Enquires

[spec07]

Is H8 and D2S the same? Can I use D2S to replace my existing H8 bulb?

Cheers!

 

[-Virgil-]

Not even close. H8 is a low-power, low-output halogen bulb used primarily in fog lamps. D2S is a high-output metal-halide discharge bulb used in headlamps. They are not physically, electrically, or optically compatible. You can find "HID kits" to put a rebased HID bulb in place of an H8, but they're dangerous and illegal; see here.

 

[spec07]

Not even close. H8 is a low-power, low-output halogen bulb used primarily in fog lamps. D2S is a high-output metal-halide discharge bulb used in headlamps. They are not physically, electrically, or optically compatible. You can find "HID kits" to put a rebased HID bulb in place of an H8, but they're dangerous and illegal; see here.

Thanks mate! So if I wish to replace my existing H8 halogen bulb to a HID one, will D2S fit?

cheers!

 

[MichaelW]

No.
You look for an 'overwatt' H8 bulb.
An H8 with the H11 burner.

 

[-Virgil-]

Thanks mate! So if I wish to replace my existing H8 halogen bulb to a HID one, will D2S fit?

Uhhh...which part of "no" followed by a detailed explanation did you not understand...?