Problems with Xenon dealer?
#31
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Re: Problems with Xenon dealer?
While anyone canpurchase Zenon gas headlight bulbs in blue or clear, true
H.I.D. conversion kits are mainly for motorcycles and com complete with
reflector. MB sells asan expensive option true H.I.D. headlights. These
light require aparticular style reflector for the low beams that is not
available in the aftermarket. P.
"Paul Hyndman" <nospam@me> wrote in message
news:EOKdnc_rhLfg-3XcRVn-tA@comcast.com...
> My apologies for cross-posting to several automotive groups, but I am
> hopeful of finding feedback for a supplier of Xenon replacement lamps (who
> seems to have disappeared!)
>
> One of my cars (Mercedes CLK) has factory equipment Xenon headlamps (D2R
> Philips), and one of them died. To ensure uniform color match, I opted to
> replace both lamps at this time, ordering them "next day delivery" from
what
> I had hoped was a reputable company (hid2go.com):
>
> http://www.hid2go.com/
>
> My Credit Card was charged on the 11th, and I also have a confirmation
email
> from the company. Their internal tracking number mentioned they were
shipped
> on the 12th, but their site now reports that tracking number does not
exist.
> I tried emailing them and leaving messages on their voicemail since the
> 12th, but have had no response from them?!?
>
> Before I report it to my credit card company as fraud and order from
another
> company, I'd like to know if anyone here has dealt with them and what
their
> experience has been. I'd not have so much angst were it not for the fact
> that I'm driving around with a headlamp out and no one has returned my
> messages.
>
> Thanks for any input!
>
> Paul
>
> --- http://www.astro-nut.com ---
>
>
H.I.D. conversion kits are mainly for motorcycles and com complete with
reflector. MB sells asan expensive option true H.I.D. headlights. These
light require aparticular style reflector for the low beams that is not
available in the aftermarket. P.
"Paul Hyndman" <nospam@me> wrote in message
news:EOKdnc_rhLfg-3XcRVn-tA@comcast.com...
> My apologies for cross-posting to several automotive groups, but I am
> hopeful of finding feedback for a supplier of Xenon replacement lamps (who
> seems to have disappeared!)
>
> One of my cars (Mercedes CLK) has factory equipment Xenon headlamps (D2R
> Philips), and one of them died. To ensure uniform color match, I opted to
> replace both lamps at this time, ordering them "next day delivery" from
what
> I had hoped was a reputable company (hid2go.com):
>
> http://www.hid2go.com/
>
> My Credit Card was charged on the 11th, and I also have a confirmation
> from the company. Their internal tracking number mentioned they were
shipped
> on the 12th, but their site now reports that tracking number does not
exist.
> I tried emailing them and leaving messages on their voicemail since the
> 12th, but have had no response from them?!?
>
> Before I report it to my credit card company as fraud and order from
another
> company, I'd like to know if anyone here has dealt with them and what
their
> experience has been. I'd not have so much angst were it not for the fact
> that I'm driving around with a headlamp out and no one has returned my
> messages.
>
> Thanks for any input!
>
> Paul
>
> --- http://www.astro-nut.com ---
>
>
#32
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Problems with Xenon dealer?
Uhhh no one is talking about a XENON (NOT Zenon) aftermarket kit, they are
just talking about the bulbs. These do NOT need to be MB to give you true
Xenon. No ones replacing a lens or reflector or anything like that. MB just
rips you off as does any BMW, Nissan, etc dealership.
Deep
"pkmaven" <pcklein@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:4c2dnUhzv_d9FWzcRVn-sA@comcast.com...
> While anyone canpurchase Zenon gas headlight bulbs in blue or clear, true
> H.I.D. conversion kits are mainly for motorcycles and com complete with
> reflector. MB sells asan expensive option true H.I.D. headlights. These
> light require aparticular style reflector for the low beams that is not
> available in the aftermarket. P.
>
>
>
>
> "Paul Hyndman" <nospam@me> wrote in message
> news:EOKdnc_rhLfg-3XcRVn-tA@comcast.com...
