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Old Aug 7, 2003 | 06:37 PM
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apc headlights

i was wondering if anyone knows anything about the apc super white xenon bulbs. i have been told that they can burn up your harness, but i know that they make an upgrade harness. is it ok then with that harness? or should i just get a different brand? any suggestions on another brand? i really like the wattage and blue tint.


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Old Aug 7, 2003 | 06:43 PM
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apc is crap in general. if your getting overwattage bulbs then you need to get an upgraded harness because the stock ones will burn up and melt
Old Aug 7, 2003 | 07:12 PM
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well... true and not true. i know from experience that a 1995 200sx and 1992 accord can handle the apc superwhite xenon bulbs but they burned out rather quickly. i have stock wattage bulbs and a harness and lighting is much improved, so id start with a harness then get whatever bulbs u like. oh BTW the apc 80/100 or 100/130 watt or whatever they are produce a shizzo load of light.
Old Aug 7, 2003 | 07:14 PM
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I've had the APC bulbs with the upgraded harness in for about 9 months. They work for me.
Old Aug 7, 2003 | 07:17 PM
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i used those bulbs on my 96 maxima - they crap , although they shine nice and bright- and yeah they do burn out your harness after awhile- i had mine about 2 years and eventually i replaced both sides, right and left.
Old Aug 7, 2003 | 08:34 PM
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so does anyone know where i can get the upgrade harness?
Old Aug 7, 2003 | 10:17 PM
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Make your own: http://www.geocities.com/craigbraceg...htharness.html
or check your local auto store.
Old Aug 7, 2003 | 11:17 PM
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anyone else?
Old Aug 8, 2003 | 12:26 AM
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Old Aug 8, 2003 | 05:35 AM
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APC bulbs are crap.
Old Aug 8, 2003 | 06:41 AM
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AGREED, APC sux. Throw some HIDs in. =)
Old Aug 8, 2003 | 06:57 AM
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APC is gay. get PIAA, polargs, or raybrigs.
Old Aug 8, 2003 | 03:03 PM
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Re: apc headlights

Originally posted by Guttermouf5150
i was wondering if anyone knows anything about the apc super white xenon bulbs. i have been told that they can burn up your harness, but i know that they make an upgrade harness. is it ok then with that harness? or should i just get a different brand? any suggestions on another brand? i really like the wattage and blue tint.
thanks!
i just bought apc supermax xenon bulbs from my clearance/corner lights. im using the stock wattage 27/8, when the turning signals are on its brighter than the stock bulbs and its bright as the silverstars in my headlights. but when the turn signal is off, the brightness is still stock like..and the bulbs itself are blue and i have a 3rd gen
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