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susuki1220 · 04-09-2005, 04:55 AM

so i just converted my headlamps to the hella h4 euro housing. and i'm looking for some pretty bright h4 bulbs.

any suggestion? brand?

raybrig? hella? sylvania? what else?

please list the bulbs you have used and your comments on those bulbs.

any type of comparison will help too.

thanks alot.

***S14DB*** · 04-09-2005, 09:27 AM

HID

CKAMC · 04-09-2005, 10:49 AM

this for a s13 or s14? that may help a bit on your choices on what you can do...

shortandsour · 04-09-2005, 10:55 AM

sylvania silverstarts are the brighest, also if you relay the lights off the battery it will make it brighter.

240speed · 04-09-2005, 10:59 AM

I've got Piaa bulbs, and they're not that bright. I paid 80 for two.

ultraDorksGarage · 04-09-2005, 11:21 AM

the sylvania silverstars arent that entirely bright, the generic JP bulbs were brighter(brighter and burn out faster >.>), but the sylvanias do have pretty nice and low amp draw.

kandyflip445 · 04-09-2005, 01:33 PM

I have a pair of Hella H4 +50% that are pretty nice. Nothing compared to HID though. I used them for about a week.

susuki1220 · 04-09-2005, 01:56 PM

this is for my s13 pop up headlight

i am actually using the hella +50 right now recommended by clearcorner.

but i was wondering what other brands will be brighter.

the hella one is not bad, is just that i can always use some brighter bulbs.

any other ideas and comments?

Thanksa lot

kandyflip445 · 04-09-2005, 02:30 PM

That's where I got mine, clearcorners.

PM Jeff240sx about getting a HID kit. It's what I'm running right now.

HyperTek · 04-09-2005, 02:58 PM

silverstars in my raybrig housing.

Im planin to run a APC harness kit.. GO APC!

DRFT · 04-09-2005, 03:24 PM

where did you get the raybrig housings from?

WongFeiHung · 04-09-2005, 04:22 PM

OSRAM Silverstar or Philips Vision Plus. DO IT.

citizen · 04-09-2005, 05:35 PM

hella 90/130w~

240silvia · 04-09-2005, 05:56 PM

Contact the company and see how much heat the housing can withstand. You don't want to put an extremely high wattage (Hot) bulb in there and it melt the housing. But, I'd do HID... I've had them in all of my cars as well as my bike. I love them. Nothing like it. Remember... if you decide to go HID.... The lower the number... the more white the bulb will be. 4200K is equal to daylight.

projectRDM · 04-09-2005, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CKAMC

this for a s13 or s14? that may help a bit on your choices on what you can do...

I'd hate to see an H4 Euro housing on a 14.

I'd say anything upmarket by Phillips or Hella is a good choice.

susuki1220 · 04-09-2005, 06:41 PM

what hid kits do you guys use?

seems like many people uses sylvannia h4 bulbs, maybe i'll give it a try.

any one ever tried those japanese brand h4 bulbs?(ex: raybrig?)

thanks for the help~

AllenRPS13 · 04-10-2005, 12:09 AM

I am using Xenon HID, pretty good tho, IMO

vegita319 · 04-10-2005, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WongFeiHung

OSRAM Silverstar or Philips Vision Plus. DO IT.

Definitely. OSRAM silverstar is +50% and is better than the american SYLVANIA. Sylvania is a tinted blue bulb. Any tinted bulbs in general reduce quality. If you ask Daniel Sterns, he will tell u, OSRAM Silverstar or Phillips vision plus. The Osram are only available overseas. Here's a link to one site.

http://www.electricalconnection.com/...uro_review.htm

When i find it, I'll post the link of the review comparing different bulbs.

susuki1220 · 04-10-2005, 05:09 AM

thanks alot vegita, please do post the link if you find it. really appreciated.

any more other comments on what is brightest h4 bulb out there?

ZK · 04-10-2005, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vegita319

Definitely. OSRAM silverstar is +50% and is better than the american SYLVANIA. Sylvania is a tinted blue bulb. Any tinted bulbs in general reduce quality. If you ask Daniel Sterns, he will tell u, OSRAM Silverstar or Phillips vision plus. The Osram are only available overseas. Here's a link to one site.

http://www.electricalconnection.com/...uro_review.htm

When i find it, I'll post the link of the review comparing different bulbs.

I have a set of the OSRAM Silverstars (not Sylvania ones) on my H4 conversion housing. Pretty good light. No blue tint, looks very normal but just bright. On a down side, they do burn out faster than normal bulbs because of the higher output.