> > My apologies for cross-posting to several automotive groups, but I am
> > hopeful of finding feedback for a supplier of Xenon replacement lamps
(who
> > seems to have disappeared!)
> >
> > One of my cars (Mercedes CLK) has factory equipment Xenon headlamps (D2R
> > Philips), and one of them died. To ensure uniform color match, I opted
to
> > replace both lamps at this time, ordering them "next day delivery" from
> what
> > I had hoped was a reputable company (hid2go.com):
> >
> > http://www.hid2go.com/
> >
> > My Credit Card was charged on the 11th, and I also have a confirmation
> email
> > from the company. Their internal tracking number mentioned they were
> shipped
> > on the 12th, but their site now reports that tracking number does not
> exist.
> > I tried emailing them and leaving messages on their voicemail since the
> > 12th, but have had no response from them?!?
> >
> > Before I report it to my credit card company as fraud and order from
> another
> > company, I'd like to know if anyone here has dealt with them and what
> their
> > experience has been. I'd not have so much angst were it not for the fact
> > that I'm driving around with a headlamp out and no one has returned my
> > messages.
> >
> > Thanks for any input!
> >
> > Paul
> >
> > --- http://www.astro-nut.com ---
> >
> >
>
>
just talking about the bulbs. These do NOT need to be MB to give you true
Xenon. No ones replacing a lens or reflector or anything like that. MB just
rips you off as does any BMW, Nissan, etc dealership.
Deep
"pkmaven" <pcklein@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:4c2dnUhzv_d9FWzcRVn-sA@comcast.com...
> While anyone canpurchase Zenon gas headlight bulbs in blue or clear, true
> H.I.D. conversion kits are mainly for motorcycles and com complete with
> reflector. MB sells asan expensive option true H.I.D. headlights. These
> light require aparticular style reflector for the low beams that is not
> available in the aftermarket. P.
>
>
>
>
> "Paul Hyndman" <nospam@me> wrote in message
> news:EOKdnc_rhLfg-3XcRVn-tA@comcast.com...
> > My apologies for cross-posting to several automotive groups, but I am
> > hopeful of finding feedback for a supplier of Xenon replacement lamps
(who
> > seems to have disappeared!)
> >
> > One of my cars (Mercedes CLK) has factory equipment Xenon headlamps (D2R
> > Philips), and one of them died. To ensure uniform color match, I opted
to
> > replace both lamps at this time, ordering them "next day delivery" from
> what
> > I had hoped was a reputable company (hid2go.com):
> >
> > http://www.hid2go.com/
> >
> > My Credit Card was charged on the 11th, and I also have a confirmation
> > from the company. Their internal tracking number mentioned they were
> shipped
> > on the 12th, but their site now reports that tracking number does not
> exist.
> > I tried emailing them and leaving messages on their voicemail since the
> > 12th, but have had no response from them?!?
> >
> > Before I report it to my credit card company as fraud and order from
> another
> > company, I'd like to know if anyone here has dealt with them and what
> their
> > experience has been. I'd not have so much angst were it not for the fact
> > that I'm driving around with a headlamp out and no one has returned my
> > messages.
> >
> > Thanks for any input!
> >
> > Paul
> >
> > --- http://www.astro-nut.com ---
> >
> >
>
>
#33
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Problems with Xenon dealer?
Uhhh no one is talking about a XENON (NOT Zenon) aftermarket kit, they are
just talking about the bulbs. These do NOT need to be MB to give you true
Xenon. No ones replacing a lens or reflector or anything like that. MB just
rips you off as does any BMW, Nissan, etc dealership.
Deep
"pkmaven" <pcklein@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:4c2dnUhzv_d9FWzcRVn-sA@comcast.com...
> While anyone canpurchase Zenon gas headlight bulbs in blue or clear, true
> H.I.D. conversion kits are mainly for motorcycles and com complete with
> reflector. MB sells asan expensive option true H.I.D. headlights. These
> light require aparticular style reflector for the low beams that is not
> available in the aftermarket. P.
