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Polarg vs. PIAA lights

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Old Sep 15, 2004 | 09:24 PM
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Polarg vs. PIAA lights

I'm going through with a lightbulb changeout sometime later this month (pending we don't get rained out by Ivan, argh) and was wondering: What kinds of blubs do you guys prefer? I am looking for a bright-white with a blue hue if at all possible. I have read that both the PolarG and the PIAA will do this; any preferences, fellas?
Old Sep 15, 2004 | 09:33 PM
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I myself have used PIAA Plasma, PIAA Plasma GTX, very satisfied with the quality.
Old Sep 15, 2004 | 10:50 PM
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PIAA Super Plasmas currently on my 2K2. My 2K I had Superwhite head/fog lights and I have yet to replace one.

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Old Sep 16, 2004 | 02:57 AM
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Yea, i agree with ^^^. I like my PIAA's alot.
Old Sep 16, 2004 | 04:11 AM
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Ridiculously expensive, but worth it buying PIAA... They've lasted the longest out of all the bulbs i've tried
Old Sep 16, 2004 | 09:10 AM
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i use super plasmas for my fogs. if you want a visual check out housecor's site.

http://www.innerbean.com/housecor/piaa_fogs.html
Old Sep 16, 2004 | 12:44 PM
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i got the piaa xtreme white setup all around. Headlights and all my other lights.
Old Sep 16, 2004 | 12:53 PM
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KniGhtRydeR,
what bulbs do you have for the parking light inside the headlight assembly? the one right on top of the turn signal. i want to get something to get rid of the yellow factory ones that i have in right now. if you could also tell me where you got them that would be even better. thanks in advance.
Old Sep 16, 2004 | 01:20 PM
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You should have added a "both" option on your poll. I've had no problems so far with either. I did a bulb swap back in early spring, Polarg for the map lights, courtesy lights in the door, license plate bulbs and for the parking lights; and Piaa for the dome light, fogs , tail and reverse lights . Cost about $120 for all (the fogs alone were about $60). heres a good place for Piaa http://www.ttstuff.com/maintenance_bulbs.php
Old Sep 16, 2004 | 04:07 PM
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They're alsmot the same thing...
Old Sep 16, 2004 | 04:53 PM
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PIAAs.. they look pretty but the light output is bad.. like all colored bulbs. but they do look pretty.
Old Sep 16, 2004 | 07:20 PM
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I recommend the PIAA super plasma, and the super white. I have them for my headlights, sidemarkers, turn signals, license plate, and inside cabin. I have had them for close to a year and have not had any problems. Plus the blueish, purpleish hue gives it a nice effect! Hope this helps!!
Old Sep 16, 2004 | 07:29 PM
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I use both. The Polarg's in the clear side markers give a sick blueish hue to the light. A great look. The PIAA dome light also adds a solidly different feel that always seems new when you step in the car.
Old Sep 16, 2004 | 08:16 PM
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Both...PIAA headlight/foglight bulbs with Polarg bulbs for all my interior lights and turn signals.
Old Sep 22, 2004 | 08:06 AM
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I have Piaa in fogs and side marker for almost 3yrs. They have been great.
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