HID bulb question
09-30-2007, 07:55 PM
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HID bulb question
my headlights don't seem to be very bright. I had a chevy truck behind me and i could see my cars shadow in front of me (fogs and headlights on). Would new bulbs make them bright again? 02 with 95k. Color is still blue/white, but lumens seems low.
10-01-2007, 01:45 AM
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What's the condition of the housing lenses and reflectors? .....
I just replaced both headlight housings, but retained the eight year old oem bulbs and ballasts. It made a night and day difference.
I can see when driving at night again.
I can see when driving at night again.
10-01-2007, 05:09 AM
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Housings are good. Minimal pitting and no yellowing
Maybe I will try bulbs first and then housings. I have to do a timing belt soon so I have to conserve my funds.
10-01-2007, 05:35 AM
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Was going to post this morning- Changed xenon bulbs yesterday
Thanks to whoever suggested to change xenons a few weeks back (LI-S4 maybe?)-what a HUGE difference! Ive been driving blind the last 2 years.
Also swapped OE Hi-beams with SPP SuperWhites and Fogs to SPP 85 watt. Adjusted all lamps a bit higher and holy crud-Im ready for mole season (drive to work in dark and come home in dark).
Also swapped OE Hi-beams with SPP SuperWhites and Fogs to SPP 85 watt. Adjusted all lamps a bit higher and holy crud-Im ready for mole season (drive to work in dark and come home in dark).
10-01-2007, 06:01 AM
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My driver's side was pretty bad ....................
reflectors and lense were hazing up. It appears to have a film of pollutants built up on them from the inside.
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