what the next best thing to HID
05-04-2003, 04:59 PM
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Re: what the next best thing to HID (138)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 138 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">sylvania silverstars are nice.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Have em n I love em!
Have em n I love em!
05-04-2003, 05:25 PM
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Re: what the next best thing to HID (MaRkO)
I would NOT recommend the PIAA Super Plasmas...they look nice, but only lasted about 8 months on my car....not so great for 80 dollars. (Good thing I got mine from a friend for about 5) 
05-04-2003, 05:54 PM
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Re: what the next best thing to HID (Ricey McRicerton)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Ricey McRicerton »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I would NOT recommend the PIAA Super Plasmas...they look nice, but only lasted about 8 months on my car....not so great for 80 dollars. (Good thing I got mine from a friend for about 5) </TD></TR></TABLE>
mine went out after a year and a half.
I feel kind of bad b/c they were a b-day present from my bro.
</TD></TR></TABLE>mine went out after a year and a half.
I feel kind of bad b/c they were a b-day present from my bro.
05-04-2003, 06:34 PM
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Re: what the next best thing to HID (Mr. ThunderLips)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mr. ThunderLips »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Wait, you drive a Mercedes and can't spring for an HID kit? 
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buahahahahahahahahah lol...
</TD></TR></TABLE>buahahahahahahahahah lol...
05-04-2003, 07:18 PM
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Re: what the next best thing to HID (wm5holla)
"30%" type bulbs that are marketed by the major companies like GE, Osram-Sylvania, and Philips. They are cheap and readily available at WalMart, KMart, Autozone, etc.
Add some OEM foglights to finish the mix.
Add some OEM foglights to finish the mix.
05-04-2003, 07:58 PM
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Re: what the next best thing to HID (wm5holla)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by wm5holla »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> what can i get so i can light up the road oem lites suck !</TD></TR></TABLE>Did you even try buying new oem bulbs. My piaa bulbs were bright for about 3 months then they became dim. I replaced them with NEW oem bulbs and they were alot brighter. Try sylvania silverstars if you want some thing brighter than oem.
05-04-2003, 08:09 PM
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Re: what the next best thing to HID (138)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 138 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">sylvania silverstars are nice.</TD></TR></TABLE>
that's what i have
that's what i have
05-05-2003, 12:12 AM
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Re: what the next best thing to HID
No regrets with my H4 Piaa Super Plasma GTs. A lot better than my brothers H4 Sylvania Silverstars.
I'm waiting for an H4 HyLow 4300k Kit.
I'm waiting for an H4 HyLow 4300k Kit.
05-05-2003, 12:21 AM
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Re: what the next best thing to HID (Eddie HatchBlack)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Eddie HatchBlack »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">No regrets with my H4 Piaa Super Plasma GTs. A lot better than my brothers H4 Sylvania Silverstars.
I'm waiting for an H4 HyLow 4300k Kit.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Better in terms of what? Color? Are those PIAAs stock wattage? I'm just surprised considering that the Super Plasma stock wattage H4s (Super Plasma, GT, and GTX) are the worst bulbs in terms of lumens output I've ever driven on. Terrible light output, especially in the rain and on blacktop.
I'm waiting for an H4 HyLow 4300k Kit.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Better in terms of what? Color? Are those PIAAs stock wattage? I'm just surprised considering that the Super Plasma stock wattage H4s (Super Plasma, GT, and GTX) are the worst bulbs in terms of lumens output I've ever driven on. Terrible light output, especially in the rain and on blacktop.
05-05-2003, 12:44 AM
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Re: what the next best thing to HID (Outrun)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Outrun »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Better in terms of what? Color? Are those PIAAs stock wattage? I'm just surprised considering that the Super Plasma stock wattage H4s (Super Plasma, GT, and GTX) are the worst bulbs in terms of lumens output I've ever driven on. Terrible light output, especially in the rain and on blacktop.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I don't know all the specifics on the bulbs, but I can see a lot more than brand new stock H4's I had before I put the Super Plasmas in. Also, Side by Side with my brother's car (98ek - me = 97ek), we both agreed mine was brighter. This was also after aiming both of them and installing both of them on the same night.
