upgrading lights

BLACKEDOUTVIB · Post by **BLACKEDOUTVIB** » Sun Oct 03, 2010 11:32 pm

i want to upgrade my lights to the brighter white lights, but would like to what kind and how much they are. I have subwoofers in my car and they suck so much juiceout of the battery, that everytime the bass hits they darken, so i need something pretty darn bright. What kind would anyone recommend, and how much (price wise) am i looking at?Thanks

hapagan · Post by **hapagan** » Mon Oct 04, 2010 12:09 am

What year vibe do u have?

BLACKEDOUTVIB · Post by **BLACKEDOUTVIB** » Mon Oct 04, 2010 12:15 am

04 Base Abyss Vibe

hapagan · Post by **hapagan** » Mon Oct 04, 2010 12:19 am

Well if u r looking for HIDs (High Intensity Discharge) ugonna want to buy the 5000k, those are the really white ones and then u have to get them 9003 size for ur head and 9006 if u want ur foglights too. If u dont want HIDs then u can get just normal white bulbs same size.

BLACKEDOUTVIB · Post by **BLACKEDOUTVIB** » Mon Oct 04, 2010 12:24 am

how much are they for just he headluights, adn then for all 4

keithvibe · Post by **keithvibe** » Mon Oct 04, 2010 12:32 am

http://www.ddmtuning.comhttp://www.ddmt ... ewCart.php Unless you don't want to blind people, I can help you get your car set up with projector HIDs

BLACKEDOUTVIB · Post by **BLACKEDOUTVIB** » Mon Oct 04, 2010 2:53 am

links didnt work...but i dont care bout other people...nahh im just kidding, but i need something really bright because my lights get REALLY dim

Sublimewind · Post by **Sublimewind** » Mon Oct 04, 2010 5:24 am

If your light are THAT dim, you are SOOOOO doing something wrong with your audio.. 800w is not that much.. I ran 1500w+ on a 60A (hot) alternator and didn't have issues like that.. If it's a class A/B amp it will draw a LOT more current than the newer class D amps, so that is something to consider.. Power cabling can play a roll as well.. not a huge roll, but something none-the-less.. What's the fuse rating for the amp? (what's it got for fuses in it?)I would consider figuring out the problem, rather than band-aiding the issue..

hapagan · Post by **hapagan** » Mon Oct 04, 2010 6:00 am

it could also be bad wiring/cable on ur headlights. id check that too

wt2ga · Post by **wt2ga** » Mon Oct 04, 2010 9:27 pm

BLACKEDOUTVIB · Post by **BLACKEDOUTVIB** » Mon Oct 04, 2010 9:30 pm

yep i went into autozone and found them thanks guys, they were the level down from the picture posted about...about 39.00 dollars

keithvibe · Post by **keithvibe** » Tue Oct 05, 2010 12:44 am

lol come back in 4-8months and let us know if they still are working... sliverstars are known for burning out in under a years time

vibenvy · Post by **vibenvy** » Tue Oct 05, 2010 9:32 am

Quote, originally posted by BLACKEDOUTVIB Â»yep i went into autozone and found them thanks guys, they were the level down from the picture posted about...about 39.00 dollarsQuote, originally posted by keithvibe Â»lol come back in 4-8months and let us know if they still are working... sliverstars are known for burning out in under a years timeI had the regular Silver Stars in all the front facing lights on my '09 GT and they lasted well over a year Jeremy. Did you get them for the fog lights and the headlights? For future reference Jeremy, get them on eBay, they're much cheaper than Auto Zone, Walmart, etc.So, are you coming to the meet this weekend ?

BLACKEDOUTVIB · Post by **BLACKEDOUTVIB** » Tue Oct 05, 2010 10:11 am

I have not purchased them yet! I ordered my pa system nd cold air intake nd genvibe decals saturday... So once I put those on i think next 3 will be seat covers, interior neon, steering wheel cover....J to envy... If I do good on my us history test (removed)

Sublimewind · Post by **Sublimewind** » Wed Oct 06, 2010 1:35 am

Quote, originally posted by BLACKEDOUTVIB Â»I have not purchased them yet! I ordered my pa system nd cold air intake nd genvibe decals saturday... So once I put those on i think next 3 will be seat covers, interior neon, steering wheel cover....J to envy... If I do good on my us history test lmaoIf you are buying Silverstars, BUY THEM LOCAL and keep your receipt... You'll be going back in 2-6mo for new ones..

vibenvy · Post by **vibenvy** » Wed Oct 06, 2010 9:21 am

Quote, originally posted by BLACKEDOUTVIB Â»I have not purchased them yet! I ordered my pa system nd cold air intake nd genvibe decals saturday... So once I put those on i think next 3 will be seat covers, interior neon, steering wheel cover....J to envy... If I do good on my us history test lmaoI see. Well, like I said, although 99% of the members here don't like SilverStars, I personally love them. They lasted well over a year without burning out on me. I had them in both my Sunfires as well, and again, they lasted over a year without burning out.Also, as I said before, get them on eBay. For the price of one pair at Auto Zone, you can get both pairs (headlights and fog lights) on eBay. I recommend getting the SilverStar Ultras. They are noticeably brighter than regular Silver Stars and therefore well worth the little bit exta.SilverStar 9003 on eBaySilverStar 9006 on eBayThey also make SilverStar bulbs that will fit in your reverse lights which I had and highly recommend as well. They make backing up at night with tinted windows much easier . These I recommend just buying at Auto Zone though because they're less than $10.00 a pair there. You would need 7440 bulbs for the reverse lights.Now get your (removed) off the internet and start studying so you can come Saturday ! Good luck on your test Jeremy !

