bulbs are either made in Taiwan, Korea or Japan. Another side note, 6000k bulbs are the highest Kelvin rating that is DOT approved. Anything higher than 6000k are technically not legal.

 

Good research, now the question is, is this only for the bulbs or the whole kit? Let us know

 

Just emailed the vendor, this deal is for the BULBS only! With a 5-year warranty. Still a good deal I belive, you need the factory equipment to use the bulbs, at least thats what he said.

 

yes D2R has the internal shield/stripe in the bulb. that's the choice of bulb in reflector headlights (IE Acura TLs/Cls).
the D2S are mainly used for projector (audi/BMW) but if you want to use them in a reflector set up you will need to "add" some kind of light shielding.

FYI 6000K phillips ultinons are NOT DOT approved for US use. yes, they are the highest K on the color scale made by Phillips.

 

Philips told me they were DOT approved...maybe you know something we don't

 

well to be DOT approve it's lighting that have ZERO color in it besides white (or slightly yellow halogen deal)..or yellow for fogs.

the 6000K is purple so that won't roll w/ DOT.

 

No its not. Why in hell would you pay 280 for bulbs???? if the similar kit costs like 350 if not cheaper.

 

I'm pretty sure they arent DOT approved, the only HID 'kits' that are DOT approved are the full Sylvania conversions... something they dont offer for our cars

now is this for the bulbs only? because 280 is a average price for the bulbs, yup they are expensive... are you sure this includes bulbs, ballasts, harnesses and all?

 

Here is what the email said, you can judge for yourself, or just email the person yourself:

Devon,
This is only the bulbs with a 5 year warranty. You need factory equipped hid to buy these.
Thanks,
Jeff


There you go, if you need me to I can forward you the exact email. Trust me I wish it was the whole kit too.

 

yea especially when meccanoble is selling his used hanabi 6000k kit for 270 shipped

 

6000k Ultinons are not DOT legal.

"The hard facts on Philips 6000K Ultinon:
Marketing names: "Ultinon", "Cool Power" and "Cool White" are all the same D2 lamps.
The Ultinon and standard lamps are identical with the visible exception of the 'salts' colour in the burner and the ceramic insulation on the earth return lead. Base is labeled: "Not legal for use in Europe/USA". This bulb is clearly ment for the Asia/Japanese marked - they do not have the strict regulations when it comes to color. Some aftermarked vendors market Ultinon as a brighter bulb than a standard D2. This is not true:
OEM Philips D2S is 3200lm bright (+/-450lm) and 4100K colortemp (0.380x 0.390y).
Philips Ultinon D2S is 2400lm bright (+/-250lm) and 5800K colortemp (0.327X 0.312Y). "

- http://faq.auto.light.tripod.com/headlamp-faq.htm

 

hey, why are you selling your hanabi kit?