Help Is Osram CBI D2S the best bulbs out there?
02-05-2013 | 12:01 AM
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I decided to keep the Osram Xenarc 5000k CBI and they match pretty well.
The best HID bulbs that I've experienced in any vehicle so far.
I started another thread regarding my issue:
https://www.myg37.com/forums/g37-sed...snt-right.html
I need to take some more accurate pictures of them, but here is one with only a few hours burn-in:
It appears more yellow in this pic, but in actuality, it is pure white...it has gotten more white now and the fogs shows more blue in this pic.
The best HID bulbs that I've experienced in any vehicle so far.
I started another thread regarding my issue:
https://www.myg37.com/forums/g37-sed...snt-right.html
I need to take some more accurate pictures of them, but here is one with only a few hours burn-in:
It appears more yellow in this pic, but in actuality, it is pure white...it has gotten more white now and the fogs shows more blue in this pic.
BTW, which bulbs would you recommend if you wanted to have some blue like your fogs?
02-05-2013 | 02:03 PM
#17
These PIAA 6600 Super Cobalt HID might be your ticket...an expensive ticket!
PIAA Super Cobalt D2S H.I.D.
I don't have any information/background regarding their quality or how well they will work with our headlights.
Due to our Fresnel type projector lenses, we will never get that pure white with that touch of blue. Will need a retrofit done with clear lenses.
These Osram CIB will color shift a little as they burn-in and will get close to 5500k...pretty close to the fog's color.
I'm happy with the set up I have now.
02-05-2013 | 10:54 PM
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The closest would be high quality 6000k D2S bulbs, but will sacrifice some light output.
These PIAA 6600 Super Cobalt HID might be your ticket...an expensive ticket!
PIAA Super Cobalt D2S H.I.D.
I don't have any information/background regarding their quality or how well they will work with our headlights.
Due to our Fresnel type projector lenses, we will never get that pure white with that touch of blue. Will need a retrofit done with clear lenses.
These Osram CIB will color shift a little as they burn-in and will get close to 5500k...pretty close to the fog's color.
I'm happy with the set up I have now.
These PIAA 6600 Super Cobalt HID might be your ticket...an expensive ticket!
PIAA Super Cobalt D2S H.I.D.
I don't have any information/background regarding their quality or how well they will work with our headlights.
Due to our Fresnel type projector lenses, we will never get that pure white with that touch of blue. Will need a retrofit done with clear lenses.
These Osram CIB will color shift a little as they burn-in and will get close to 5500k...pretty close to the fog's color.
I'm happy with the set up I have now.
02-07-2013 | 12:56 AM
#19
D2S: Osram Xenarc 66240 CBI - HID Bulbs from The Retrofit Source Inc
As far as the "whitest" and the brightest...yes!
Infiniti G's use D2S bulbs...as long as they are D2S, then they should fit.
More info here about the Osram Xenarc 66240 CBI bulbs:
New Osram D2S Bulb Xenarc Cool Blue Intense
There is a new bulb out from Philips, which seem to be comparable to the Osram CBI bulbs:
New Philips Xenon X-tremeVision
Hope this helps.
02-14-2013 | 12:46 AM
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These are the ones I have:
D2S: Osram Xenarc 66240 CBI - HID Bulbs from The Retrofit Source Inc
As far as the "whitest" and the brightest...yes!
Infiniti G's use D2S bulbs...as long as they are D2S, then they should fit.
More info here about the Osram Xenarc 66240 CBI bulbs:
New Osram D2S Bulb Xenarc Cool Blue Intense
There is a new bulb out from Philips, which seem to be comparable to the Osram CBI bulbs:
New Philips Xenon X-tremeVision
Hope this helps.
D2S: Osram Xenarc 66240 CBI - HID Bulbs from The Retrofit Source Inc
As far as the "whitest" and the brightest...yes!
Infiniti G's use D2S bulbs...as long as they are D2S, then they should fit.
More info here about the Osram Xenarc 66240 CBI bulbs:
New Osram D2S Bulb Xenarc Cool Blue Intense
There is a new bulb out from Philips, which seem to be comparable to the Osram CBI bulbs:
New Philips Xenon X-tremeVision
Hope this helps.
02-14-2013 | 11:02 AM
#22
The Philips X-tremeVision are actually the brightest in the market now, but only in Europe for the time being. They were just released a week ago.
Keep in mind that the OSRAM 66240 CBI are NOT DOT approved, but rather ECE approved (Europe's DOT.) They will still work on your car the same. I don't think the OSRAM 66240 CBI are actually approved for use in the USA, but who's going to check? =P
But there seems to be WRONG information given here. They are not actually "brighter" than any other 4200K bulb. The lumens, a measure of light intensity, is actually the SAME between the Osram 66240 CBI and the Philips 85122+ or the standard OEM HID bulb. The reason why Osram 66240 CBI is actually the desired bulb because it matches the same amount of brightness but at a higher color temperature, meaning that it is actually slightly bluer, but you can still see the same amount of light.
