Luminics bulbs...ARGH!
10-16-2005, 06:28 PM
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Luminics bulbs...ARGH!
Gave the Luminics bulbs a try on my van......yuck! I got the hyper white ones and they absolutely suck! They give off no light worth a damn. I am really pissed for listening to the knucklehead here somewhere who recommended them. Unfrigginbelievable! I use PIAA's in my Max and they are 1000% better than these pieces of crap. People, if you want a bulb that lights the road, which should be the only real purpose for a headlight bulb, DO NOT buy Luminics bulbs. I used to talk down Silverstars. Hell, they are phenomenal compared to the Luminics crap. I lived and learned the hard way. You cannot cheap out on bulbs, because sometimes you don't even get what you paid for but less.
10-16-2005, 07:42 PM
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The output with my luminics ultra violet bulbs was reduced but their ultra yellow fog light bulbs are outstanding. Im very satisfied with the look of the fog/headlight bulbs, but Im not satisfied with the performance from the just headlight bulbs. In the seven months Ive had them, they havent blown which is common with most aftermarket bulbs besides piaa.
10-16-2005, 08:19 PM
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I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks they are lousy, but at the same time I'm sorry to hear others have had rotten experiences w/ the headlight bulbs. I am glad to have helped others avoid the mistake, however.
10-16-2005, 08:57 PM
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I was looking to flame anyone here. I simply had to state how lousy I see the light output on these bulbs. Of course it is a 9007 harness, but the output is still way worse than even the dying stock bulbs that were in the van.
10-16-2005, 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Doc
I was looking to flame anyone here. I simply had to state how lousy I see the light output on these bulbs. Of course it is a 9007 harness, but the output is still way worse than even the dying stock bulbs that were in the van.
10-17-2005, 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Stuntin' 101
are those the bulbs in you sig? if not what are they? both the headlights and the corner lights...
10-17-2005, 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by 99grnmaxgxe
Next to HID's, stock is the best to see at night. All of the hyper white and even Silverstar bulbs aren't that bright to see at night. The tint doesn't allow the output to go far.
10-17-2005, 08:03 PM
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yellow light like stock is even better in the rain, because white light doesnt disperse right in the rain, its all scattered
i had some ichibahn crap, lasted exactly a year, then it blew. neways i hate the ugly yellow but hey, it works
i had some ichibahn crap, lasted exactly a year, then it blew. neways i hate the ugly yellow but hey, it works
10-17-2005, 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Nissan 6
are you happy with how they look? I know looks arent the most important things but
The bulbs definitely look better than they perform, but I've seen others that look better. My PIAA's in my Max look and perform well. They cost a good $, but they have been worth it.
10-17-2005, 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Doc
The bulbs definitely look better than they perform, but I've seen others that look better. My PIAA's in my Max look and perform well. They cost a good $, but they have been worth it.
10-18-2005, 12:50 AM
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I noticed a huge difference going from silverstars to luminics purple. I couldn't see anything I thought my headlights were off half of the time. They do look cool for all the ricers out there.
10-18-2005, 01:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Batxel
I noticed a huge difference going from silverstars to luminics purple. I couldn't see anything I thought my headlights were off half of the time. They do look cool for all the ricers out there.
10-18-2005, 08:39 PM
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The problem with the Luminics Hyperwhite is they are advertised as a whiter light, but when they came they were heavily tinted blue which alarmed me right away. The PIAA's I run in my Max are only very lightly blue coated and they burn a very nice white while throwing out good illumination to the road.
10-20-2005, 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Batxel
I noticed a huge difference going from silverstars to luminics purple. I couldn't see anything I thought my headlights were off half of the time. They do look cool for all the ricers out there.
^^^^^ Could not have said it better myself. 
I now have the regular 9004 Sylvania Xtravisions, they are awesome for a 9004 bulb.
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