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Headlight / Foglight change out?
Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2003 4:14 am
by pwarren4
I've noticed that many of you have changed out your headlights and/or foglights for and aftermarket halogen / superwhite type. Is there a general consensus on which brand / model is best? Is there really a noticeable difference? Finally, is there a good source to order these online?Thanks
Re: Headlight / Foglight change out? (pwarren4)
Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2003 7:04 am
by Lancer
Xenon bulbs are the way to go, my friend! Way brighter and whiter looking, not the dull yellow that regular halogens give off. I think the most popular are the Sylvania Silverstars which you can now get at Walmart in the automotive area for about $35. I have been using a brand of Xenon bulbs I got from Target for only $18. Use H4 size bulbs for the headlights and 9006 for the foglights.
Re: Headlight / Foglight change out? (Lancer)
Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2003 7:22 am
by ragingfish
I use Silverstars which are actually high performance halogens, not Xenons. But IMHO, they're far better than any Xenon's I tried...best investment I ever made. I tried PIAAs Super Plasma GT bulbs...I wasn't too impressed. The Silverstars are definitely better in my opinion...just make sure, whatever you get, you get the same L/H wattages...ours, I BELIEVE, are 65W/72W...anyone please correct me if I'm wrong...Headlamps: H4/9003Foglamps: 9006
Re: Headlight / Foglight change out? (pwarren4)
Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2003 7:24 am
by scherry2
I picked up some Xenon Bulbs for my driving lites nice and bright on the road right in front of you.
Re: Headlight / Foglight change out? (scherry2)
Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2003 12:54 pm
by pwarren4
Stopped by my Wal-Mart today - they don't carry the 9003's, had the 9006's though. Didn't get either, all or nothin'. May try someplace else.
Re: Headlight / Foglight change out? (pwarren4)
Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2003 12:56 pm
by ragingfish
Autozone definitely has Silverstars. That's where I got mine.
Re: Headlight / Foglight change out? (silverawd26)
Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2003 1:42 pm
by pwarren4
Got a set of these today, got them installed too. They are awesome. Never realized just how "yellow" normal headlights are until I saw "Super White" Took a chance I know, I went looking for a set of Sylvania Silverstars, but found these first after looking at 2 different places. They claim the same rating as the Sylvanias (4000 K) but are about 2/3 the price.Decided to give a chance and hope for the best.
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Re: Headlight / Foglight change out? (pwarren4)
Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2003 2:53 pm
by GT_03
But APC's have a tendency to blow out after a short while.
Re: Headlight / Foglight change out? (GT_03)
Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2003 4:19 am
by pwarren4
Oh great! Now you went and jinxed the whole thing.