Usually, the higher color temperature you go, the less lumens you get and less usable light you see in the road. For some people, the bluer color doesn't justify the price difference ($100 vs. $180) for the same amount of light output, except one is more bluish/white than the other.
I had the Philips 85122+ and then swapped over to the Osram 66240 CBI, but I the light output is exactly the same when both are brand new. The CBI is just bluer/whiter than the Philips 85122+.
Keep in mind that the OSRAM 66240 CBI are NOT DOT approved, but rather ECE approved (Europe's DOT.) They will still work on your car the same. I don't think the OSRAM 66240 CBI are actually approved for use in the USA, but who's going to check? =P
But there seems to be WRONG information given here. They are not actually "brighter" than any other 4200K bulb. The lumens, a measure of light intensity, is actually the SAME between the Osram 66240 CBI and the Philips 85122+ or the standard OEM HID bulb. The reason why Osram 66240 CBI is actually the desired bulb because it matches the same amount of brightness but at a higher color temperature, meaning that it is actually slightly bluer, but you can still see the same amount of light.
Usually, the higher color temperature you go, the less lumens you get and less usable light you see in the road. For some people, the bluer color doesn't justify the price difference ($100 vs. $180) for the same amount of light output, except one is more bluish/white than the other.
I had the Philips 85122+ and then swapped over to the Osram 66240 CBI, but I the light output is exactly the same when both are brand new. The CBI is just bluer/whiter than the Philips 85122+.
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02-14-2013 | 10:39 PM
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The Philips X-tremeVision are actually the brightest in the market now, but only in Europe for the time being. They were just released a week ago.
Keep in mind that the OSRAM 66240 CBI are NOT DOT approved, but rather ECE approved (Europe's DOT.) They will still work on your car the same. I don't think the OSRAM 66240 CBI are actually approved for use in the USA, but who's going to check? =P
But there seems to be WRONG information given here. They are not actually "brighter" than any other 4200K bulb. The lumens, a measure of light intensity, is actually the SAME between the Osram 66240 CBI and the Philips 85122+ or the standard OEM HID bulb. The reason why Osram 66240 CBI is actually the desired bulb because it matches the same amount of brightness but at a higher color temperature, meaning that it is actually slightly bluer, but you can still see the same amount of light.
Usually, the higher color temperature you go, the less lumens you get and less usable light you see in the road. For some people, the bluer color doesn't justify the price difference ($100 vs. $180) for the same amount of light output, except one is more bluish/white than the other.
I had the Philips 85122+ and then swapped over to the Osram 66240 CBI, but I the light output is exactly the same when both are brand new. The CBI is just bluer/whiter than the Philips 85122+.
Keep in mind that the OSRAM 66240 CBI are NOT DOT approved, but rather ECE approved (Europe's DOT.) They will still work on your car the same. I don't think the OSRAM 66240 CBI are actually approved for use in the USA, but who's going to check? =P
But there seems to be WRONG information given here. They are not actually "brighter" than any other 4200K bulb. The lumens, a measure of light intensity, is actually the SAME between the Osram 66240 CBI and the Philips 85122+ or the standard OEM HID bulb. The reason why Osram 66240 CBI is actually the desired bulb because it matches the same amount of brightness but at a higher color temperature, meaning that it is actually slightly bluer, but you can still see the same amount of light.
Usually, the higher color temperature you go, the less lumens you get and less usable light you see in the road. For some people, the bluer color doesn't justify the price difference ($100 vs. $180) for the same amount of light output, except one is more bluish/white than the other.
I had the Philips 85122+ and then swapped over to the Osram 66240 CBI, but I the light output is exactly the same when both are brand new. The CBI is just bluer/whiter than the Philips 85122+.
02-15-2013 | 09:57 AM
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Just googled this info, 2 me they look much brighter, but good to know the info. Im very happy with CBI, no plans for changing bulbs, I was going to get that bulb from phillips Philips X-tremeVision for my fogs, I believe they have them in the H1 or H11 instead got the Crystal Vision Ultra from Philips for the fogs which match and have nice contrast with the CBI.
02-21-2013 | 08:47 AM
#30
FWIW, my old pic comparo of these bulbs.
Btw, these are designed to emit 5000k color to compensate for the natural tendency for our OEM 4300k bulbs to colorshift after a while. The CBI's are not supposed to shift further as it's meant to be able to replace a burnt bulb while maintaining equal color and intensity between the new bulb and the old one.
Osram Cool Blue Intense vs. OEM - Pic comparo - G35Driver
Btw, these are designed to emit 5000k color to compensate for the natural tendency for our OEM 4300k bulbs to colorshift after a while. The CBI's are not supposed to shift further as it's meant to be able to replace a burnt bulb while maintaining equal color and intensity between the new bulb and the old one.
Osram Cool Blue Intense vs. OEM - Pic comparo - G35Driver