09vGT · Post by **09vGT** » Wed Oct 06, 2010 12:37 pm

I had Silver Stars in my Mustang for almost 2 years.. then I sold it.. and they were still working great!

vibenvy · Post by **vibenvy** » Thu Oct 07, 2010 10:44 am

Quote, originally posted by 09vGT Â»I had Silver Stars in my Mustang for almost 2 years.. then I sold it.. and they were still working great!Finally... someone else who's pro SilverStar around here !

rAERRK · Post by **rAERRK** » Fri Oct 08, 2010 3:41 am

to those that have installed new bulbs in their 03-08, how difficult was it? did you need to move anything like the battery to get access?

Wolfman213 · Post by **Wolfman213** » Fri Oct 08, 2010 3:50 am

Quote, originally posted by rAERRK Â»to those that have installed new bulbs in their 03-08, how difficult was it? did you need to move anything like the battery to get access? Depends on the size of your hand. I had to losen up the battery and shift it over some, but didn't need to take it out. I imagine though when I ever need to change the HID I will need to move tons of stuff since I have the projectors lol.

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Fri Oct 08, 2010 3:51 am

If you have sausage-fingered "Man"-hands you will probably have to move the battery. If you have dainty "Girly"-hands you can do it with out moving the battery. Luckily, I can change them without moving the battery...

rAERRK · Post by **rAERRK** » Fri Oct 08, 2010 3:57 am

Quote, originally posted by Wolfman213 Â»Depends on the size of your hand. I had to losen up the battery and shift it over some, but didn't need to take it out. I imagine though when I ever need to change the HID I will need to move tons of stuff since I have the projectors lol.and what exactly was the procedure? after watching sylvanias instruction video the assembly in the vibe doesnt even seem remotely similar to those shown

rAERRK · Post by **rAERRK** » Fri Oct 08, 2010 3:58 am

Quote, originally posted by BlueCrush Â»If you have sausage-fingered "Man"-hands you will probably have to move the battery. If you have dainty "Girly"-hands you can do it with out moving the battery. Luckily, I can change them without moving the battery... my hands are big but not sausage-like, i was able to get behind the driver side light as well

Wolfman213 · Post by **Wolfman213** » Fri Oct 08, 2010 4:01 am

Quote, originally posted by rAERRK Â»and what exactly was the procedure? after watching sylvanias instruction video the assembly in the vibe doesnt even seem remotely similar to those shown Just loosened the bar holding the battery down so I could lift it and move it over some. As far as the bulb itself, I honestly can't remember bc it's been so long since I've changed a regular bulb in the Vibe.

rAERRK · Post by **rAERRK** » Fri Oct 08, 2010 4:06 am

Quote, originally posted by Wolfman213 Â»Just loosened the bar holding the battery down so I could lift it and move it over some. As far as the bulb itself, I honestly can't remember bc it's been so long since I've changed a regular bulb in the Vibe.after pulling the plug theres a round rubber bit surrounding the outlet, pull that off and then im not quite sure what im looking at

Wolfman213 · Post by **Wolfman213** » Fri Oct 08, 2010 4:19 am

Oh, i think it's pressure loaded for a lack of better terms. there is a wire or clip or something that you have to get undone on one side then it swings open. then the bulb will be lose and you can pull it out from there.

rAERRK · Post by **rAERRK** » Fri Oct 08, 2010 5:16 am

Quote, originally posted by Wolfman213 Â»Oh, i think it's pressure loaded for a lack of better terms. there is a wire or clip or something that you have to get undone on one side then it swings open. then the bulb will be lose and you can pull it out from there.heres a quick pic i got

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rAERRK · Post by **rAERRK** » Fri Oct 08, 2010 5:21 am

went back out and played with it a bit till i figured it out, thanks

BLACKEDOUTVIB · Post by **BLACKEDOUTVIB** » Fri Oct 08, 2010 3:36 pm

i got hacked... sheeeeeettt (removed)

06pvibe · Post by **06pvibe** » Fri Oct 08, 2010 4:23 pm

Quote, originally posted by BLACKEDOUTVIB Â»i got hacked... sheeeeeettt lmaoIt took me a while to figure out what you meant by that post. I think you mean your thread was jacked, as in hijacked? Not hacked.

BLACKEDOUTVIB · Post by **BLACKEDOUTVIB** » Sat Oct 09, 2010 1:04 pm

haha yeaa jackeddd

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