You can find them on Ebay.

NismoDan · 04-10-2005, 02:30 PM

http://www.powerbulbs.co.uk/

Click on the american flag and you can buy them in dollars
~$35 or so for the OSRAM Silverstars.
(If you dont like eBay, or like real companies for some reason)

(Any ideas on the blue OSRAMs?)

Just found this place in CA:
http://www.casporttouring.com/thestore/osram.html

HyperTek · 04-11-2005, 12:40 PM

a nice upgrade with bulbs would be to upgrade your harness.. thats what i plan to do.
http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...10&prmenbr=361

P.S. The raybrig housings are super expensive and not DOT legal.. i just got em cuz i had connections.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...tphase/gpr.jpg

sunshinexenon · 02-07-2006, 06:42 PM

One more time...

srpwrd · 02-07-2006, 07:51 PM

i have the bosch h4 conversion with mtec bulbs. the output is better than i could have asked for.

keiofficee · 02-07-2006, 09:44 PM

raybrig housings with raybrig 8000k bulbs..
can't get better than that.. its the next best thing to HID

EchoOfSilence · 02-07-2006, 09:50 PM

bah...
If Olds13 were here.

keiofficee · 02-07-2006, 10:01 PM

or were tehy 9000k bulbs

phreze · 02-07-2006, 10:20 PM

I have had great light ouput from Mtec both reg lights and now with HID, on 4 different cars. US silverstars aren't as good as I hoped and they burn out every 4-10 months. PIAA lights are ok but very overpriced.

**mrmephistopheles** · 02-08-2006, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HyperTek

a nice upgrade with bulbs would be to upgrade your harness.. thats what i plan to do.
http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...10&prmenbr=361

QFT.
I don't know how many ricer bulbs I've seen blown on newb's cars because they didn't build a beefier harness.

2iv0 sx · 02-08-2006, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kandyflip445

That's where I got mine, clearcorners.

PM Jeff240sx about getting a HID kit. It's what I'm running right now.

I like that setup looks real nice on your car.. might consider it; how much did it run you?

would you have any more pics of them?

04-09-2005, 04:55 AM	#1
susuki1220 Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Diamond Bar Posts: 222 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	brightest h4 bulb? so i just converted my headlamps to the hella h4 euro housing. and i'm looking for some pretty bright h4 bulbs. any suggestion? brand? raybrig? hella? sylvania? what else? please list the bulbs you have used and your comments on those bulbs. any type of comparison will help too. thanks alot.

04-09-2005, 10:49 AM	#3
CKAMC Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Desert Age: 38 Posts: 4,804 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	this for a s13 or s14? that may help a bit on your choices on what you can do... __________________

04-09-2005, 10:55 AM	#4
shortandsour Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: stanton socali Posts: 167 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	sylvania silverstarts are the brighest, also if you relay the lights off the battery it will make it brighter. __________________ wanna bang gears charlie?? "Horse power sells cars, Torque wins races." -Carrol Shelby

04-09-2005, 10:59 AM	#5
240speed Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: SC Posts: 139 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I've got Piaa bulbs, and they're not that bright. I paid 80 for two. __________________ ::::::::::::::::::::::: 95' 240sx

04-09-2005, 01:33 PM	#7
kandyflip445 Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Arden, NC Age: 40 Posts: 4,460 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: kandyflip445 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I have a pair of Hella H4 +50% that are pretty nice. Nothing compared to HID though. I used them for about a week. __________________ My 240 vBgarage

04-09-2005, 09:27 AM	#2
*S14DB* AFC #1 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 昨晩あなたのお母さんの家 Posts: 20,181 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	HID

04-09-2005, 11:21 AM	#6
ultraDorksGarage Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hawaii Posts: 204 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	the sylvania silverstars arent that entirely bright, the generic JP bulbs were brighter(brighter and burn out faster >.>), but the sylvanias do have pretty nice and low amp draw.

