question on 02 wrx jdm projector bulb size?

boreas · 12-15-2004, 05:00 AM

can anyone tell me what size of the bulbs is my 02 wrx jdm hid projector using?

any suggestions on which brand and k i should get for the best result??

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Hank3 · 12-15-2004, 09:38 AM

H1s. I can recommend to not go with the el cheapo bulbs you see on eBay that have blue coatings to simulate the look of HID bulbs. Try the Osram Silverstars or Philips Vision Plus.

Mulder · 12-15-2004, 10:03 AM

If they are the OEM JDM HIDs the bulbs are D2S. For best lighting results only use industry-standard D2S bulbs such as Philips or Osram which are 4100K. Avoid aftermarket HID bulbs.
Also if you truly want the best results from your JDMs, and don't want to blind other drivers (especially with HIDs), you'll need to open them up and modify the internal plates to correct the RHD beam pattern.

Hank3 · 12-15-2004, 10:21 AM

Doh - I saw his thread title and assumed it wasn't HID. Thanks for covering for me Muld

boreas · 12-18-2004, 07:37 PM

thanks for the input guys~!!!!!!!

hybrid gti 2 · 12-18-2004, 08:20 PM

http://stores.ebay.com/AV-CompumiX-Xenon-Store

this guy often sells a hella / phillips 4100 d2s kit for $289. I got mine there

Mulder · 12-18-2004, 08:28 PM

He shouldn't need a kit if he already has a complete set of JDM HIDs with the ballasts and wiring. From his post all he seems to be looking for is bulbs.

boreas · 12-22-2004, 07:45 PM

yeah and the reason that i am replacing the bulb is the color of the beam turned yellowish.........any comments on that guys?

would the color of the beam fade or is something else?

boreas · 12-22-2004, 07:46 PM

oh btw the projector is only used for least than 2yrs

Mulder · 12-22-2004, 07:52 PM

HID bulbs do change color sometimes. If this has happened you will need to replace the bulb.

boreas · 12-23-2004, 12:43 AM

any idea where i can get a better deal for a pair of 6000k or above (on the web)?

the most ideal one for me is 120000k

waiting for your opinions~!

thanks guys~!

garie · 12-23-2004, 04:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boreas

the most ideal one for me is 120000k

serious? that would be like dark blue light.....

Mulder · 12-23-2004, 08:11 AM

Like I said, OEM HID bulbs are all 4100K. Which is what you should stick with if you want the maximum useful light output from those lights. Plus they must be D2S bulbs. Most that you will find will be 4100 0r 4300K. Why you think that 12000K would be ideal is beyond me, those would be almost useless.

boreas · 12-23-2004, 06:22 PM

oh i just like the color of those 120000k

but since u guys are strongly objecting i will be reconsidering it
how bout 6000k if avaible
i dont' like those 4000k cuz they look kinda white so.....

boreas · 12-23-2004, 06:25 PM

besides i live in an urban area and rarely go out of town using my ride so the color is the most thing that i concern.....hehee

boreas · 12-23-2004, 06:32 PM

oh and another question..................(i know i know)..............

becuz wrx is running the DRL and the low beam in the same bulb, would the hid flick or dim when i put it on half pwr?(let's say the i have the light switch off and hand brake is released)

Mulder · 12-23-2004, 11:23 PM

Yes 4100K is kinda white, that's the idea. Anything higher will have more blue content with less usable light and more glare, which should be of particular concern to you if you're in an urban area where you are more likely to be annoying oncoming drivers with those lights. More so if you don't modify the RHD beam pattern which I highly recommend that you do before using them.
As for the DRL question, when installing HIDs you MUST disable the DRL control module by the glovebox by unplugging it. You should also not connect the negative side of the ballasts to the headlight switched ground circuit, but directly to chassis or battery ground.

boreas · 12-24-2004, 09:11 PM

as for the RHD beam pattern i have already done that

but i couldn't find the neg for my ballast can u provide some more info on that, cuz the whole thing came in with the plug and play harrness

Hank3 · 12-25-2004, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boreas

yeah and the reason that i am replacing the bulb is the color of the beam turned yellowish.........any comments on that guys?

would the color of the beam fade or is something else?

With HID bulbs, ~100 hours is needed to fully colorshift - also referred to as "burn-in" most of the yellow will be gone before that. After that, you begin the purple-ing and blue-ing.

12-15-2004, 05:00 AM	#1
boreas Scooby Newbie Member#: 57078 Join Date: Mar 2004	question on 02 wrx jdm projector bulb size? can anyone tell me what size of the bulbs is my 02 wrx jdm hid projector using? any suggestions on which brand and k i should get for the best result?? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

12-15-2004, 09:38 AM	#2
Hank3 Scooby Guru Member#: 16157 Join Date: Mar 2002 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Tallahassee, FL Vehicle: '03 Mazda P5 <>< '02 WRX & '08 MS3 SOLD!!!	H1s. I can recommend to not go with the el cheapo bulbs you see on eBay that have blue coatings to simulate the look of HID bulbs. Try the Osram Silverstars or Philips Vision Plus. Last edited by Hank3; 12-15-2004 at 09:46 AM.

