Piaa Plasmas vs Stock lights ( Pics!)
10-26-2000, 10:09 PM
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I just got my bulbs today (finaly!) The colors are sweet! The housing is purpleish just like a real hid and the light output is the right color too. THe only problem is there is not very much output... I did get piaa superwhites for the fogs though and it makes up for it alot. They are really bright and white and blend in perfectly.
The pics on the left are stock lights, pics on the right are new lights. Piaa h4 plasmas for headlight, piaa superwhite h3 for fogs.
The pics on the left are stock lights, pics on the right are new lights. Piaa h4 plasmas for headlight, piaa superwhite h3 for fogs.
10-26-2000, 11:28 PM
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Originally posted by Y2KevSE
That's some nice pictures Adam. I never found the right angle to take them. Maybe I'll use your angle to get a nice shot.
That's some nice pictures Adam. I never found the right angle to take them. Maybe I'll use your angle to get a nice shot.
its hard taking good pics of your headlights to notice the colors...
well done
10-27-2000, 12:34 PM
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Re: Where to get them?
Originally posted by xtantmaxima
I know there has been a post before, but I can't find it. Where to get these online (headlight and foglamp)? What bulb #'s? And which thread has the instructions? Looks real good, best that I've seen.
I know there has been a post before, but I can't find it. Where to get these online (headlight and foglamp)? What bulb #'s? And which thread has the instructions? Looks real good, best that I've seen.
Go to carparts.com to get them, make sure you find the 33% off coupon first. Then they will only be like 53.00 for the headlights and 38 for the fogs.
Adam
10-27-2000, 01:42 PM
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oh hellz yeah
Originally posted by 2000MaximaSE
I just got my bulbs today (finaly!) The colors are sweet! The housing is purpleish just like a real hid and the light output is the right color too. THe only problem is there is not very much output... I did get piaa superwhites for the fogs though and it makes up for it alot. They are really bright and white and blend in perfectly.
The pics on the left are stock lights, pics on the right are new lights. Piaa h4 plasmas for headlight, piaa superwhite h3 for fogs.
I just got my bulbs today (finaly!) The colors are sweet! The housing is purpleish just like a real hid and the light output is the right color too. THe only problem is there is not very much output... I did get piaa superwhites for the fogs though and it makes up for it alot. They are really bright and white and blend in perfectly.
The pics on the left are stock lights, pics on the right are new lights. Piaa h4 plasmas for headlight, piaa superwhite h3 for fogs.
Roger
10-31-2000, 06:14 AM
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Re: brights work?
Originally posted by Arno
Newbie question, but the brights still will work with those PIAA H4's, right?
Newbie question, but the brights still will work with those PIAA H4's, right?
10-31-2000, 06:56 AM
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Re: Re: brights work?
Originally posted by Maximizd
I have heard that these PIAAs are prone to premature burnouts, you know, they have a short life span. Any thoughts on this, whoever has them? Thanks!
I have heard that these PIAAs are prone to premature burnouts, you know, they have a short life span. Any thoughts on this, whoever has them? Thanks!
10-31-2000, 07:29 AM
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Re: Re: Re: brights work?
I've had mine for quite a while (about 7 months) and they're still working fine. Just make sure you don't touch the bulb with your fingers.
10-31-2000, 07:30 AM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: brights work?
Originally posted by PIONEER
use surgical gloves or something of that nature to slip on your fingers when U R ready to put the bulb in the socket. Condoms would work too but I'm trying to be polite for once
use surgical gloves or something of that nature to slip on your fingers when U R ready to put the bulb in the socket. Condoms would work too but I'm trying to be polite for once
10-31-2000, 08:54 AM
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Originally posted by 2000MaximaSE
I just got my bulbs today (finaly!) The colors are sweet! The housing is purpleish just like a real hid and the light output is the right color too. THe only problem is there is not very much output... I did get piaa superwhites for the fogs though and it makes up for it alot. They are really bright and white and blend in perfectly.
The pics on the left are stock lights, pics on the right are new lights. Piaa h4 plasmas for headlight, piaa superwhite h3 for fogs.
I just got my bulbs today (finaly!) The colors are sweet! The housing is purpleish just like a real hid and the light output is the right color too. THe only problem is there is not very much output... I did get piaa superwhites for the fogs though and it makes up for it alot. They are really bright and white and blend in perfectly.
The pics on the left are stock lights, pics on the right are new lights. Piaa h4 plasmas for headlight, piaa superwhite h3 for fogs.