>
>
>
>
> "Paul Hyndman" <nospam@me> wrote in message
> news:EOKdnc_rhLfg-3XcRVn-tA@comcast.com...
> > My apologies for cross-posting to several automotive groups, but I am
> > hopeful of finding feedback for a supplier of Xenon replacement lamps
(who
> > seems to have disappeared!)
> >
> > One of my cars (Mercedes CLK) has factory equipment Xenon headlamps (D2R
> > Philips), and one of them died. To ensure uniform color match, I opted
to
> > replace both lamps at this time, ordering them "next day delivery" from
> what
> > I had hoped was a reputable company (hid2go.com):
> >
> > http://www.hid2go.com/
> >
> > My Credit Card was charged on the 11th, and I also have a confirmation
> email
> > from the company. Their internal tracking number mentioned they were
> shipped
> > on the 12th, but their site now reports that tracking number does not
> exist.
> > I tried emailing them and leaving messages on their voicemail since the
> > 12th, but have had no response from them?!?
> >
> > Before I report it to my credit card company as fraud and order from
> another
> > company, I'd like to know if anyone here has dealt with them and what
> their
> > experience has been. I'd not have so much angst were it not for the fact
> > that I'm driving around with a headlamp out and no one has returned my
> > messages.
> >
> > Thanks for any input!
> >
> > Paul
> >
> > --- http://www.astro-nut.com ---
> >
> >
>
>
just talking about the bulbs. These do NOT need to be MB to give you true
Xenon. No ones replacing a lens or reflector or anything like that. MB just
rips you off as does any BMW, Nissan, etc dealership.
Deep
"pkmaven" <pcklein@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:4c2dnUhzv_d9FWzcRVn-sA@comcast.com...
> While anyone canpurchase Zenon gas headlight bulbs in blue or clear, true
> H.I.D. conversion kits are mainly for motorcycles and com complete with
> reflector. MB sells asan expensive option true H.I.D. headlights. These
> light require aparticular style reflector for the low beams that is not
> available in the aftermarket. P.
>
>
>
>
> "Paul Hyndman" <nospam@me> wrote in message
> news:EOKdnc_rhLfg-3XcRVn-tA@comcast.com...
> > My apologies for cross-posting to several automotive groups, but I am
> > hopeful of finding feedback for a supplier of Xenon replacement lamps
(who
> > seems to have disappeared!)
> >
> > One of my cars (Mercedes CLK) has factory equipment Xenon headlamps (D2R
> > Philips), and one of them died. To ensure uniform color match, I opted
to
> > replace both lamps at this time, ordering them "next day delivery" from
> what
> > I had hoped was a reputable company (hid2go.com):
> >
> > http://www.hid2go.com/
> >
> > My Credit Card was charged on the 11th, and I also have a confirmation
> > from the company. Their internal tracking number mentioned they were
> shipped
> > on the 12th, but their site now reports that tracking number does not
> exist.
> > I tried emailing them and leaving messages on their voicemail since the
> > 12th, but have had no response from them?!?
> >
> > Before I report it to my credit card company as fraud and order from
> another
> > company, I'd like to know if anyone here has dealt with them and what
> their
> > experience has been. I'd not have so much angst were it not for the fact
> > that I'm driving around with a headlamp out and no one has returned my
> > messages.
> >
> > Thanks for any input!
> >
> > Paul
> >
> > --- http://www.astro-nut.com ---
> >
> >
>
>
#34
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Problems with Xenon dealer?
Uhhh no one is talking about a XENON (NOT Zenon) aftermarket kit, they are
just talking about the bulbs. These do NOT need to be MB to give you true
Xenon. No ones replacing a lens or reflector or anything like that. MB just
rips you off as does any BMW, Nissan, etc dealership.
Deep
"pkmaven" <pcklein@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:4c2dnUhzv_d9FWzcRVn-sA@comcast.com...
> While anyone canpurchase Zenon gas headlight bulbs in blue or clear, true
> H.I.D. conversion kits are mainly for motorcycles and com complete with
> reflector. MB sells asan expensive option true H.I.D. headlights. These
> light require aparticular style reflector for the low beams that is not
> available in the aftermarket. P.
