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Old Oct 24, 2007 | 02:48 AM
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hey whatz up everybody!!!

im lookin to get some luminics ultra violet bulbs
for my Xb

i went to their website and called their number but
to no avail

does anybody know where else i can get these bulbs??
thanks
Old Oct 24, 2007 | 03:45 AM
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Island Motor Sports has them in stock. There in Buena Park (714) 522-7457.
Old Oct 24, 2007 | 03:46 AM
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Buy HID 6000k
Old Oct 24, 2007 | 03:48 AM
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luminics bulbs...that is something i haven't heard about in a while.
Old Oct 24, 2007 | 06:02 AM
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Don't do it! They fried my friends harness, and my wires were getting waaaay to hot for comfort. Do yourself a favor and get a better bulb or HIDS.
Old Oct 24, 2007 | 12:58 PM
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My harness and connector were fried that why I tell anyone that ask to put HID
Old Oct 24, 2007 | 04:24 PM
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Old Oct 24, 2007 | 04:51 PM
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Luminics fried my harness as well. But if you must, The car shop at the Block in Orange still sells them.

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Old Oct 24, 2007 | 05:43 PM
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did any one tell u guys when u buy luminics bulbs to buy those adapters so the harness wont fry? but im gonna have to agree with everone eles buy 6000K HID'S or even 9000K ur view at night will be so much better
Old Oct 24, 2007 | 06:42 PM
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Yes the adapter LoL it don't work I had it in my tC and I was going to Las Vegas one night and with adapter it fried connector and wires I had to repair it in the side of the road. Luminics oh boy!
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AND, Luminics claimed to be "stock wattage" Sure...

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Old Oct 24, 2007 | 10:51 PM
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I didn't have any problems with my harnesses frying, but one of the bulbs burnt out just a few months after I got them.

Oh well. Stock bulbs it is for me.
Old Oct 25, 2007 | 12:08 AM
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DON'T DO IT!!!
I have heard nothing but bad things about them. Everyone in Xclusive Scions had them and we all got rid of them real quick.
Dino walked up to Luminics and told them what was going on and we were told that "you must be putting them in wrong."
Old Oct 25, 2007 | 03:06 AM
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wow!! so many bad reviews about 'em??

what if if get them with the harness??
will it they work fine??

i really want them ultra violet bulbs
does anybody know any other company that makes
these kind of bulbs besides luminics??

unfortunately, i don't have $200-300 to spend on
HID's right now
Old Oct 25, 2007 | 03:23 AM
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Originally Posted by glortiz_99
Yes the adapter LoL it don't work I had it in my tC and I was going to Las Vegas one night and with adapter it fried connector and wires I had to repair it in the side of the road. Luminics oh boy!
Like a said before the harness don't work
Old Oct 27, 2007 | 02:40 AM
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I wouldn't trust anything they sell. Just save a little extra cahs and get PIAA's or another established company if you don't wanna go the HID route. I've got PIAA'a that have a purpleish tint to them,. They look great.
Old Oct 27, 2007 | 01:47 PM
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HID's in the Sponsor Sales section run from $115 to $140, typically.

I'll tell ya, I'm more than satisfied with my HIDs
Definitely worth the money for me.
Old Oct 27, 2007 | 02:40 PM
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I have had them now for 3 yrs same set no prob get them there good
Old Oct 27, 2007 | 09:20 PM
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i recently switch the Luminics back to stock (after more than a year without problems) so that the headlights matches the fog lights. but yeah, their lights are hot.
Old Oct 27, 2007 | 10:34 PM
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I had Luminics bulbs, and the harness melted as well. I have 6K McCullochs HID's now, and I would NEVER go back.

Seriously, it's like night and day how much extra light you have with HIDs.

Since they're plug and play, you won't have to splice your stock wires to upgrade them like you will with Luminics if you don't want the wires to melt.

Trust me dude, save a little more and get HIDs. You'll be very glad you did.



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