Piaa Replacement Bulbs

[engine1]

I never hear any one mention them! Are they not widely available? Too expensive?

[GT_03]

It is because the Silverstar's are the same quailty and half the price. It was my first mod, and i love them.

[engine1]

I don't know if I would put them in the same class as Piaa, but I think anything is better than the standard 60/55 watt OE. Although you can't get a Phillips or GE bulb that puts out more wattage, its just a different gas that produces light in a different spectrum! I have a set of Piaa's in my wifes car, same 135/115 wattage for five years no burnt bulbs yet, not even the cheapest bulbs have ever lasted me that long, that sold me on Piaa!

[MadBill]

Actually, if Watts is wat you want, Phillips does have some pretty good stuff, up to 130 in an H4 from: http://www.powerbulbs.com/rallye.htm, ~US$30/pair and free shipping from Old Blighty to boot!If I have any problems with my Silverstars (3rd brand of aftermarket bulbs I've tried) I think I'll switch to them. I've had a pair in my wife's Buick for almost 2 years.

[Jahntassa]

Yeah, pretty much agree with the "Too much for what you get".. The silverstars are a better deal, and from what i've heard, the Silverstars last a lot longer than the PIAAs..I'd be careful getting bulbs with a higher wattage than the stocks... If you get bulbs with really high wattage, you should change out the stock wiring for something with a relay...

[MadBill]

I also heard of a guy who went to his dealer for warranty on his damaged foglight housings. Turned out they were melted due to the aircraft landing light bulbs he had installed!

[engine1]

I didn'y know Phillips had the 130's avail. good to know!--------------------------------------------------------------------------------I'd be careful getting bulbs with a higher wattage than the stocks... If you get bulbs with really high wattage, you should change out the stock wiring for something with a relay...--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Piaa bulbs draw the same amount of power as the 65/55 but use a larger filament and different gases to produce more light without over powering the electrical connections. I did put a World Light product in my wifes car 9004 100/80 watts and it did cook the plug for the light, so I learned that you get what you pay for. But I will try the silverstars when the wifes car needs changing!

[DopeVibeGT]

I run PIAA's in both my Vibe and GA. Wont buy another brand. I have the purplish/blue HID ones in my Vibe, and they look just like the new HID, and just about as bright. I have the Super whites in the GA and they shine better than the silverstars. Plus, they blow out, I get free ones.

[Roadpig]

Hey DopeVibeGT...I was thinking about getting some Piaa's for my Vibe GT. Do you remember the part# of the bulbs and where you got them from?Thanks!Roadpig

[engine1]

Piaa Super Plasma GTX p/n 17655 ,very purple on low,white on high Piaa Super Plasma p/n 15560, light purple on low, white on high

[DopeVibeGT]

quote: Piaa Super Plasma GTX p/n 17655 ,very purple on low,white on high Piaa Super Plasma p/n 15560, light purple on low, white on highYeah, what they said. I have the 15560's that I got at a local speed shop.

[Merzbow]

so how much do the silver stars cost???

[huy397]

See here.http://orderxenarc.sylvania.com/orderxe ... 17Directly from Sylvania.Vibe uses 9006 and 9003, for headlight and fogs.... or vice versa,