Just Installed The Philips Xtreme Vision Gen2 D3S HID Bulbs

[Mad Maxx]

Install wasn't bad at all. Pretty easy actually. No more time consuming than changing out a Halogen Bulb.

Just be firm but gentle when disconnecting the Plug from the Bulb, and like a few others have said, if you have big hands, getting the Bulb Retainer on & off could be tricky. Other than that, it's easy.

Color difference and brightness, OH YEA!! Even though it's broad daylight out right now, I could see a noticeable difference.

I highly recommend the Philips Xtreme Vision Gen2's to anyone looking for an upgrade. They are currently the brightest HID bulb out right now.

Here's a Vid of a shootout that was done between all the top HID Bulb Models out right now, and the XV Gen2's smoke the competition.

 

[CMoore711]

Take some night shots of the light output and post them up if you can! Definitely been looking to upgrade the bulbs, the stock headlights aren't bad, but coming from a previous vehicle with a proper projector retrofit they leave a bit to be desired in the light output department.

 

[Dustin Hendrick]

I'm looking to install HIDs on my wife's Yukon SLT. I've been pulled over at night in my Sierra and the cop claimed he thought my hi beams were on. I don't want my wife having this issue. Will she be fine if I keep them aimed down?

 

[Mad Maxx]

Went for a drive last night and they are def noticeably brighter and whiter than the OE Osram Bulbs.

I agree with the headlights being aimed too high on these trucks from the factory. Same thing with my old '16 Silverado 1500 with the full LED headlights, WAY too high.

When I got this truck, the lights were aimed so high, they were shining over the roof of the cars in front of me, and passing me in the other direction. I really felt bad. I aimed the headlights down exactly 1 turn, and they are perfect now.

 

[OilfieldTrash78]

What bulbs did you go with? Or better yet, from where? Do you have a link?

 

[Mad Maxx]

What bulbs did you go with? Or better yet, from where? Do you have a link?

https://www.hidconcept.com/products/d3s-philips-hid-x-treme-vision-150-42403xv2c1-bulbs-pack-of-2

 

[Mad Maxx]

Here's a crappy night pic. Fogs are the new Putco Silver Lux LED's, rated at 6500k. Headlights are rated at 4800k.

In person there is a color difference. Headlights are pure white, and Fogs have a light purple tint to them.

 

[OilfieldTrash78]

Just ordered mine. I have been looking for a way to get more light, and hopefully this does it.

 

[Boyd]

Thanks for a great post with tons of information. The video was a big help. I'm a bit new in this arena since I just sold my 90 Silverado (that I bought new 27 years ago. great truck) Are these just plug and play on a 2012 Yukon Denali? Thanks again for the help!

 

[OilfieldTrash78]

Got mine installed. You can definitely tell they are brighter and whiter. The install is a pain, but not too bad!

Now if I could find some brighter fog lights.