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Old Dec 8, 2005 | 10:08 PM
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So i have another headlight that went out on me last night. what is eveyone running or what do people suggest for replacements. And DONT say silverstars, ive had them, and i dont want them.
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Old Dec 8, 2005 | 10:28 PM
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I have herd that PIAA'* are good
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Old Dec 8, 2005 | 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by 1993 SLE
I have herd that PIAA'* are good
X2, but they come with a cost.
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Old Dec 8, 2005 | 10:42 PM
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ebay blue bulbs is what i run... same look as silverstars... and i have had em for 3 years with no problems.. $9.99 for a set
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Old Dec 8, 2005 | 10:48 PM
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sylvania cool blue...which are really white...I like 'em. between my cool blue'* and my upgraded fog/driving (not sure which) i never use my high beams.
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Old Dec 8, 2005 | 11:21 PM
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Streetglow Hyper-White headlights are really good i have been running them for 2 years now and they are really white when shining on objects and have a nice tint of blue when far away. Nokya also makes pretty good looking ones that have the same kind of effect of HIDs (the color) both are not too expensive and are good looking
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Old Dec 8, 2005 | 11:50 PM
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It seems that in the 00+ cars that the silverstars don't like to be installed in them. I do have them in a few vehicles and love them, but for you that is not an option.

Some members on my Malibu forum are talking about using APC hyperwhites, another mentioned these 2 linked below, but also said that those are the only good eurolites, the others offered are garbage
http://www.cardomain.com/item/EUR9005SB
http://www.cardomain.com/item/EUR9006SB

Some have even mentioned nokya stage II arctic white.

there is also a post that may be of interest to a few people located here http://malibuclub.ca/forum/viewtopic...highlight=9005

Basically it shows you how to mod a 9005 high beam bulb to be installed in the location of the 9006 low beams, that will give you an extra 10 watts of light. Just remember of the legality of it( running higher that OEM wattage). I didn't remember if it was posted on here, but figured I would post it now in case it wasn't.
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ive read about how to put the high beam bulb in the low beam spot, i think i will be doing that when i do upgrade
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I've seen a new phillips bulb out. I beleive it is between a performance and regular bulb.
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Old Dec 9, 2005 | 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by BillBoost37
I've seen a new phillips bulb out. I beleive it is between a performance and regular bulb.
i remember seeing that the last time i was at adavnce i think. maybe ill try them out.. has anyone here tried them yet?
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