OEM HID Lifespan?
 

Has anyone had to replace there stock HID bulbs? I only ask cuz i was randomly looking at prices on this website and saw our bulbs are $209 ea.

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is that ur car in ur sig?

1. buy aftermarket

2. a long time, unlike traditional halagon there is no filament, so they last significantloy longer

You don't have to buy OEM. Any D2S will do.

Nice to know.. i'm suprised no one has asked this question before cuz i didnt have shit come up when i searched it

Yes but my car doesnt have that paint job any more I've just been too lazy to take pictures to update it.

M3F my friend, where you'll find all the answers to your non-performance questions.

You can get name-brand D2S lamps on Amazon.com all day long for $40-$80.

Right now Philips is cheapest @ $37, then GE @ $60, and Sylvania @ $80 per bulb.

Six months ago Sylvania was the cheapest @ ~$35. Don't ask me why.

You can get replacement bulbs from DDM for around $20 a pair...