>
>
>
>
> "Paul Hyndman" <nospam@me> wrote in message
> news:EOKdnc_rhLfg-3XcRVn-tA@comcast.com...
> > My apologies for cross-posting to several automotive groups, but I am
> > hopeful of finding feedback for a supplier of Xenon replacement lamps
(who
> > seems to have disappeared!)
> >
> > One of my cars (Mercedes CLK) has factory equipment Xenon headlamps (D2R
> > Philips), and one of them died. To ensure uniform color match, I opted
to
> > replace both lamps at this time, ordering them "next day delivery" from
> what
> > I had hoped was a reputable company (hid2go.com):
> >
> > http://www.hid2go.com/
> >
> > My Credit Card was charged on the 11th, and I also have a confirmation
> email
> > from the company. Their internal tracking number mentioned they were
> shipped
> > on the 12th, but their site now reports that tracking number does not
> exist.
> > I tried emailing them and leaving messages on their voicemail since the
> > 12th, but have had no response from them?!?
> >
> > Before I report it to my credit card company as fraud and order from
> another
> > company, I'd like to know if anyone here has dealt with them and what
> their
> > experience has been. I'd not have so much angst were it not for the fact
> > that I'm driving around with a headlamp out and no one has returned my
> > messages.
> >
> > Thanks for any input!
> >
> > Paul
> >
> > --- http://www.astro-nut.com ---
> >
> >
>
>
just talking about the bulbs. These do NOT need to be MB to give you true
Xenon. No ones replacing a lens or reflector or anything like that. MB just
rips you off as does any BMW, Nissan, etc dealership.
Deep
"pkmaven" <pcklein@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:4c2dnUhzv_d9FWzcRVn-sA@comcast.com...
> While anyone canpurchase Zenon gas headlight bulbs in blue or clear, true
> H.I.D. conversion kits are mainly for motorcycles and com complete with
> reflector. MB sells asan expensive option true H.I.D. headlights. These
> light require aparticular style reflector for the low beams that is not
> available in the aftermarket. P.
>
>
>
>
> "Paul Hyndman" <nospam@me> wrote in message
> news:EOKdnc_rhLfg-3XcRVn-tA@comcast.com...
> > My apologies for cross-posting to several automotive groups, but I am
> > hopeful of finding feedback for a supplier of Xenon replacement lamps
(who
> > seems to have disappeared!)
> >
> > One of my cars (Mercedes CLK) has factory equipment Xenon headlamps (D2R
> > Philips), and one of them died. To ensure uniform color match, I opted
to
> > replace both lamps at this time, ordering them "next day delivery" from
> what
> > I had hoped was a reputable company (hid2go.com):
> >
> > http://www.hid2go.com/
> >
> > My Credit Card was charged on the 11th, and I also have a confirmation
> > from the company. Their internal tracking number mentioned they were
> shipped
> > on the 12th, but their site now reports that tracking number does not
> exist.
> > I tried emailing them and leaving messages on their voicemail since the
> > 12th, but have had no response from them?!?
> >
> > Before I report it to my credit card company as fraud and order from
> another
> > company, I'd like to know if anyone here has dealt with them and what
> their
> > experience has been. I'd not have so much angst were it not for the fact
> > that I'm driving around with a headlamp out and no one has returned my
> > messages.
> >
> > Thanks for any input!
> >
> > Paul
> >
> > --- http://www.astro-nut.com ---
> >
> >
>
>
#35
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Posts: n/a
Re: Problems with Xenon dealer?
On Fri, 21 Jan 2005 20:47:13 -0500, "Deep"
<deep_mehtaHATESSPAM@hotmail.com> wrote:
>Uhhh no one is talking about a XENON (NOT Zenon) aftermarket kit, they are
>just talking about the bulbs. These do NOT need to be MB to give you true
>Xenon. No ones replacing a lens or reflector or anything like that. MB just
>rips you off as does any BMW, Nissan, etc dealership.
