B8.5 HID bulbs...whats different between the 2 pictured below?

[quietcropduster]

1 of my headlights was out. Bought a used set from a forum member. The new (to me) bulb is not nearly as bright as my other bulb.

Bulb on left is my old one, bulb on right is 1 of the new (to me) bulbs. Previous owner said they came off a s4 that had less than 10K miles b4 he upgraded.


Thoughts?

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[quietcropduster]

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[4n4sd6]

The new bulb on the right is a 35w where the older bulb on the left is a 55w. Color temp could also be different making it not appear as bright as well.


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[Sceanzo]

The new bulb on the right is a 35w where the older bulb on the left is a 55w. Color temp could also be different making it not appear as bright as well.


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It says 35w on both bulbs

[DBFL]

The new bulb on the right is a 35w where the older bulb on the left is a 55w. Color temp could also be different making it not appear as bright as well.


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If you zoom in it says 35w on both.

[4n4sd6]

It says 35w on both bulbs

I apologize you are right. After blowing the picture up I do see that they are the same wattage.


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[4n4sd6]

If you zoom in it says 35w on both.

Yeah I see that now. The black label and my old eyes threw me off. Lol. Thanks.


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[SwankP3RF3ct10n]

Most likely, one came from a B8 and one from a B8.5. Same type of bulb, but slightly different temp.

[quietcropduster]

Most likely, one came from a B8 and one from a B8.5. Same type of bulb, but slightly different temp.

I'll take a pic tonight, don't even seen kelvin related. Just seems more dim lol

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