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09-22-2006, 01:42 AM | #1 |
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Closest to a HID kit?
Anyone know what replacment lights out there are the closest to HID lights without actually being a HID?
I'm looking for some for my '07 US LB. |
09-22-2006, 06:30 AM | #2 |
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HIR bulbs are the closest standard Halogens to a HID, but I don't beleive there is a suitable HIR bulb for a H4 (9003) conversion...
You might try Sylvania Xtravisions, Osram (not Sylvania) Silverstar, GE Nighthawks, Phillips Vision Plus, or Narva Rangepower Last edited by paultyler_82; 09-22-2006 at 07:01 AM. |
09-22-2006, 06:37 AM | #3 |
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Can you link some HIR type lights? Thanks.
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09-22-2006, 12:13 PM | #4 |
If you like a slightly purplish look, you can try the PIAA Super Plasma GT-X.
Not mine: They are much brighter than stock. I got mine here: http://www.velocityfactor.com/Script...?idproduct=654 |
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09-22-2006, 01:27 PM | #5 |
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That looks pretty nice. Anyone have pics. of Osram Silverstars or Sylvania XtraVisions in action?
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09-22-2006, 09:37 PM | #6 |
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with the osram, or sylvania the stock harness will be more than enough
ill go take a shot of my osrams right now, post it up in a few :) edit: ehh no pictures due to insuficient digital camera, which provided only a superwashed out white blob...but they are nice bulbs, driving on the freeway i can see that my lights outreach the lights of the cars driving infront of me at times :) |
09-22-2006, 11:49 PM | #7 |
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So which ones do you have johnny, the Osram Silverstars or Sylvania XtraVisions?
To everyone else that has them as well, which is better the Osram Silverstars or Sylvania XtraVisions? |
09-23-2006, 04:00 AM | #8 | |
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I really wish there was a H4 (9003) convertable HIR bulb, as these things put out some great light, for those who aren't familiar, HIR is a Halogen Infared bulb. They are standard Halogens, but they look similar to a HID Capsule. The bulb has a coating that lets the visible light through but reflects the IR light back inward to "overdrive" the filament and gas for above conventional output. Last edited by paultyler_82; 09-23-2006 at 04:12 AM. |
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09-23-2006, 04:24 AM | #9 |
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Just got back from Wal-Mart. Wow, if the XtraVisions are so good, why does their packaging look so plain / ugly. :p
The packaging for the Silverstars is very nice, not that the packaging makes a better light. |
09-23-2006, 04:43 AM | #10 |
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Because Sylvania doesn't try to market them as a "Hi-Performance" bulb like they do those Silverstars (like I said, the US units are those purple/blue bulbs that actually cut output of true visible light due to the light filter.) The Osram Silverstars are in relatively plain packaging as well, and aren't as overpriced as those beautifully packaged substandard US Silverstars.
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09-23-2006, 05:15 AM | #11 |
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Just went to Sylvania's site. They have SilverStar and SilverStar Ultra. I've never seen the Ultras in store before.
They also have their own brand of HIDs called "Xenarc". |
09-23-2006, 05:27 AM | #12 |
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Ok, I think I'm gonna go w/ Violin's PIAA's. Now I just need to decide whether I want the:
PIAA H4 Super Plasma GT-X http://www.velocityfactor.com/Script...?idproduct=654 or PIAA H4 Xtreme White Plus http://www.velocityfactor.com/Script...?idproduct=617 Would I need upgraded / heavier duty harnesses if I used either of these two PIAA models? |
09-23-2006, 04:11 PM | #13 | |
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IF thats a marketing pic, then that would be a definite false advertising. Infinit's have H.I.D. on upper models but by looking at that pic that is DEFINATELY HID to make sales on a bulb thats non HID to claim it is. Trust me on that one bud. Purplish look is the LOWEST output in H.I.D. People, I must inform you to just stick with 4300 K. The majority are misinformed about the color of HID so please take a safety precaution for your self as well as other drivers to just stick with 4300 K and not pick dandy over the rainbow colors.
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09-23-2006, 04:55 PM | #14 | |
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I've seen people's pics. on other forums of their PIAA Super Plasma GT-X's and they look just like the ones in the pic. Violin posted. |
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09-23-2006, 08:47 PM | #15 |
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I've had PIAA bulbs, they're okay, but mostly just overpriced junk.
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09-23-2006, 08:53 PM | #16 |
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Hmmm... What to do now.
I hate the stock headlights, but can't afford Chris07LB's high/low beam HID kit. What's the best option for me then? Osram SilverStars? |
09-23-2006, 09:26 PM | #17 | |
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