Just like I said, this is all from my personal experience. It is different for everyone. I am not putting down Silverstars, but I like my Super Plasma's more. Especially after 2 years worry free.
Better in terms of what? Color? Are those PIAAs stock wattage? I'm just surprised considering that the Super Plasma stock wattage H4s (Super Plasma, GT, and GTX) are the worst bulbs in terms of lumens output I've ever driven on. Terrible light output, especially in the rain and on blacktop.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I don't know all the specifics on the bulbs, but I can see a lot more than brand new stock H4's I had before I put the Super Plasmas in. Also, Side by Side with my brother's car (98ek - me = 97ek), we both agreed mine was brighter. This was also after aiming both of them and installing both of them on the same night.
Just like I said, this is all from my personal experience. It is different for everyone. I am not putting down Silverstars, but I like my Super Plasma's more. Especially after 2 years worry free.
05-05-2003, 12:48 AM
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Re: what the next best thing to HID (Shaun)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Shaun »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">just save for HID's </TD></TR></TABLE>
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05-05-2003, 12:48 AM
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Re: what the next best thing to HID (Eddie HatchBlack)
I'm really curious about your experience...I don't know whether the higher Kelvin rating is "tricking" the eyes into perceiving brightness, or if you have a higher wattage SP GT. Got pics?
05-05-2003, 01:18 AM
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Re: what the next best thing to HID (Outrun)
No pics with them on, but maybe they are tricking my eyes to look brighter, or maybe I got a crazy set of bulbs, becuase my friends 9006 SP GTs are no way as bright as mine. I have no idea.
I don't really care about specs on my bulbs becuase I really want HIDs. Hahah. But I applaud your perserverence to comprehend my experience with the bulbs. I'm like that as well, just not with bulbs.
Goodnight.
I don't really care about specs on my bulbs becuase I really want HIDs. Hahah. But I applaud your perserverence to comprehend my experience with the bulbs. I'm like that as well, just not with bulbs.
Goodnight.
05-05-2003, 01:16 PM
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Re: what the next best thing to HID (Eddie HatchBlack)
Some up-and-coming technology that may replace HID in the near future are LED headlights. Light output on LEDs has been exponentially increasing over the past 10 to 20 years as cost has been dropping. As soon as researchers can make the beam coverage just right, they should be commonplace.
The combination of a generally inexpensive component that runs fairly cool, last for years and years and draws very little current sounds very promising.
The combination of a generally inexpensive component that runs fairly cool, last for years and years and draws very little current sounds very promising.
05-05-2003, 01:58 PM
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u guys might want to check out sylvannia's xtra vision, supposed to be 30% brighter. since its stock, u kno those babies are gonna last long! i got a set in my hatchback, works great.
unless u guys want some nice gold ones!
unless u guys want some nice gold ones!
05-10-2003, 10:47 AM
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Re: what the next best thing to HID (coupedup)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by coupedup »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Neither do brakes??? So your not gonna buy those either?
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brakes are NEEDED on a car...u dont NEED HID...its more of a WANT....fucktard!!
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brakes are NEEDED on a car...u dont NEED HID...its more of a WANT....fucktard!!
05-10-2003, 11:19 AM
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Re: what the next best thing to HID (Synergy001)
If he can't see well and he goes into an area he doesn't know, HID would greatly help his vision which would allow him to swirve/stop earlier than if he didn't have them. Which would avoid an accident. Why do you think more luxury vehicles use HID's? To help those old folks see better 
edit: I was talking about upgraded brakes not stock
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brakes are NEEDED on a car...u dont NEED HID...its more of a WANT....fucktard!!</TD></TR></TABLE>
edit: I was talking about upgraded brakes not stock
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brakes are NEEDED on a car...u dont NEED HID...its more of a WANT....fucktard!!</TD></TR></TABLE>
05-10-2003, 02:02 PM
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Re: what the next best thing to HID (coupedup)
i betting on the price of HIDS droppinlike 150-250 bucks in the next yr.. dvd players droped in price! back in the 50s Tv were rare as hell.. no there is like 2 tv in each room!