Xenon Replacement Bulb D1S

[quasio]

Hey guys,
Looks like one of my xenon bulbs is going (130i 2006) it turned very red/orange-ish today, so I believe its going to blow.

Trying to do some research,
Looking at Tichers/ECS tuning its nearly 192USD (not including shipping) for 1 bulb.
Then there's like thousands of other places doing 80USD for a pair of bulbs.
And then there's ebay ones for $30AUD, but have heard stories they may destroy the ballast etc..

Anyone know/tried any decent good quality bulb? or just go the oem one for safety?

[luster]

One of mine just blew up *sigh*

I ordered a pair of new ones, you really want to get the original (Sylvania).

You can save some cash and buy my old working single if you like! (I'm going to put 2 brand new ones in)

[quasio]

Ah ok, that may be an idea, i'll pm you on that single one.

But where did you get the new ones from and for how much? whats sylvania? haven't heard of that one

[luster]

I ordered the exact part number that I took from the car. Turned out to be Sylvania (Osram).

I ordered from Amazon, I believe the link is:

http://www.amazon.com/Sylvania-EAWHI.../dp/B005QQXO1U

[MickyD]

you should replace both at the same time, otherwise they'll look quite different - HID globes change color over time.

[pavo335]

Originally Posted by MickyD

you should replace both at the same time, otherwise they'll look quite different - HID globes change color over time.

Plus one. If you are after a stock one you can have mine I have a spare

[Mstandard]

You can try Philips XenStart D1S. They are OE on alot of cars that use D1S bulbs.

I had Philips 85122 D2S (same output) in my RX330 retroed headlights and they were great.