>
>Deep
>
What is the status of this???.....did he ever get his bulbs??? has
the company ever replied???....did he get his money back (dispute on
credit card)???
<deep_mehtaHATESSPAM@hotmail.com> wrote:
>Uhhh no one is talking about a XENON (NOT Zenon) aftermarket kit, they are
>just talking about the bulbs. These do NOT need to be MB to give you true
>Xenon. No ones replacing a lens or reflector or anything like that. MB just
>rips you off as does any BMW, Nissan, etc dealership.
>
>Deep
>
What is the status of this???.....did he ever get his bulbs??? has
the company ever replied???....did he get his money back (dispute on
credit card)???
#36
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Problems with Xenon dealer?
On Fri, 21 Jan 2005 20:47:13 -0500, "Deep"
<deep_mehtaHATESSPAM@hotmail.com> wrote:
>Uhhh no one is talking about a XENON (NOT Zenon) aftermarket kit, they are
>just talking about the bulbs. These do NOT need to be MB to give you true
>Xenon. No ones replacing a lens or reflector or anything like that. MB just
>rips you off as does any BMW, Nissan, etc dealership.
>
>Deep
>
What is the status of this???.....did he ever get his bulbs??? has
the company ever replied???....did he get his money back (dispute on
credit card)???
<deep_mehtaHATESSPAM@hotmail.com> wrote:
>Uhhh no one is talking about a XENON (NOT Zenon) aftermarket kit, they are
>just talking about the bulbs. These do NOT need to be MB to give you true
>Xenon. No ones replacing a lens or reflector or anything like that. MB just
>rips you off as does any BMW, Nissan, etc dealership.
>
>Deep
>
What is the status of this???.....did he ever get his bulbs??? has
the company ever replied???....did he get his money back (dispute on
credit card)???
#37
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Problems with Xenon dealer?
On Fri, 21 Jan 2005 20:47:13 -0500, "Deep"
<deep_mehtaHATESSPAM@hotmail.com> wrote:
>Uhhh no one is talking about a XENON (NOT Zenon) aftermarket kit, they are
>just talking about the bulbs. These do NOT need to be MB to give you true
>Xenon. No ones replacing a lens or reflector or anything like that. MB just
>rips you off as does any BMW, Nissan, etc dealership.
>
>Deep
>
What is the status of this???.....did he ever get his bulbs??? has
the company ever replied???....did he get his money back (dispute on
credit card)???
<deep_mehtaHATESSPAM@hotmail.com> wrote:
>Uhhh no one is talking about a XENON (NOT Zenon) aftermarket kit, they are
>just talking about the bulbs. These do NOT need to be MB to give you true
>Xenon. No ones replacing a lens or reflector or anything like that. MB just
>rips you off as does any BMW, Nissan, etc dealership.
>
>Deep
>
What is the status of this???.....did he ever get his bulbs??? has
the company ever replied???....did he get his money back (dispute on
credit card)???
#38
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Problems with Xenon dealer?
>Curtis Newton wrote:
>
> What is the status of this???.....did he ever get his bulbs??? has
> the company ever replied???....did he get his money back (dispute on
> credit card)???
The lamps never came, my email and voicemail messages were never returned,
and the credit card company has credited the amount back to my account. It
wasn't too difficult to establish, as the merchant (AKA: www.hid2go.com )
never made the overnight shipment, hence did not have a USPS or other
(UPS/FEDEX) tracking number proving they had in fact been sent.
Another poster suggested that those lamps (6000K) might actually provide
less illumination than the OEM 4300K lamps. Son of a gun, checking the
Philips and Osram data sheets showed he was absolutely correct! I also did
not know that the bulbs shift a tad to the blue part of the spectrum as they
age (as well as losing intensity), and OEM replacement lamps are available
to match that changed spectrum (labeled as "+").
Furthermore, the merchants site and another touted those ordered lamps as
D2R replacements, although they do not have the standard D2R shield. Ergo,
they might work okay in projector type headlamps (D2S), but would have cast
a defocused image of the return electrode if used in my reflector type
headlamps (translation: they'd suck big-time!)
