HID Projector Retrofits by garyq

**red_one** · February 19th, 2017 11:50 AM

So my 2011 ASX factory HID are still good. No color shift yet. But I want more distance and light so thinking of getting Osram Night Breaker Unlimited Xenarc D2S.

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**red_one** · February 19th, 2017 11:51 AM

According to the spec of Osram NBU Xenarc has same lifespan as standard HID.

- 2000 hour lifespan lasts 6-10 years under average daily use

So they computed average daily use as:

10 years: 2000 / 10 years / 365 days = 0.547 hour = 32 minutes daily

6 years: 2000 / 6 years / 365 days = 0.913 hour = 54 minutes daily

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**baludoy** · February 19th, 2017 08:23 PM

Originally Posted by red_one

So my 2011 ASX factory HID are still good. No color shift yet. But I want more distance and light so thinking of getting Osram Night Breaker Unlimited Xenarc D2S.

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What's the brand of your factory installed hid unit bro?

to be or not to be, that always confuses me!

**red_one** · February 20th, 2017 09:48 AM

Originally Posted by baludoy

What's the brand of your factory installed hid unit bro?

to be or not to be, that always confuses me!

Stock HID is Philips 85122+ D2S 4300K.

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**aeis** · March 17th, 2017 12:10 AM

Sir Gary need your advise wala pa kasi kami experience sa HL retrofit. Just bought the New Sta fe and we did not know na mahina pala ang HL nito. What can you suggest. Ano ba yung nababasa ko dito sa thread na Stage 3 installation niyo. May nagawa na ba kayong latest model ng Sta fe. Ito bang retrofit niy hindi ba nakakasilaw sa oncoming cars ito kasi ang common complain pag naka HID di ba?

**Kensunhid** · June 30th, 2017 05:13 AM

Originally Posted by red_one

When do you need to replace HID bulb? Does it gets dimmer and dimmer through the years? Or just suddenly stops lighting?

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The average lifespan of HID bulbs fluctuates between 2-3 years, so it depends. Ususally it is worth replacing them when they lose 50% of their capacity or "get half dimmer" as you put it. Also they can change their primary color, so whenever you notice any of those alterations, you can replace your HIDs if you intent to keep your car attended.
On Kensun not only can you buy good bulbs but also choose ones that fit specially your car make and model: KENSUN Inc

**red_one** · June 30th, 2017 08:20 AM

Originally Posted by Kensunhid

The average lifespan of HID bulbs fluctuates between 2-3 years, so it depends. Ususally it is worth replacing them when they lose 50% of their capacity or "get half dimmer" as you put it. Also they can change their primary color, so whenever you notice any of those alterations, you can replace your HIDs if you intent to keep your car attended.
On Kensun not only can you buy good bulbs but also choose ones that fit specially your car make and model: KENSUN Inc

I already replaced my HID to Osram Cool Blue Intense Xenarc D2S. Really great bulbs with great reviews. I highly recommend them.

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**baludoy** · June 30th, 2017 09:09 AM

^ how does that work? is the system still similar to the hid ? or it's just plug and play for those cars not oem hid equipped? where was it bought and for how much? tnx

**jut703** · June 30th, 2017 10:35 AM

Originally Posted by baludoy

^ how does that work? is the system still similar to the hid ? or it's just plug and play for those cars not oem hid equipped? where was it bought and for how much? tnx

It's a replacement bulb for cars with true HID already (either OEM or retrofit). It uses the D2S socket fot HID bulbs instead of the usual H4/H7/H11 for halogen.

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**baludoy** · June 30th, 2017 10:45 AM

^ ah ok. so it's just plug and play to oem HIDs pala

mine is nearing 10 yrs na din pero it's still doing good. i think phillips brand siya on my fd 2.0 s-l