A question about Xenon bulbs for headlights

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gsharkattack8
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I see all the great posts about how to convert to HID's but I do not want to attempt that. I have a 2008 2.5 coupe and I would like to just replace the bulb with a xenon bulb, a whiter light. Is there an easy way to do this and what is the bulb number for this? What vendor do you suggest with a good product. For a previous car, I purchased bulbs from Toucan Industries. I understand they are out of business now.

Any help would be great. I am quite new at this. Thanks



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You can't do Xenon that way but you can order a hyper-white replacement bulb

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LongBeachCoupe
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Hey G!

The thing is, because of the design, you have to take off the front bumper, or go thru the wheelwell to get to the headlight bulbs...

Im not sure if anyone has just swapped them for aftermarket bulbs, but HID kits are cheap enough, and for the most part, very plug and play...

gsharkattack8
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OK........looks like I'll be taking off the front bumper. Thanks for the info.

Who do you recommend purchasing them from?

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seller Supervtec on ebay

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phobs
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or from DDMtuning.com, they have a lifetime warranty.

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yea i would say get them from ddm (http://www.ddmtuning.com/hidkihidbuhi.html) it only took me like 30min to install each side during my lunch and it is all plug and play, no cutting wires or having to use the soldering gun. i have only had them installed for a day but they look amazing and the best price i have seen


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