headlight bulbs
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RE: headlight bulbs
ORIGINAL: DankBlazer
Also, just remembered my low-beams stay on with my high-beams so that's probably another thing I like about my headlights besides the fact that the lows are already great, just got done using them in fact, still couldn't be happier, though a little off topic [8D]
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Also, just remembered my low-beams stay on with my high-beams so that's probably another thing I like about my headlights besides the fact that the lows are already great, just got done using them in fact, still couldn't be happier, though a little off topic [8D]
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RE: headlight bulbs
ok, isthere a relay slot in thefuse box for it, or does it have to be wired in?
I was actually thinking of making another2 wiring harnesses and modifying the empty slot in myfront signal assemblies to hold another headlight for mylow beams, it would shine lower, giving a fog light effect, and give me an extra 55 watts of light... just an idea though.
I was actually thinking of making another2 wiring harnesses and modifying the empty slot in myfront signal assemblies to hold another headlight for mylow beams, it would shine lower, giving a fog light effect, and give me an extra 55 watts of light... just an idea though.
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RE: headlight bulbs
It has to be wired in...
When I did it on my Z34, I used a battery isolator as the relay.. I might've read something about a yellow wire and an easier way, but I might have dreamed that one, lol.
When I did it on my Z34, I used a battery isolator as the relay.. I might've read something about a yellow wire and an easier way, but I might have dreamed that one, lol.
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RE: headlight bulbs
My brother switch to silverstars in his Grand Prix a couple years ago, and they haven't burned out yet...
I think it depends on the housings, I know they burn hotter, some headlight housings have vent holes in them...
I think it depends on the housings, I know they burn hotter, some headlight housings have vent holes in them...
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RE: headlight bulbs
Most of the time at night Im running high beams because its mostly backroads anyway + I have ventholes so I don't think it will be a problem. I got my bulbs for about $23us/$26.40ca. Mine are the 'cool blue' series: but they are brilliant white, imagine that.
RE: headlight bulbs
The newer SilverStar Ultras are much better in terms of quality and premature failure. The regular silverstars are known to have quality issues and premature failures, especially the 9005/9006 bulbs.
As far as my take on the whole white light deal... You'll never see me with a set of 'blue' bulbs. A clear bulb with the same filament will always have a higher light output than a coated bulb.
Here's some information: Daniel Stern Lighting
As far as my take on the whole white light deal... You'll never see me with a set of 'blue' bulbs. A clear bulb with the same filament will always have a higher light output than a coated bulb.
Here's some information: Daniel Stern Lighting
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For good quality lighting, you want the color achieved through the gas combinations and such...
The lower the color temperature, the more light you get for the wattage... That's why most factory HID kits are only 4300k as opposed to 6000k or 8000k
Much better light output.
The lower the color temperature, the more light you get for the wattage... That's why most factory HID kits are only 4300k as opposed to 6000k or 8000k
Much better light output.