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12-15-2004, 10:03 AM	#3
Mulder Trust no one Moderator Member#: 11170 Join Date: Oct 2001 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: NYC Vehicle: 02 WRX 05 GTO/11 Sonata(!)	If they are the OEM JDM HIDs the bulbs are D2S. For best lighting results only use industry-standard D2S bulbs such as Philips or Osram which are 4100K. Avoid aftermarket HID bulbs. Also if you truly want the best results from your JDMs, and don't want to blind other drivers (especially with HIDs), you'll need to open them up and modify the internal plates to correct the RHD beam pattern.

12-15-2004, 10:21 AM	#4
Hank3 Scooby Guru Member#: 16157 Join Date: Mar 2002 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Tallahassee, FL Vehicle: '03 Mazda P5 <>< '02 WRX & '08 MS3 SOLD!!!	Doh - I saw his thread title and assumed it wasn't HID. Thanks for covering for me Muld

12-18-2004, 07:37 PM	#5
boreas Scooby Newbie Member#: 57078 Join Date: Mar 2004	thanks for the input guys~!!!!!!!

12-18-2004, 08:20 PM	#6
hybrid gti 2 Scooby Guru Member#: 67004 Join Date: Jul 2004 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: (818) 200k+ ej205 ppg 5mt Vehicle: 02 vf30 pnp wagon silver and cf	http://stores.ebay.com/AV-CompumiX-Xenon-Store this guy often sells a hella / phillips 4100 d2s kit for $289. I got mine there

12-18-2004, 08:28 PM	#7
Mulder Trust no one Moderator Member#: 11170 Join Date: Oct 2001 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: NYC Vehicle: 02 WRX 05 GTO/11 Sonata(!)	He shouldn't need a kit if he already has a complete set of JDM HIDs with the ballasts and wiring. From his post all he seems to be looking for is bulbs.

12-22-2004, 07:45 PM	#8
boreas Scooby Newbie Member#: 57078 Join Date: Mar 2004	yeah and the reason that i am replacing the bulb is the color of the beam turned yellowish.........any comments on that guys? would the color of the beam fade or is something else?

12-22-2004, 07:46 PM	#9
boreas Scooby Newbie Member#: 57078 Join Date: Mar 2004	oh btw the projector is only used for least than 2yrs

12-22-2004, 07:52 PM	#10
Mulder Trust no one Moderator Member#: 11170 Join Date: Oct 2001 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: NYC Vehicle: 02 WRX 05 GTO/11 Sonata(!)	HID bulbs do change color sometimes. If this has happened you will need to replace the bulb.

12-23-2004, 12:43 AM	#11
boreas Scooby Newbie Member#: 57078 Join Date: Mar 2004	any idea where i can get a better deal for a pair of 6000k or above (on the web)? the most ideal one for me is 120000k waiting for your opinions~! thanks guys~!

12-23-2004, 08:11 AM	#13
Mulder Trust no one Moderator Member#: 11170 Join Date: Oct 2001 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: NYC Vehicle: 02 WRX 05 GTO/11 Sonata(!)	Like I said, OEM HID bulbs are all 4100K. Which is what you should stick with if you want the maximum useful light output from those lights. Plus they must be D2S bulbs. Most that you will find will be 4100 0r 4300K. Why you think that 12000K would be ideal is beyond me, those would be almost useless.

12-23-2004, 06:22 PM	#14
boreas Scooby Newbie Member#: 57078 Join Date: Mar 2004	oh i just like the color of those 120000k but since u guys are strongly objecting i will be reconsidering it how bout 6000k if avaible i dont' like those 4000k cuz they look kinda white so.....

12-23-2004, 06:25 PM	#15
boreas Scooby Newbie Member#: 57078 Join Date: Mar 2004	besides i live in an urban area and rarely go out of town using my ride so the color is the most thing that i concern.....hehee

12-23-2004, 06:32 PM	#16
boreas Scooby Newbie Member#: 57078 Join Date: Mar 2004	oh and another question..................(i know i know).............. becuz wrx is running the DRL and the low beam in the same bulb, would the hid flick or dim when i put it on half pwr?(let's say the i have the light switch off and hand brake is released)

12-23-2004, 11:23 PM	#17
Mulder Trust no one Moderator Member#: 11170 Join Date: Oct 2001 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: NYC Vehicle: 02 WRX 05 GTO/11 Sonata(!)	Yes 4100K is kinda white, that's the idea. Anything higher will have more blue content with less usable light and more glare, which should be of particular concern to you if you're in an urban area where you are more likely to be annoying oncoming drivers with those lights. More so if you don't modify the RHD beam pattern which I highly recommend that you do before using them. As for the DRL question, when installing HIDs you MUST disable the DRL control module by the glovebox by unplugging it. You should also not connect the negative side of the ballasts to the headlight switched ground circuit, but directly to chassis or battery ground.

12-24-2004, 09:11 PM	#18
boreas Scooby Newbie Member#: 57078 Join Date: Mar 2004	as for the RHD beam pattern i have already done that but i couldn't find the neg for my ballast can u provide some more info on that, cuz the whole thing came in with the plug and play harrness