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Old 03-01-2007, 11:15 AM
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Does the driving lights for the 90 SSE fit the 95 SSEi? I believe I have a new one for the 90 that I never used, and no longer have the car, but I need one for the 95?

I think the 95 needs an 880.
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Bulb number is 880 on the 95. Unsure about the previous gen
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95 is 880, 90 SSE is a H3 bulb.
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I guess the only way to check now is to remove it from the 95 and cross reference, but first I have to find out where I put the one for the 90. It was in a sort of orange and white box. Is that the Bosch brand?
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Originally Posted by Bonneville94V688
95 is 880, 90 SSE is a H3 bulb.
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Damn, I think you're right, it'* starting to come back to me now.

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Sorry..I don't have experience with those. Although many changed to silverstar 880'* and because of the higher heat in the assembly, they seemed to burn out quickly.
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Stock driving light lenses are plastic. They may bubble and melt if you go too hot.

Just go aftermarket and run 50 or 100watt H3'*. In AFTERmarket lights. Mine were 30 bucks. I run 50watt H3'* on the SLE, and 100w H3'* on the Zilla. Much better reflector design, hardened glass lenses.

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Isn't the opening for the H3 different than the 880'* Will? I dont think they're a direct fit.......are they?
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I'm talking H3 in my AFTERMARKET lights. Factory/OEM lights aren't worth the time or money in upgrading the bulb.
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