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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 11:53 AM
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It's been about 5-6 years now and my headlight bulbs are getting pretty dim. What's a cheap that will last and bright bulb? Not in a rush to get them, don't drive too much at night anymore so I can order online if necessary. Yes I am broke
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 08:26 PM
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Anybody?..
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 11:21 AM
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helps to know what car you drive, or what headlight bulbs your car takes if you know them.
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 01:44 PM
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x2
oshram night breakers i have seen them for around $50
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 04:38 PM
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9003/h4.
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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 12:39 PM
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Is there a better site to post on or maybe different section?
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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 12:42 PM
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Default Re: Best 'bang for the buck' headlight bulbs?

Originally Posted by 98civdx
x2
oshram night breakers i have seen them for around $50
x3 thats what i run, i love them dearly.
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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 06:08 PM
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How is the life span on the Night Breakers?
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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 08:39 PM
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Default Re: Best 'bang for the buck' headlight bulbs?

I have never used oshram before, but piaa makes some really good bulbs. I had one set of piaa in my other car for about 4-5 years.
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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 07:33 AM
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Default Re: Best 'bang for the buck' headlight bulbs?

Do any of those look blue from far away. I hate blue looking headlights
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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 09:23 AM
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i think the super whites will
my friend has them in his car and the do but its not very deep blue.
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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 10:25 AM
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im running piaa plasmo ion yellow h4 bulbs
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Old Mar 13, 2009 | 07:12 PM
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Default Re: Best 'bang for the buck' headlight bulbs?

silverstars will give you better brightness with a whiter light and not very blue when driving
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Old Mar 13, 2009 | 08:11 PM
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Default Re: Best 'bang for the buck' headlight bulbs?

Originally Posted by Teg LS
silverstars will give you better brightness with a whiter light and not very blue when driving
There are several bulbs out now that are better than Silverstars in terms of light output.
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Old Mar 13, 2009 | 08:54 PM
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There are several bulbs out now that are better than Silverstars in terms of light output.
Yes but how many can you pick up at your local walmart when you have a headlight burn out?
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Old Mar 13, 2009 | 10:01 PM
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Yes but how many can you pick up at your local walmart when you have a headlight burn out?
Plenty.
They sell aftermarket bulbs as well as the new GE bulbs
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Old Mar 13, 2009 | 10:19 PM
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i started with sylvania, nokya, then moved on to the HIDS. lol.
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Old Mar 14, 2009 | 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by shietzitzkien
i started with sylvania, nokya, then moved on to the HIDS. lol.
wont find HIDs for less than $50 though
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Old Mar 14, 2009 | 09:39 PM
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Default Re: Best 'bang for the buck' headlight bulbs?

Originally Posted by Teg LS
wont find HIDs for less than $50 though
True
you can find them for $40 with lifetime warranty
http://www.ddmtuning.com/products/Ra...it-102-85.html
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Old Mar 14, 2009 | 09:44 PM
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Default Re: Best 'bang for the buck' headlight bulbs?

Originally Posted by striker_18
True
you can find them for $40 with lifetime warranty
http://www.ddmtuning.com/products/Ra...it-102-85.html
if op owns a bmw or has the housings and everything all ready for HIDS then yes, but for most cars HIDS will run more than this
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Old Mar 14, 2009 | 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Teg LS
if op owns a bmw or has the housings and everything all ready for HIDS then yes, but for most cars HIDS will run more than this
That is a pnp kit. I suggest you learn to read before hitting the reply button
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Old Mar 14, 2009 | 09:54 PM
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do you have these? hows light output? i havent heard great things from pnp's
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Old Mar 14, 2009 | 10:47 PM
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No I don't have them.
i hate PnP kits. As a matter of fact, I would cut them off and make them crash if their **** is pissing me off badly.
But i was just making a point.
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Old Mar 15, 2009 | 09:40 AM
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Default Re: Best 'bang for the buck' headlight bulbs?

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No I don't have them.
i hate PnP kits. As a matter of fact, I would cut them off and make them crash if their **** is pissing me off badly.
But i was just making a point.

You cut off trucks and people with mis-aimed factor hids too?
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Mis-aligned factory lights is one thing. Most people don't even know their lights are mis-aligned, much less how to fix them. I have a problem with people who knowingly and purposely put ricer HID kits in their car, just for a certain look, with no regard for how it affects their own safety or the safety of other drivers on the road. I'm sure that's what Striker is getting at.
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