I'm scared: PIAA Xtreme White Headlights
#1
I'm scared: PIAA Xtreme White Headlights
OK, so I decided I hate my yellow headlights after putting in nice clear corners with Polarg bulbs...they look awesome. So I bought a pair of PIAA Xtreme White Plus headlight bulbs (9004). But now, I've been reading all these horror stories of people's headlight harnesses melting multiple times, their aftermarket higher wattage bulbs not being very bright with the stock harness, etc. so I haven't installed my new bulbs yet...I'm scared!!! I don't wanna have to mess with fixing/replacing a harness.
What are the odds that my harness will melt with these specific bulbs? I don't think they are as high wattage as the APCs I hear about that most problems with, but they are definitely higher than stock.
Opinions? Best solution? Anyone wanna buy them off me, unopened box?
What are the odds that my harness will melt with these specific bulbs? I don't think they are as high wattage as the APCs I hear about that most problems with, but they are definitely higher than stock.
Opinions? Best solution? Anyone wanna buy them off me, unopened box?
#3
Originally posted by KLoWnPR109
what is the wattage with these? If you afraid that they will melt the harness, you can always make your own upgraded one.
what is the wattage with these? If you afraid that they will melt the harness, you can always make your own upgraded one.
HB1 12V 65w/45w =>> 120w/95w
So they're 12V of course, but are they 65w normal 120w brights, or what? Why the 2 sets of wattage measurements that are so way off?
#4
Originally posted by KLoWnPR109
what is the wattage with these? If you afraid that they will melt the harness, you can always make your own upgraded one.
what is the wattage with these? If you afraid that they will melt the harness, you can always make your own upgraded one.
i had nokya arctic whites and they melted my harness, so i bought an apc rewire kit, and it melted that too. now i am just running stock harnesses with some sylvania bulbs. i miss my old lights and want to upgrade again, but i don't feel like dealing with the hassle of melted wiring harnesses. what combination bulbs/harnesses should i use?
#5
Originally posted by matt92gxe
kinda a dumb question and i know i should search for the answer but... how could you make your own?
i had nokya arctic whites and they melted my harness, so i bought an apc rewire kit, and it melted that too. now i am just running stock harnesses with some sylvania bulbs. i miss my old lights and want to upgrade again, but i don't feel like dealing with the hassle of melted wiring harnesses. what combination bulbs/harnesses should i use?
kinda a dumb question and i know i should search for the answer but... how could you make your own?
i had nokya arctic whites and they melted my harness, so i bought an apc rewire kit, and it melted that too. now i am just running stock harnesses with some sylvania bulbs. i miss my old lights and want to upgrade again, but i don't feel like dealing with the hassle of melted wiring harnesses. what combination bulbs/harnesses should i use?
#6
Search will reveal all the answers. jk
Here's the link to Craig Braces page:
Headlight Harness
It's pretty self explanitory and has lots of pictures. Good luck!
Here's the link to Craig Braces page:
Headlight Harness
It's pretty self explanitory and has lots of pictures. Good luck!
#7
The PIAA bulbs have stock wattage. So no need to fear. They are whiter than stock bulbs, but not any brighter. Their 65W/45W = 120W/95W claim is pure fantasy. If you believe that, I got a nice bridge for sale in Brooklyn, NY.
#8
Originally posted by Agamemnon
The PIAA bulbs have stock wattage. So no need to fear. They are whiter than stock bulbs, but not any brighter. Their 65W/45W = 120W/95W claim is pure fantasy. If you believe that, I got a nice bridge for sale in Brooklyn, NY.
The PIAA bulbs have stock wattage. So no need to fear. They are whiter than stock bulbs, but not any brighter. Their 65W/45W = 120W/95W claim is pure fantasy. If you believe that, I got a nice bridge for sale in Brooklyn, NY.
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