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Old Nov 6, 2002 | 02:38 PM
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2k2 guys, what bulb are you using for high beams?

Just soliciting ideas on which bulb to get for high beams. I just want something bright and has a good field.

I was looking at the Eurolites (based on photo's from Autotoys) and the Blue Visions because they're quite reasonably priced but judging from some posts in the other gen boards they're a toss-up.

I've heard Sylvania Silverstars are good too but haven't seen anyone use it.
Old Nov 6, 2002 | 02:52 PM
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Old Nov 6, 2002 | 03:02 PM
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Old Nov 6, 2002 | 03:41 PM
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I considered changing my highs too, but I feel like the stock "yellow" is more safe? Am I wrong?
Old Nov 6, 2002 | 03:51 PM
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Originally posted by Triple8Sol
I considered changing my highs too, but I feel like the stock "yellow" is more safe? Am I wrong?
as long as you use the correct wattage and don't use those $15 dollar brand bulbs, it's not that much of a difference.

How often do you guys use your high beams that you want to change them?
Old Nov 6, 2002 | 03:59 PM
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Originally posted by GLE02NJ
How often do you guys use your high beams that you want to change them?
Quite a lot these days.
Old Nov 6, 2002 | 06:40 PM
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Re: 2k2 guys, what bulb are you using for high beams?

Originally posted by soundmike
Just soliciting ideas on which bulb to get for high beams. I just want something bright and has a good field.

I was looking at the Eurolites (based on photo's from Autotoys) and the Blue Visions because they're quite reasonably priced but judging from some posts in the other gen boards they're a toss-up.

I've heard Sylvania Silverstars are good too but haven't seen anyone use it.
What type of bulb are the high beams? H4? How do you change them?

I'm would like to go with one of these. Excellent price. Free shipping and better than PIAA.
http://www.autolamps-online.com/halogen/index.htm

I think the All Weather would be cool for the high beams:
http://www.autolamps-online.com/halo...thercentre.htm
Old Nov 6, 2002 | 06:54 PM
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Re: 2k2 guys, what bulb are you using for high beams?

Originally posted by soundmike
Just soliciting ideas on which bulb to get for high beams. I just want something bright and has a good field.

I was looking at the Eurolites (based on photo's from Autotoys) and the Blue Visions because they're quite reasonably priced but judging from some posts in the other gen boards they're a toss-up.

I've heard Sylvania Silverstars are good too but haven't seen anyone use it.
I actually got the PIAA Xtreme White bulbs for my high beams. I could not stand the look of the stock high beams. They are not much brighter but at least they don't look yellow either.
Old Nov 6, 2002 | 07:06 PM
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Re: Re: 2k2 guys, what bulb are you using for high beams?

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I actually got the PIAA Xtreme White bulbs for my high beams. I could not stand the look of the stock high beams. They are not much brighter but at least they don't look yellow either.
How did you change them? Are they H4?

Also what type of bulb is in the top running light? How is it changed?
Old Nov 6, 2002 | 07:45 PM
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Re: Re: Re: 2k2 guys, what bulb are you using for high beams?

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How did you change them? Are they H4?

Also what type of bulb is in the top running light? How is it changed?
Click this link then scroll all the way down until you see my user name. Read all of the FAQs after that. You learn so much stuff and then you won't have to ask. Bulb Numbers

Here's a great writeup on how to install them(credit:PMAS76)
The Writeup on the bulbs
Old Nov 6, 2002 | 07:50 PM
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I just bought Sylvania Silverstars for my 9005s, the HIDs are going in tomorrow and we will see how they look. Cleared and all...Thanks Ethan
Old Nov 6, 2002 | 07:53 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: 2k2 guys, what bulb are you using for high beams?

Originally posted by GLE02NJ
Click this link then scroll all the way down until you see my user name. Read all of the FAQs after that. You learn so much stuff and then you won't have to ask. Bulb Numbers

Here's a great writeup on how to install them(credit:PMAS76)
The Writeup on the bulbs
I couldn't have said it better myself.
Old Nov 6, 2002 | 07:58 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: 2k2 guys, what bulb are you using for high beams?

Originally posted by GLE02NJ
Click this link then scroll all the way down until you see my user name. Read all of the FAQs after that. You learn so much stuff and then you won't have to ask. Bulb Numbers

Here's a great writeup on how to install them(credit:PMAS76)
The Writeup on the bulbs
Sweet links. So 9005 type bulb will do the trick for hi beam?

Like this one?:
http://www.autolamps-online.com/prod...thercentre.htm

Weird type of connection (is this what it should look like?):


Imagine 9005 HIDS in the high beams, rewire fogs (for use with high beams...maybe do hids in the fogs HID = lows, highs, and fogs at the same time-> sun burn people!
Old Nov 6, 2002 | 08:15 PM
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Originally posted by Cutlr7
I just bought Sylvania Silverstars for my 9005s, the HIDs are going in tomorrow and we will see how they look. Cleared and all...Thanks Ethan
I was considering those too. I'm also considering PIAA Platinum Super White. Let us know how it goes.
Old Nov 6, 2002 | 08:21 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: 2k2 guys, what bulb are you using for high beams?

Originally posted by GLE02NJ


Here's a great writeup on how to install them(credit:PMAS76)
The Writeup on the bulbs
It has everything but the High beam 9005. Do you just turn it clockwise and pull it out? Also what wattage can our 9005 harness handle?
Old Nov 7, 2002 | 04:43 AM
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I used the PIAA xtreme white 9005 bulbs. They seem marginally brighter, but the nice white light they produce makes them seem alot brighter. Not the cheapest bulb at 65 a pair, but anything is better than yellow bulbs.

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Old Nov 7, 2002 | 06:55 AM
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i use PIAA 9005 and I like them
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