In any event, I ordered a pair of new OEM Philips D2R lamps from ebay... $71
delivered for the pair (WooHoo!), and DO have a valid tracking number. So it
actually worked out to my benefit that the first merchant was a schmuk! )
At least with ebay we've got some semblance of a system to determine if the
guy has generally been honest, and a method to pillory him public if he's
not.
Cheers,
Paul
--- http://www.astro-nut.com ---
>
> What is the status of this???.....did he ever get his bulbs??? has
> the company ever replied???....did he get his money back (dispute on
> credit card)???
The lamps never came, my email and voicemail messages were never returned,
and the credit card company has credited the amount back to my account. It
wasn't too difficult to establish, as the merchant (AKA: www.hid2go.com )
never made the overnight shipment, hence did not have a USPS or other
(UPS/FEDEX) tracking number proving they had in fact been sent.
Another poster suggested that those lamps (6000K) might actually provide
less illumination than the OEM 4300K lamps. Son of a gun, checking the
Philips and Osram data sheets showed he was absolutely correct! I also did
not know that the bulbs shift a tad to the blue part of the spectrum as they
age (as well as losing intensity), and OEM replacement lamps are available
to match that changed spectrum (labeled as "+").
Furthermore, the merchants site and another touted those ordered lamps as
D2R replacements, although they do not have the standard D2R shield. Ergo,
they might work okay in projector type headlamps (D2S), but would have cast
a defocused image of the return electrode if used in my reflector type
headlamps (translation: they'd suck big-time!)
In any event, I ordered a pair of new OEM Philips D2R lamps from ebay... $71
delivered for the pair (WooHoo!), and DO have a valid tracking number. So it
actually worked out to my benefit that the first merchant was a schmuk! )
At least with ebay we've got some semblance of a system to determine if the
guy has generally been honest, and a method to pillory him public if he's
not.
Cheers,
Paul
--- http://www.astro-nut.com ---
#39
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Problems with Xenon dealer?
>Curtis Newton wrote:
>
> What is the status of this???.....did he ever get his bulbs??? has
> the company ever replied???....did he get his money back (dispute on
> credit card)???
The lamps never came, my email and voicemail messages were never returned,
and the credit card company has credited the amount back to my account. It
wasn't too difficult to establish, as the merchant (AKA: www.hid2go.com )
never made the overnight shipment, hence did not have a USPS or other
(UPS/FEDEX) tracking number proving they had in fact been sent.
Another poster suggested that those lamps (6000K) might actually provide
less illumination than the OEM 4300K lamps. Son of a gun, checking the
Philips and Osram data sheets showed he was absolutely correct! I also did
not know that the bulbs shift a tad to the blue part of the spectrum as they
age (as well as losing intensity), and OEM replacement lamps are available
to match that changed spectrum (labeled as "+").
Furthermore, the merchants site and another touted those ordered lamps as
D2R replacements, although they do not have the standard D2R shield. Ergo,
they might work okay in projector type headlamps (D2S), but would have cast
a defocused image of the return electrode if used in my reflector type
headlamps (translation: they'd suck big-time!)
In any event, I ordered a pair of new OEM Philips D2R lamps from ebay... $71
delivered for the pair (WooHoo!), and DO have a valid tracking number. So it
actually worked out to my benefit that the first merchant was a schmuk! )
At least with ebay we've got some semblance of a system to determine if the
guy has generally been honest, and a method to pillory him public if he's
not.
Cheers,
Paul
--- http://www.astro-nut.com ---
>
> What is the status of this???.....did he ever get his bulbs??? has
> the company ever replied???....did he get his money back (dispute on
> credit card)???
The lamps never came, my email and voicemail messages were never returned,
and the credit card company has credited the amount back to my account. It
wasn't too difficult to establish, as the merchant (AKA: www.hid2go.com )
never made the overnight shipment, hence did not have a USPS or other
(UPS/FEDEX) tracking number proving they had in fact been sent.
