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Old 08-17-2008, 03:33 PM   #1
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Default New headlights.

I need to replace a bulb for my GT. I want to replace them with a brighter bulb, but I don't have the funds to get a halo or HID. I want to replace both, since replacing one with a brighter bulb and leaving the other one in, just don't make sense.

Any suggestions?
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Old 08-17-2008, 04:33 PM   #2
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Default Re: New headlights.

Silverstars.
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Old 08-17-2008, 05:04 PM   #3
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Default Re: New headlights.

ZZ Performance these are what i have they work pretty well
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Old 08-17-2008, 11:45 PM   #4
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Default Re: New headlights.

SilverStar Ultra or the Regular. I think the Ultra are 4100 and the Reg are 4000
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Default Re: New headlights.

You're not going to find much that's significantly brighter than the originals unless you go HID.

Narva Rangepower +30 will be brighter, and I believe GE Nighthawks may also be +30 (available at most stores, including Walmart). These +30 high efficacy bulbs are a different specification than regular 9007. Although they consume the same power, they are rated at 1450 vs 1350 lumens at 12.8V for the low beams, and 1095 vs 1000 lumens for the high beams. These are the only way to safely get brigher halogen bulbs. With higher wattage bulbs it's not a question of if they'll melt something, it's a question of whether the wiring or the capsules will melt first.
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Default Re: New headlights.

the ge nighthawks dim quickly, silverstars are brighter, but don't last long
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Default Re: New headlights.

the 50$ for silverstars is a waste for 70$ you get hids shipped in 2 days from the group buy section. i bought mine from there nice 8000k looks good with my all black theme
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the 50$ for silverstars is a waste for 70$ you get hids shipped in 2 days from the group buy section. i bought mine from there nice 8000k looks good with my all black theme
Agreed, buying a SilverStar is a waste of money. Suck it up, buy a HID kit and then from there on out every time you need to replace the bulbs it's only going to cost you $30 and they're going to be much better than any halogen you can buy.
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Default Re: New headlights.

How hard is if to install the HID?

What about those projector that are on sale on the other link in the parts and demods?
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Default Re: New headlights.

i installed HID complete set, (purple) 898 fogs 9005 lows 9006 highs...but i didnt install a HID kit. just the bulbs
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