Hi I have a question for your H4.
I have found out there are more than 3 different types of PIAA plasma headbulbs. There are
1. Plasma FX 5000K for $92.08/pr (55/60)
2. Plasma XX Extreme 5000K for $93.92/pr (55/60)
3. Super Plasma 5000K for $94.83/pr (55/60)(this is the
highest performance rated)
Please let me know about your opinion and check this website
http://www.hitechimportlighting.com/piaa.htm
Thank you and looking forward for anybody opinion
Erwin
10-31-2000, 06:41 PM
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plasmas any good?
(I'm new to the site, and am very impressed with the whole site and its members.) Just a quick question...I'm looking to replace the stock headlights with PIAA Plasmas...not really interested in the looks, but was wondering if you all thought they were an actual improvement in providing visibility over the stock lights...thanks in advance.
10-31-2000, 07:43 PM
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Re: plasmas any good?
Originally posted by maxirizzo
(I'm new to the site, and am very impressed with the whole site and its members.) Just a quick question...I'm looking to replace the stock headlights with PIAA Plasmas...not really interested in the looks, but was wondering if you all thought they were an actual improvement in providing visibility over the stock lights...thanks in advance.
(I'm new to the site, and am very impressed with the whole site and its members.) Just a quick question...I'm looking to replace the stock headlights with PIAA Plasmas...not really interested in the looks, but was wondering if you all thought they were an actual improvement in providing visibility over the stock lights...thanks in advance.
10-31-2000, 08:07 PM
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Re: Maybe a dumb question but
Originally posted by jnm2kse
can you just replace the stock bulbs with the plasma ones or any PIAA bulb and not worry about melting either the harness or the plastic lense?
can you just replace the stock bulbs with the plasma ones or any PIAA bulb and not worry about melting either the harness or the plastic lense?
11-01-2000, 11:36 AM
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Originally posted by 2000MaximaSE
i have the super plasmas.. I paid almost half that though at 53.00 from carparts.com
Adam
i have the super plasmas.. I paid almost half that though at 53.00 from carparts.com
Adam
Thank you
11-02-2000, 07:15 PM
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PIAA bulbs
I ust put the PIAA Super Plasmas in today. They look pretty cool and I have the Super White H3's in the fogs. Has anyone seen the other H3 lights for the fogs?? I saw one pair that had a yellow/blue looking bulb. Also the blinker bulbs and parking lights, does PIAA make any bulbs for them? Thanks!
11-04-2000, 02:49 PM
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Re: PIAA bulbs
Originally posted by cfs630
I ust put the PIAA Super Plasmas in today. They look pretty cool and I have the Super White H3's in the fogs. Has anyone seen the other H3 lights for the fogs?? I saw one pair that had a yellow/blue looking bulb. Also the blinker bulbs and parking lights, does PIAA make any bulbs for them? Thanks!
I ust put the PIAA Super Plasmas in today. They look pretty cool and I have the Super White H3's in the fogs. Has anyone seen the other H3 lights for the fogs?? I saw one pair that had a yellow/blue looking bulb. Also the blinker bulbs and parking lights, does PIAA make any bulbs for them? Thanks!
Thank you
Erwin
11-05-2000, 07:54 AM
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my best suggestion is to
Originally posted by starstreak
How does one replace the fog bulbs. My dealer says he doesn't know how as he never had to replace them. He'll do it, but charge me the per hour crap.
How does one replace the fog bulbs. My dealer says he doesn't know how as he never had to replace them. He'll do it, but charge me the per hour crap.
Anyway do this, SEARCH (in the upper right corner) and type FOG LIGHTS, and make sure you choose 5th gen forum.
READ EVERYTHING POSTED. i think it displays 2 pages. read everything regarding changing the bulbs. YOu will need everything put togther to know what you are doing. and start on the driver's side.
Thats what i Did, and it worked. Dont be scared like me.
Roger
11-05-2000, 08:00 AM
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yo ADAM
Originally posted by 2000MaximaSE
the piaa plasmas are #15560
they are listed for 71.00 but with the 33% coupon they are 50 somthing..
Adam
the piaa plasmas are #15560
they are listed for 71.00 but with the 33% coupon they are 50 somthing..
Adam
where do i get it? how do i get it?
Well they come out to 48 dollars w/o shipping. Thats a freaking deal but if i cant get the coupon, im gonn have to buy the used ones for 45 bucks then.
Roger