Another poster suggested that those lamps (6000K) might actually provide
less illumination than the OEM 4300K lamps. Son of a gun, checking the
Philips and Osram data sheets showed he was absolutely correct! I also did
not know that the bulbs shift a tad to the blue part of the spectrum as they
age (as well as losing intensity), and OEM replacement lamps are available
to match that changed spectrum (labeled as "+").
Furthermore, the merchants site and another touted those ordered lamps as
D2R replacements, although they do not have the standard D2R shield. Ergo,
they might work okay in projector type headlamps (D2S), but would have cast
a defocused image of the return electrode if used in my reflector type
headlamps (translation: they'd suck big-time!)
In any event, I ordered a pair of new OEM Philips D2R lamps from ebay... $71
delivered for the pair (WooHoo!), and DO have a valid tracking number. So it
actually worked out to my benefit that the first merchant was a schmuk! )
At least with ebay we've got some semblance of a system to determine if the
guy has generally been honest, and a method to pillory him public if he's
not.
Cheers,
Paul
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Re: Problems with Xenon dealer?
>Curtis Newton wrote:
>
> What is the status of this???.....did he ever get his bulbs??? has
> the company ever replied???....did he get his money back (dispute on
> credit card)???
The lamps never came, my email and voicemail messages were never returned,
and the credit card company has credited the amount back to my account. It
wasn't too difficult to establish, as the merchant (AKA: www.hid2go.com )
never made the overnight shipment, hence did not have a USPS or other
(UPS/FEDEX) tracking number proving they had in fact been sent.
Another poster suggested that those lamps (6000K) might actually provide
less illumination than the OEM 4300K lamps. Son of a gun, checking the
Philips and Osram data sheets showed he was absolutely correct! I also did
not know that the bulbs shift a tad to the blue part of the spectrum as they
age (as well as losing intensity), and OEM replacement lamps are available
to match that changed spectrum (labeled as "+").
Furthermore, the merchants site and another touted those ordered lamps as
D2R replacements, although they do not have the standard D2R shield. Ergo,
they might work okay in projector type headlamps (D2S), but would have cast
a defocused image of the return electrode if used in my reflector type
headlamps (translation: they'd suck big-time!)
In any event, I ordered a pair of new OEM Philips D2R lamps from ebay... $71
delivered for the pair (WooHoo!), and DO have a valid tracking number. So it
actually worked out to my benefit that the first merchant was a schmuk! )
At least with ebay we've got some semblance of a system to determine if the
guy has generally been honest, and a method to pillory him public if he's
not.
Cheers,
Paul
--- http://www.astro-nut.com ---
>
> What is the status of this???.....did he ever get his bulbs??? has
> the company ever replied???....did he get his money back (dispute on
> credit card)???
The lamps never came, my email and voicemail messages were never returned,
and the credit card company has credited the amount back to my account. It
wasn't too difficult to establish, as the merchant (AKA: www.hid2go.com )
never made the overnight shipment, hence did not have a USPS or other
(UPS/FEDEX) tracking number proving they had in fact been sent.
Another poster suggested that those lamps (6000K) might actually provide
less illumination than the OEM 4300K lamps. Son of a gun, checking the
Philips and Osram data sheets showed he was absolutely correct! I also did
not know that the bulbs shift a tad to the blue part of the spectrum as they
age (as well as losing intensity), and OEM replacement lamps are available
to match that changed spectrum (labeled as "+").
Furthermore, the merchants site and another touted those ordered lamps as
D2R replacements, although they do not have the standard D2R shield. Ergo,
they might work okay in projector type headlamps (D2S), but would have cast
a defocused image of the return electrode if used in my reflector type
headlamps (translation: they'd suck big-time!)
In any event, I ordered a pair of new OEM Philips D2R lamps from ebay... $71
delivered for the pair (WooHoo!), and DO have a valid tracking number. So it
actually worked out to my benefit that the first merchant was a schmuk! )
At least with ebay we've got some semblance of a system to determine if the
guy has generally been honest, and a method to pillory him public if he's
not.
Cheers,
Paul
--- http://www.astro-nut.com ---