I had cheaper aftermarket alternatives in 6K and output really lacks. I do not like the look of factory 4300K in our headlights so I am looking for 5000K replacements at the moment.

You can look up Morimoto for replacements.
I have heard some good things about them.

If not, then Amazon or ebay for OEM providers (Osram, Phillips, etc)

Here's a great thread regarding OEM bulb part numbers and their ratings. I would use that link to help if your buying bulbs off amazon or ebay.

I was running DDM tuning 6k d1s bulbs and they were only $50+shipping. Price was good, but I waited 3 weeks from day the order was placed until they were in my touareg. I am on my 2nd set of replacements from them and had to wait equally as long. On top of all that, the output was greatly diminished. The color was there, but the output was poor.

I know output isn't that great in our touaregs through the fresnel lens and some modifications have been made (by other members) to increase performance, but I would say 4300K or 5000K is going to be the best bet for our lights.

 

I just found this forum posting from a couple years ago, good info:

http://www.clubtouareg.com/forums/f...parison-passenger-side-philips-6000k-drivers-side-oem-4300k-pictures-32466.html

 

Stick with 4300K for the best light output onto the road surface especially in the wet and buy only genuine Philips or Osram. Pay a few extra bucks for the best.

 

Does anyone know just by looking at the pictures within the below ebay posting if these Philips D1S Xenon bulbs are indeed 6000K?
What's throwing me off is that next to the number, it states DOT. I thought the 6000K bulbs were not DOT approved?

eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices

 

Gonna be a standard capsule color. 4300K

 

I noticed on mine that Osram 4300 is slightly whiter then Phillips version.

 

6000 Kelvin is Essential

The answer for this is SIMPLE.... You should always use 6000 K HID lamps on Hi Beam or Dual Beam Headlights!!!!

Ok, now take a DEEP BREATH...and wait for it...

Lamps at 6000 Kelvin will cause reflective road signs and markers to "FLARE" and stand out like "white ones and a black dog" , and as such most regulatory authorities do not sanction them for Road Use! ....GOT THAT....!!!

Now think of this, the reflective stripes and checkers on our friendly local police cars also react the same as the Road Signs, they flare back at you.. Which also makes them stand out like organ stops when they are sitting at the side of the road with the old hand held radar/laser. I have picked them up more than 2 kilometres ahead on country roads without any light pollution.

So...never fit anything below 6000 K.... Could save you a Sh1t load of $$$$$$$,

Stuart.....

 

The answer for this is SIMPLE.... You should always use 6000 K HID lamps on Hi Beam or Dual Beam Headlights!!!!

Ok, now take a DEEP BREATH...and wait for it...

Lamps at 6000 Kelvin will cause reflective road signs and markers to "FLARE" and stand out like "white ones and a black dog" , and as such most regulatory authorities do not sanction them for Road Use! ....GOT THAT....!!!

Now think of this, the reflective stripes and checkers on our friendly local police cars also react the same as the Road Signs, they flare back at you.. Which also makes them stand out like organ stops when they are sitting at the side of the road with the old hand held radar/laser. I have picked them up more than 2 kilometres ahead on country roads without any light pollution.

So...never fit anything below 6000 K.... Could save you a Sh1t load of $$$$$$$,

Stuart.....

Love this post!!!! Bow Down

 

I got 6000k in my passat and its true, the reflectors do jump out. However, wish I got 4300k because we get so much rain around here. 6000k disperses more in rain/snow while 4300k will cut through a bit better. (this is the same reason the sky is blue, particles/rain/snow filter bluer light more readily because the wavelength is smaller.)

6000k bulbs are bluer and in rain they appear to have less output (to me).

cheers

 

How about a 4300 in the drivers side for rain and a 6000 in the passenger side for signs, cops etc?

 

What? Like this?

http://www.clubtouareg.com/forums/f...parison-passenger-side-philips-6000k-drivers-side-oem-4300k-pictures-32466.html

 

4100K in flourescent colors is called cool white ,
while 6000k is Daylight,Marty