04-09-2005, 01:56 PM	#8
susuki1220 Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Diamond Bar Posts: 222 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	this is for my s13 pop up headlight i am actually using the hella +50 right now recommended by clearcorner. but i was wondering what other brands will be brighter. the hella one is not bad, is just that i can always use some brighter bulbs. any other ideas and comments? Thanksa lot

04-09-2005, 02:30 PM	#9
kandyflip445 Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Arden, NC Age: 40 Posts: 4,460 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: kandyflip445 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	That's where I got mine, clearcorners. PM Jeff240sx about getting a HID kit. It's what I'm running right now. __________________ My 240 vBgarage

04-09-2005, 02:58 PM	#10
HyperTek Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 13,224 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	silverstars in my raybrig housing. Im planin to run a APC harness kit.. GO APC! __________________ Keep it Classy

04-09-2005, 03:24 PM	#11
DRFT Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pow Pow Age: 41 Posts: 3,744 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	where did you get the raybrig housings from? __________________ ApexNetwork.Net Sacramento & Norcal Forum

04-09-2005, 04:22 PM	#12
WongFeiHung Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 221 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	OSRAM Silverstar or Philips Vision Plus. DO IT. __________________ www.projectnissan.com

04-09-2005, 05:35 PM	#13
citizen Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,240 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: citizen Feedback Score: 0 reviews	hella 90/130w~

04-09-2005, 05:56 PM	#14
240silvia Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Wilmington NC Age: 40 Posts: 2,060 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Contact the company and see how much heat the housing can withstand. You don't want to put an extremely high wattage (Hot) bulb in there and it melt the housing. But, I'd do HID... I've had them in all of my cars as well as my bike. I love them. Nothing like it. Remember... if you decide to go HID.... The lower the number... the more white the bulb will be. 4200K is equal to daylight.

04-09-2005, 06:41 PM	#16
susuki1220 Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Diamond Bar Posts: 222 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	what hid kits do you guys use? seems like many people uses sylvannia h4 bulbs, maybe i'll give it a try. any one ever tried those japanese brand h4 bulbs?(ex: raybrig?) thanks for the help~

04-10-2005, 12:09 AM	#17
AllenRPS13 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bay Area (East Bay) Age: 41 Posts: 1,294 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I am using Xenon HID, pretty good tho, IMO __________________ ~小アレンのリベリオン~ いくせ, 勝負た! 轟こう, オレのKRMS13!!! オレの得意技！蹴り進入！角度の少ないドリフト！

04-10-2005, 05:09 AM	#19
susuki1220 Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Diamond Bar Posts: 222 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thanks alot vegita, please do post the link if you find it. really appreciated. any more other comments on what is brightest h4 bulb out there?

04-10-2005, 02:30 PM	#21
NismoDan Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: SF Posts: 310 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	http://www.powerbulbs.co.uk/ Click on the american flag and you can buy them in dollars ~$35 or so for the OSRAM Silverstars. (If you dont like eBay, or like real companies for some reason) (Any ideas on the blue OSRAMs?) Just found this place in CA: http://www.casporttouring.com/thestore/osram.html __________________ C4L #34

04-11-2005, 12:40 PM	#22
HyperTek Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 13,224 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	a nice upgrade with bulbs would be to upgrade your harness.. thats what i plan to do. http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...10&prmenbr=361 P.S. The raybrig housings are super expensive and not DOT legal.. i just got em cuz i had connections. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...tphase/gpr.jpg __________________ Keep it Classy

02-07-2006, 06:42 PM	#23
sunshinexenon Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: China Posts: 4 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Sunshine HID xenon lamps for auto headlamps sunshinehidcom One more time...

02-07-2006, 07:51 PM	#24
srpwrd Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, CA Age: 41 Posts: 104 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i have the bosch h4 conversion with mtec bulbs. the output is better than i could have asked for.

02-07-2006, 09:44 PM	#25
keiofficee Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: sydney, australia Posts: 3 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	raybrig housings with raybrig 8000k bulbs.. can't get better than that.. its the next best thing to HID

02-07-2006, 09:50 PM	#26
EchoOfSilence Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Los Angeles/Berkeley, CA Posts: 2,238 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	bah... If Olds13 were here. __________________ Petition Nissan to Make the IDx on http://IDxClub.co !

02-07-2006, 10:01 PM	#27
keiofficee Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: sydney, australia Posts: 3 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	or were tehy 9000k bulbs __________________ gday mate.. here down unda, we fackin drink VB and beer all day lon, we luv our fackin shrimp and barbies... so if you gota problem? you fackin cunts jus FACK OFF --> thats me

02-07-2006, 10:20 PM	#28
phreze Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Murder City Age: 42 Posts: 673 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have had great light ouput from Mtec both reg lights and now with HID, on 4 different cars. US silverstars aren't as good as I hoped and they burn out every 4-10 months. PIAA lights are ok but very overpriced. __________________ "If you rock knock-off, you are part of the problem" -myself