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Can I put brighter light bulbs in my stock housings?

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Old Aug 8, 2009 | 06:45 PM
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Default Can I put brighter light bulbs in my stock housings?

And if so, what are the brightest I can put in them? I dont care about what colors they are, I just want the maximum light output (read: ability to see the road) w/ just purchasing bulbs.

This is for my PT by the way...


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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 08:28 AM
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Default Re: Can I put brighter light bulbs in my stock housings?

Your PT Cruiser uses 9006 low-beam bulbs. One of the best and least expensive upgrades is the 9012 HIR bulbs, which will fit your housings with only very minor trimming of the new bulb. You can find the 9012 here:

http://www.finemotoring.com/
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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 10:48 AM
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Default Re: Can I put brighter light bulbs in my stock housings?

Wow your a beast.. I got more than I bargained for!

Should I get the 9012 hir bulbs for my high and low beams?

These bulbs will help a lot over stock though you say?
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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 05:13 PM
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Default Re: Can I put brighter light bulbs in my stock housings?

You can use the 9011 in your high beams if you want, though it may or may not be worth the improvement depending upon how often you use them.

As for light output, the following is a rough guide:

Stock 9006 halogen = approximately 1000 lumens
Toshiba 9012 HIR = approximately 1875 lumens
Philips D2S HID capsule = approximately 3200 lumens
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 08:01 AM
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Default Re: Can I put brighter light bulbs in my stock housings?

Wow good ****. Thanks a lot bro!!
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