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can you use a different DS2 bulb other than factory in Xenon e-codes?

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Old 06-27-2003, 05:41 AM
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Default can you use a different DS2 bulb other than factory in Xenon e-codes?

just found out that i have two different bulbs in my Xenons. One is a PHillips and one is a Osram Xenarc. I like the Phillips better, and i either need to get another one or buy two completely different ones. Can i use these higher kelvin bulbs with my factory ballasts? I don't really want to go to much higher in kelvin. The reason i ask is it seems there are easier to find. Also do you have any links of where to buy DS2 bulbs, and any recommendations of which ones to get? I don't want it too bluish.
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A D2S bulb is a D2S bulb, so yes.
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any recommendations on where to get at best price?
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I'm not really into all the xenon bulbs, sorry :-) I would say try SPP though..
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Default You can use whatever D2 series bulb you want (more)

I'd stay with a standard 4100K bulb because they produce more lumens that a higher K bulb.

If you want to replace your D2S bulbs you can get them on Ebay for about $40 ea.

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www.suvlights.com But, they charge alot for them.
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well - just know that different brands emit a slightly different color. oem bulbs are osram.
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