Everybodys talking about the HID headlamps. That includes a little something called the D2S bulb. Find out what it is all about here.
The missing jigsaw piece
There are bulbs and more bulbs. Car owners are in a dither wondering what to go for when converting their headlamps from halogen lamps to the HID lamps. For owners, the D2S bulb would do well for their old car models as long as the headlamp housing can take in the new lamps.
A D2S bulb was initially used by BMW. This differs from the D2R at the base. The D2R was designed for Mercedez-Benz, so thats where the difference lies. This difference is not about the lighting quality but about fitment purposes. The notch and the fastening system differ. Youll also know if it is a D2S because the capsule does not carry ceramic paint on the sides.
A D2S bulb can only be used in vehicles carrying Xenon headlights from the same manufacturer. If in your case the missing piece is the Xenon headlights, you will need an HID kit. So, before you gleefully jump into the conversion bandwagon, check out your car if you need a kit or not. Dont go for those tinted headlights because you wont be getting the genuine...