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Bulb in V7 STI has decided to retire. Rocked down to Ripco for a replacement bulb to be told luckily the price has come down a fair bit and they now only $280!!

I only want the bulb not whole light assembly.

No no, that's just the bulb. HOLY SHIT!!

So they last ten years apparently but my old halogens lasted roughly 3 years Nd were only $20 a bulb. Do the math.

Anyone found cheaper options out there coz sod that price!!

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You might be able to find an aftermarket one floating around on trademe or ebay or even try a wreaker, but the low down is HID bulbs are expensive ( i had to replace one in my B4 which was $200)

Its just one of those things to bite the bullet with.....

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 familyman said:

Bulb in V7 STI has decided to retire. Rocked down to Ripco for a replacement bulb to be told luckily the price has come down a fair bit and they now only $280!!

I only want the bulb not whole light assembly.

No no, that's just the bulb. HOLY ****!!

So they last ten years apparently but my old halogens lasted roughly 3 years Nd were only $20 a bulb. Do the math.

Anyone found cheaper options out there coz sod that price!!

Mine decided to do the same; not only the bulb but the whole unit, so i went and bought an aftermarket kits

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yeah theres nothing wrong with the ones on trademe. just that retails store has a mark up on everything. they know what the actual price are getting from subaru so they try to match or better it

getting aftermarket kit is also alot cheaper

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WR Twiggs in Wellington are the local Narva and Hella stockists/distributors. Simon got his Panasonic HID bulbs there (which i believe to be a OEM part number), I don't think there are that many HID bulb manufacturers out there - maybe 2 or 3

I get a significant trade discount there, which also helps

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hey guys,

Got an HID set from one of my mates, for just converting the 4k factory HID bulb to 6k or 12k he is just selling it for $80, it is really an awesome deal. Got my headlights changed and my fog lamps into an HID upgrade both 12k... no problems with the police or whatsoever...

Got a rally type headlights frame as well, its the one on my profile pic, got it off because my missis wanted the factory one. hehehe

If you wanted one just give me a msg and i'll hook you up.

rocas1925

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