I replaced my OEM headlights with a PIAA Super Plasma bulbs only 8 months ago and they're already done. Is this normal? Such a short lifespan.... I don't want to spend $90-100 on bulbs every year. This is the second time this happened.

 

Mine are over 2 years old and I have had no problems.

 

Get some Philips BlueVisions. About $26 a pair.

 

I had the same problem too! They suck! If you kept your receipt the shop has to replace them under warranty for up to one year!

 

Where can I get some H4 Blue Vision's? K-Mart suposidly carries them but whenever I go they don't have the right size or are sold out.

 

K-Mart doesn't carry any H-series lamp. The H4 Blue Visions are E-code only, so you have to go "across the pond" to order them. Furthermore, the Phillips VisionPlus bulbs are even better and are available in H4s, too bad 900x lights aren't available in this line:

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....threadid=57358

 

But do the "VisionPlus" bulbs have a "whiter" color to them like the BlueVision bulbs? Which would you go with?

 

Don't touch the lenses.
I've had my piaa superwhites for about 1 1/2 years and they still work great.

 

If you read the link, you would see that the VisionPlus bulbs have a higher lumens output. Thus, they are brighter than the Blue Visions. Frankly, they theoretically kick the butt of the Blue Visions.

As the title of that link says, for H4s the VisionPlus bulbs are the best damn $30 you'll ever spend. Then you can make fun of the PIAA lemmings who spent $60 or more......

 

bill99gxe,

Sorry, didn't read your link before I posted (obvisouly). I read a bit more into these Philip's bulbs, they seem like a great solution when compared to the PIAA brand of bulbs, especially for the price!

I ordered a pair from www.powerbulbs.com after reading your opinion of them and that review of all those bulbs. Can't beat the price.
And to be honest, I don't think my PIAA Super Plasma's put out enough light, plus the beam pattern sucks. Only thing redeeming about them is the color, and even that isn't for everyone. I guess if I really want that bright-blueish looking color that actually puts a lot of light on the pavement then I'll have to fork over $500 or $600 dollars for one of yo_its_ok's HID kits Thanks for the info.

 

umm maybe for you they do, ive had mine for over 2yrs and there still goin Stay away from them Plasma craps and stick with super whites.

 

Dont touch the bulb!!! That is probably why they went out so soon. I've got the superwhite PIAA headlight and foglight bulbs for almost 2 years with no problems. PIAA's warranty is one year over the counter exchange. Exchange them for new ones!!!

 

I got my PIAA superwhites since Jan. 01 .. my 1st mod on the Max!
I got them used along with the clear corners (from a trusted source ofcourse)
No problems with them...*knock on wood*

 

I have a question. Has anyone tried these bulbs head to head with the stock bulbs? I remember seeing a website that oem bulbs are the best, the rest of them just look better, but do not perform as well as oem. I tried this myself and I got a better light spread with the oem's, anyone else?

 

my ex gf went through 2 sets of the piaa super plasma's. I've never had any problem w/ my piaa super whites. Maybe it's a flaw w/ that bulb? I got her those bulbs, b/c she likes the color of them.

 

same prob here. Never touched the bulb, spent all that time fussing with the fog lights to get them out and in less than 1 yr one fog is out. Next week one headlight is out. Ive had it with piaa they are ****. Good thing im gettin a 2k2, i wont have to dealt with this crap again.

 

http://www.overboost.com/story.asp?id=102 , these "better" headlights don't do jack.

 

I have the PIAA superwhites too...and they were my FIRST mod on the max over 2 years ago...they are great...the best thing is the highbeams on the interstate...they make every sign light up like a christmas tree...I don't care what anyone says...I've gotten my $60 and more out of them.

 

i had piaa fogs on my truck and the bulbs burnt out once a month so i put cheap wagner bulbs in 4 months ago and no prob since

 

Too bad this test didn't use some real aftermarket bulbs from Phillips.

 

OEM owns. Then again, 5 dollar regular old Phillips bulbs own too. Why do people insist on buying 'hyperwhite' bulbs BTW? I never got it...

 

medic,

For me it is because the Blue Visions have a significantly higher lumens output than the stock Phillips bulb. Also, my visibility has improved. Other than that, my bulbs just look nice and white. If I want bright lights, then it's time for a vehicle with HIDs......

 

Like mine.

 

yeah, that would be sweet. I found this system and they claim it is better than the philips http://www.importtrenz.com/importtre...ting/hid.shtml

 

That refers to HID, we're talking halogen bulbs here.

 

Agreed.

 

I have had PIAA SuperWhites on the Max since January 2001. To this date, they are still going strong.

 

I have PIAAs got em for a really good price and they work great and are super white... great bulbs with out the ricy blue look I just need to find a set or corners that match up.. my Polargs were too blue

 

I've had mine over 2 yrs...still going strong!