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floodo1 · 06-22-2005, 06:41 PM

so yeah one of my headlights went out. so i need to get some new ones (reg beam, not high beam)

anyone have any suggestions? i want something that is NOT blue/purple, def needs to be white or yellowish. also i want as bright as is possible. and finally suggestions on where to buy whatever you reccommend would be nice!

thanks in advance

speeddreamz · 06-22-2005, 06:55 PM

Sylvania Silverstars are nice, they're more white than any other color and relatively cheap.

Piaa's are good if you dont mind spending alil more , they're very very white.

Use the "H1" size bulb. Its the same size as a regular beam on a 97-98 240sx.

sncs14 · 06-22-2005, 07:02 PM

Sylvania Silverstars, i got them high and lows. don't burn out fast like the cheep shit either

sLip techniques · 06-22-2005, 08:14 PM

Yellow Luminics. got mine for 20 bucks.

vinhisbored · 06-22-2005, 08:58 PM

I would also recommend going w/ the SilverStars from Sylvania. If you go to a local car place.. (Autozone/Pep Boys) you should be able to find them for about $30-$40 for both.

floodo1 · 06-22-2005, 10:08 PM

can anyone tell me which is brighter? piaa or silverstar?
seems like i need brighter headlights!

projectRDM · 06-22-2005, 11:06 PM

You need to do some reading. For starters, a 55W bulb puts out 55W of light. No more than that. All these high watt "85W with the consumption of a 35W' are crap. Anything colored is also crap, because it hinders the light output.

If you really want brighter bulbs you're going to need to upgrade the wiring to handle it and go with 110/130W bulbs. Nothing else is going to be brighter, you'll just think it is because it's a different color or beam pattern. People who buy into the whole bulb market are hilarious.

floodo1 · 06-23-2005, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R240NA

You need to do some reading. For starters, a 55W bulb puts out 55W of light. No more than that. All these high watt "85W with the consumption of a 35W' are crap. Anything colored is also crap, because it hinders the light output.

If you really want brighter bulbs you're going to need to upgrade the wiring to handle it and go with 110/130W bulbs. Nothing else is going to be brighter, you'll just think it is because it's a different color or beam pattern. People who buy into the whole bulb market are hilarious.

who sells 110/130w bulbs?

i didnt realize all bulbs where 55w

well all the normal bulbs.
seemed to remember something about jdm bulbs being available in higher wattage.

projectRDM · 06-24-2005, 12:07 PM

I'd go with Hellas. Find a reputable store online, there's a few. I picked up a pair of Euro spec TUV approved H1s from a place I found on google. The site also had a good writeup on differences in TUV and DOT standards and a diagram of different lighting patterns from different bulbs from a lot of various manafacturers. Very good reading.
I believe they also sold the relay/wiring upgrade kits as well.

ctopher · 06-24-2005, 01:11 PM

Check out http://www.rallylights.com/

I have the plus 50 bulbs. The light output is noticeably better.

floodo1 · 06-26-2005, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ctopher

Check out http://www.rallylights.com/

I have the plus 50 bulbs. The light output is noticeably better.

thx for advice. same ones i ordered. i wanted the 4k color but i figure the 200 extra lumens are more important to me.

ridiculous price too man

jOeHaCk98 · 10-23-2005, 01:50 AM

can i run the 100w bulbs on stock wiring until i get around to upgrading that. Also, where can i source the kit.

thanks.

***S14DB*** · 10-23-2005, 03:13 AM

http://www.hidplanet.com/package.html

The stock Halogen projectors suck. They retain heat and you'll go thru bulbs like crazy. The only bulbs that lasted more than 6months were the PIAA Xtreme Whites and I pulled them for the HID. PIAA had the best output of all the bulbs I used and had a 1yr warranty. The PIAA's are the only ones I can recommend. I could never find H1 silverstars. Maybe times have changed. PIAA's will run you $60 but, in the long run I would buy a replacement bulb set at the auto parts store and save up for HID.

They still paled compared to HID:

06-22-2005, 06:41 PM	#1
floodo1 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Fresno, CA, USA Posts: 403 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	what headlight bulbs to get (kouki) so yeah one of my headlights went out. so i need to get some new ones (reg beam, not high beam) anyone have any suggestions? i want something that is NOT blue/purple, def needs to be white or yellowish. also i want as bright as is possible. and finally suggestions on where to buy whatever you reccommend would be nice! thanks in advance

06-22-2005, 11:06 PM	#7
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 51 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	You need to do some reading. For starters, a 55W bulb puts out 55W of light. No more than that. All these high watt "85W with the consumption of a 35W' are crap. Anything colored is also crap, because it hinders the light output. If you really want brighter bulbs you're going to need to upgrade the wiring to handle it and go with 110/130W bulbs. Nothing else is going to be brighter, you'll just think it is because it's a different color or beam pattern. People who buy into the whole bulb market are hilarious. __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com

06-24-2005, 12:07 PM	#9
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 51 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	I'd go with Hellas. Find a reputable store online, there's a few. I picked up a pair of Euro spec TUV approved H1s from a place I found on google. The site also had a good writeup on differences in TUV and DOT standards and a diagram of different lighting patterns from different bulbs from a lot of various manafacturers. Very good reading. I believe they also sold the relay/wiring upgrade kits as well. __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com

10-23-2005, 03:13 AM	#13
*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	http://www.hidplanet.com/package.html The stock Halogen projectors suck. They retain heat and you'll go thru bulbs like crazy. The only bulbs that lasted more than 6months were the PIAA Xtreme Whites and I pulled them for the HID. PIAA had the best output of all the bulbs I used and had a 1yr warranty. The PIAA's are the only ones I can recommend. I could never find H1 silverstars. Maybe times have changed. PIAA's will run you $60 but, in the long run I would buy a replacement bulb set at the auto parts store and save up for HID. They still paled compared to HID: __________________ Comments should be taken as Opinions not as Statements of Fact

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06-22-2005, 06:55 PM	#2
speeddreamz Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Francisco, California Age: 40 Posts: 1,015 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Sylvania Silverstars are nice, they're more white than any other color and relatively cheap. Piaa's are good if you dont mind spending alil more , they're very very white. Use the "H1" size bulb. Its the same size as a regular beam on a 97-98 240sx.

06-22-2005, 07:02 PM	#3
sncs14 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Las Vegas Age: 42 Posts: 1,003 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: sncs14 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Sylvania Silverstars, i got them high and lows. don't burn out fast like the cheep shit either

06-22-2005, 08:14 PM	#4
sLip techniques Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: So Cal Posts: 292 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yellow Luminics. got mine for 20 bucks.

06-22-2005, 08:58 PM	#5
vinhisbored Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: socal Posts: 1,359 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	I would also recommend going w/ the SilverStars from Sylvania. If you go to a local car place.. (Autozone/Pep Boys) you should be able to find them for about $30-$40 for both.

06-22-2005, 10:08 PM	#6
floodo1 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Fresno, CA, USA Posts: 403 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	can anyone tell me which is brighter? piaa or silverstar? seems like i need brighter headlights!

06-24-2005, 01:11 PM	#10
ctopher Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Washington Ave. Posts: 8 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Check out http://www.rallylights.com/ I have the plus 50 bulbs. The light output is noticeably better.

10-23-2005, 01:50 AM	#12
jOeHaCk98 Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 730 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	can i run the 100w bulbs on stock wiring until i get around to upgrading that. Also, where can i source the kit. thanks.