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Old Jan 1, 2006 | 11:59 PM
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safe to use PIAA 9004 bulbs?

i currently have the sylvania silverstars in the car (96 gxe)

just wanted to know if it would be OK/safe to use the PIAA 9004 bulbs

their 9004 series xtreme white plus

ARE THESE ANY BRIGHTER THAN THE SYLVERSTARS?

Bulb Type 9004 (HB1)
Wattage 65/45w = 120/95w, 4000K
Technology Xtreme White Plus with XTRA Technology

will i burn any of the wires in my headlamps?
Old Jan 2, 2006 | 12:15 AM
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Nope, they won't cause any damage. I'm running them on my 95.

They're pretty good as replacements over stock, but don't be TOO excited with the 4000k; they shine bright and clean white which is fine, but the only way you see them at their best is driving with high beams.
Old Jan 2, 2006 | 12:22 AM
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whats wrong with the lowbeams?
Old Jan 2, 2006 | 12:55 AM
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i'll sell mine 40+ shipping...used for less than one hour.

*got them literally right before i got my cefiros...
Old Jan 2, 2006 | 12:58 AM
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Low beams are fine, a lot cleaner and whiter, not too much brighter.
Old Jan 2, 2006 | 06:04 AM
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Your better off with xtravisions if color temp isn't a concern. They throw more light down on the road then any other stock bulb. Plus their only 14 bucks for the set.
Old Jan 2, 2006 | 06:26 AM
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how do the xtravisions throw more light out on the road?
Old Jan 2, 2006 | 07:17 AM
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Yeah, the XtraVisions really do help at night, especially in the rain. I bought mine about a month ago and the difference for me is amazing, albeit after i reaimed my headlights
Old Jan 2, 2006 | 10:12 PM
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no one else has anything to say bout these?
Old Jan 3, 2006 | 06:30 AM
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The wattage is stock wattage. They say it "looks" like 120/95 but it doesnt actually draw that much wattage its called marketing.
Old Jan 3, 2006 | 08:49 AM
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are These Any Brighter Than The Sylverstars?
Old Jan 3, 2006 | 05:38 PM
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The Piaas are whiter, the Xtravisions are brighter. I had the Piaas in my lights and the light output is horse$hit, especially in the rain. Go with the Xtravisions at Walmart. I may switch back to the Piaas for summer driving. But for the crappy weather around here in the winter, I'll keep the Xtravisions in.
Old Jan 3, 2006 | 06:11 PM
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I bought the silverstars a few weeks ago and just installed them yesterday. There a big improvement over stock.
I wouldnt waste any other money on any other brand, unless I was going to go and do the HID conversion....
They sell conversion kits for like $75,
I saw one on Ebay today.
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