Brighter bulbs
11-07-2007, 07:09 PM
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Brighter bulbs
I've been thinking about this for awhile now, but lastnight I finally decided I need to do it. I want brighter lights bulbs. Now what I'm stuck on is this, I don't know if I should go with HID'*, Projectors ( hoping a BC member post how he did it ) or just get Silverstar ultras. Now I don't know what would be better off. SoI'm asking you guys what would you do? and can you give me some pros/cons on each one.
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-Erich
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11-07-2007, 07:26 PM
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well the Silverstar is your easiest option
the projectors will be custom and you will need projector housings, and some time to retrofit them ( this is one on my adjenda as i have GM Projectors and just need some time)
HID'*...dont think about doing them without a Projector housing
the projectors will be custom and you will need projector housings, and some time to retrofit them ( this is one on my adjenda as i have GM Projectors and just need some time)
HID'*...dont think about doing them without a Projector housing
11-08-2007, 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by EWC88
Were did you get your projectors from?
you can buy projectors from Ebay but i HIGHLY suggest reading on this forum first.
www.HIDplanet.com
11-09-2007, 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by EWC88
bandit are you suggesting I shouldn't go with projectors?
If you just want a LOT brighter light them stock, then get some HIR bulbs i can give you info on that if you want, i use them
11-09-2007, 12:35 PM
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The fastest and easiest bang for the buck id Silverstars. I put them in my 2000 SSEi in about 5 minutes. The difference was noticable. Far better than the stock lights I had.
HID may be brighter and "better" in the long run, but the customization to install them will take a bit. It all depends on how much time and $$ you want to spend.
HID may be brighter and "better" in the long run, but the customization to install them will take a bit. It all depends on how much time and $$ you want to spend.
11-09-2007, 10:39 PM
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You can also put the high-beam(9005) in the low-beam(9006)side and get about 70% more lumens of light. I did this to my car and it made a big difference in the light out put.
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11-28-2007, 12:05 PM
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Do the Silverstars last as long as stock bulbs. Do a lot of driving at night through the woods and would like brighter lights. Also has anyone tried the Hella brand?
THanks,
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11-28-2007, 12:12 PM
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I love the Silverstars, I have some in mine and the wife'*. Very huge difference over stock. Half the time the oncoming traffic think I have my brights on.