Anyone have problems with aftermarket HID bulbs?

[nramsey]

Hi all,

I've got OEM bi-xenons and am interested in changing to either a 5000k or 6000k bulbs. A while back there was a thread where a few folks with later model cars ('07s and '08s) were having problems with theirs not working properly with the OEM ballasts, but I can't seem to find the thread with the new search. I'm looking to get the bulbs from either DDM or ECS.

So, to expedite the process, can you folks chime in with your experiences with higher K bulbs on cars that came with OEM bi-xenons?

[Operator]

Not sure if this is the thread you were looking at: http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?279674-Bi-Xenon-Headlight-Bulb-Change&highlight=ballast

[nramsey]

Indeed it is, thanks! Does anyone have any additional datapoints to add to the discussion regarding whether aftermarket HID bulbs worked on your OEM bi-xenon car?

[nramsey]

Come on, nobody has installed aftermarket bulbs on their OEM xenons lately? I'm trying to figure out if those two guys in that post are the exception, or if lots of people have issues.