maximamaybe

I went with the cheap route and purchases some ebay KOBA H3 bulbs for my fog lights. The install was fairly easy once I figured out how to get the clips back on. These pictures do not do justice to show a big difference. I like the change alot. I plan on getting a comparison tonight with the Koba bulbs versus PIAA.

Before:

After:


I just hope they last a while. All in all I am happy for my $15 purchase.

t56gen3

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Cheap ba$tard! We'll be comparing with my newly-arrived PIAAs tonight!!

maximamaybe

Baller on a Budget.

t56gen3

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More like "it's easier to slip past the wife".

guapsnaman

KOBA? Is that that knock off brand they sell on ebay comparing them to the PIAA Extreme Whites? Anyway, I can get a pair of those PIAAs for around 35 a pair.

maximamaybe

Yes, it is a knock off. Does that 35 include shipping? My $15 included shipping. I am not saying Koba is a better alternative, just a cheaper alternative.

guapsnaman

Sorry, didn't mean to offend you there. I know what you're saying about it being cheaper. And I can get PIAAs locally from a friend who works at a shop.

maximamaybe

No offense taken at all. I bought them more as a temporary solution for now. I also wanted to see how they stacked up to PIAA. I will find out for sure tonight and will post pics tomorrow.

skandalouz

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hey guapsnaman .. hook it up with the piaa xtreme whites... i'm in need of some new fog bulbs... hit me up with a PM if u can.. if not, it's koo

WildmanAL

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Same here guapsnaman, hook me up. PM with details. thanks

spta97

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They match the HIDs very well.

92 SE-R 02 SE

I love mine as well!

BioMaxDDS

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but how long do they usually last (piaa)
thanks

SilverSleeper

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I got my Piaa Xtreme White H3 for $45. Can you get some Piaa Xteme White 9005? PM me and let me know.

Darius

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I'm looking for some PIAA Xtreme White H4's... any idea on a price for these? thanks

spta97

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Just an FYI...the high beams in my pick ARE the PIAA Xtreme White 9005s

I don't know why they are yellow compared to the H3 fogs, but they are

They are brigter and whiter than the stock ones though

t56gen3

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Here is the comparison pics: Clicky

That will be SLOW load if you are on dial up. Camera didn't really do much justice, but you get the basic idea.

maximamaybe

Here is the picture. I linked it in the thread. The one on the left is PIAA, the right is Koba.

NT2SHBBY

the Piaa super plasmas are a better match than the Xtreme whites for HID closeness

PCGuRu2K

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The Koba's on the right look a lil less brighter and more yellow then the Piaa's

cwebb

Great pics!! That hepls out alot. I am getting Koba 9005s in the mail today I will let you know how they look too.

NT2SHBBY, Do you have any proble w/ the plasma piaas burning out? I think I have seen a couple people say they dont last too long.

92 SE-R 02 SE

yeah, but nice pics..its close, but the PIAAs look whiter..

maximamaybe

But the question is, do they look $20-$30 whiter? I do agree that they look great. t56gen3s were almost too bright IMO. When he first pulled up, I nad to kinda look away. I do like the PIAAs alot.