I need help replacing my HID bulbs!!!!!!

[ZoomMe3]

I have a 2006 3 that came stock with HID headlights and I need help trying to take out the factory bulbs? Do i have to remove the whole headlight or WHAT!!

[lucaspl88]

nope.. all you have to do is get the rubber boot out... then you have to unclip the connector and take the bulb out.. its using D2S bulb...

[ZoomMe3]

Thanks appreciate the advice! Whats your take on 12k hid? I just bought some and wondering if its a good idea.

[lucaspl88]

nope.. not a good idea.. here is why
4.5k HID = BEST VISIBILITY
6k HID = GOOD VISIBILITY WITH A HINT OF BLUE
8K HID = SEMI GOOD VISIBILITY, A LOT OF BLUE
10K HID = SOMETIMES TURNING INTO PURPLE COLOR
12K HID = PURPLE, LIGHT OUTPUT DECREASES, ITS JUST FOR COLOR NOW

[red headz]

Seems like 4.5K is the best of all worlds... since I need to see and all (eyeballs)

What is a good www. to get replacement HID bulbs? THey all seem so expensive.

And do I really need to purchase 2 at a time to match?

michael.

[skylar2ups]

I just ordered 8k for my 3 my boyfriend has 8k on his 2007 Eclispe and it's better visibility then my stock halogen.