[scion]

Trying to make the headlights brighter without changing the complete headlight unit or increasing the wattage of the bulb. Driving last night was enough to make you go blind trying to see the road.

Any experience with Silverstar bulbs?

Thanks

 

[Chrevis]

I put 8000k 35w bulbs in mine, and I love them.

 

[Parkers09xB]

I also have 8000k 35w HID's. They're so amazing!

 

[scion]

8000k,35w? Is there a name and how much are we talking here?

HID's are at the pricey end of the spectrum for me.

Thanks

 

[Parkers09xB]

Here's a great option for 8000k 35w HID's:
http://www.hidextra.com/h11-8000k-a...t-368?osCsid=4233287eff29c62681cfedd926f2eb15

These aren't the ones I bought though. I got some average priced ones on eBay, but the bulbs sucked bad and flicked a lot, so I ordered a replacement set of bulbs and now they're fantastic!

I’d also look at 5 and 6000k. 8000k is too blue for some people.

 

[scion]

Took a look and they look good!

Thanks to all!

 

[Chrevis]

They're not too pricey, if you look at the right spot. (http://ddmtuning.com)

 

[Hellen4Wheels]

What he said...??

I got my 6000K 35W HID's for my fogs from DDM. Great price and warranty.

 

[08_xb]

i concur on DDMtuning...got a set of 6000k 35w H.I.D's from them for my titan and they were perfect...easiest plug and play set i've owned

 

[Chrevis]

I've got 8000k, and I just got my dad some, for both of his vehicles, they're awesome!

 

[Brewski]

Here's a great option for 8000k 35w HID's:
http://www.hidextra.com/h11-8000k-a...t-368?osCsid=4233287eff29c62681cfedd926f2eb15

O.K dummy me has a question....Are the HIDs replacement for the high beam bulbs only...or can they be used in the low beams? When you live in the city there are not many times that you can use your high beams....now the few times I would be driving where I could use high beams it would be nice to have them brighter.

Brewski

 

[Parkers09xB]

The link is for the low beams only. Low beam bulbs are type H11, and high beam bulbs are type 9005 I believe. Both the low and high beams require individual ballasts for each bulb.

I only did the low beams for now because I barely ever use the highs, and when I do I can see pretty good.

I recommend HID's to everyone!

 

[kingburger]

HID = thumbs up.

Got mine for like 60 bucks from a dude who knows a guy which knows his brother's girlfriend's cousin's step brother

10K all day.....color is blurple (sometimes purple sometimes blue) on the low beams. it looks grand.

Even my car looked excited when she got her bright eyes almost a year ago.

IMO, you really don't need HID's on the high beams unless you want to annoy people.

....oh and I have Silverstar bulbs as my high beams. really bright when turned on. Have it to this present day. It is A-OK partner

 

[Brewski]

The link is for the low beams only. Low beam bulbs are type H11, and high beam bulbs are type 9005 I believe. Both the low and high beams require individual ballasts for each bulb.

I only did the low beams for now because I barely ever use the highs, and when I do I can see pretty good.

I recommend HID's to everyone!

Thanks, it makes good sense to me...and the few times I used hi-beam they seemed o.k. to me as well..

Brewski

 

[Brewski]

Here's a great option for 8000k 35w HID's:
http://www.hidextra.com/h11-8000k-a...t-368?osCsid=4233287eff29c62681cfedd926f2eb15

I ordered and received these HIDs (8000K)...what is interesting is that they came in a plain white box with no markings and the ballasts have no brand markings or stickers... ??? it is almost as if they are "knock offs"....limited one page instructions (but a web site was provided for further info www.HID-LIGHT.com/install.html )

Guess only time will tell if this was a good buy...hopefully I will do the install today.

Brewski

 

[tang]

i've got 5000k 35w slim ballest from DDM and they are amazing!

 

[Parkers09xB]

Here's a great option for 8000k 35w HID's:
http://www.hidextra.com/h11-8000k-a...t-368?osCsid=4233287eff29c62681cfedd926f2eb15

I ordered and received these HIDs (8000K)...what is interesting is that they came in a plain white box with no markings and the ballasts have no brand markings or stickers... ??? it is almost as if they are "knock offs"....limited one page instructions (but a web site was provided for further info www.HID-LIGHT.com/install.html )

Guess only time will tell if this was a good buy...hopefully I will do the install today.

Brewski

I don't know anything about HID "brands". I just know that some HID's are good quality and some aren't - HIDextra is apparently very good.

Anyways, how did the install go?

 

[Brewski]

I don't know anything about HID "brands". I just know that some HID's are good quality and some aren't - HIDextra is apparently very good.
Anyways, how did the install go?

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Installation is a snap...but, I now have a problem with one side not coming up to the 8000K (Blue)....both sides worked properly after install.. hno: less than a week later the driver side is looking like a 6000K (white)....swapped bulbs and problem remained on driver's side. Will swap ballast next...I am in contact with HIDextra....I will keep forum informed as to the resolve.

Brewski

 

[Brewski]

They're not too pricey, if you look at the right spot. (http://ddmtuning.com)

This could be a better, cheaper alternative to the HIDextra....warranty seems better...I'm still waiting to find the time to swap out ballast to troubleshoot my low output issue on one bulb.
Brewski

Update...changed out the ballast....further troubleshooting shows the bulb to be bad.... hno: got to quit working on the xB2 in the dark. I informed HIDextra of the problem and waiting to see if they will replace the bulb/harness assembly.

Second Update: Received two (2) new replacement 8000K bulbs (with harness) from HIDextra in the mail today....so it looks like HIDextra stands behind their product. :yes:

Brewski

 

[Brewski]

They're not too pricey, if you look at the right spot. (http://ddmtuning.com)

This could be a better, cheaper alternative to the HIDextra....warranty seems better...I'm still waiting to find the time to swap out ballast to troubleshoot my low output issue on one bulb.
Brewski

Update...changed out the ballast....further troubleshooting shows the bulb to be bad.... hno: got to quit working on the xB2 in the dark. I informed HIDextra of the problem and waiting to see if they will replace the bulb/harness assembly.

Second Update: Received two (2) new replacement 8000K bulbs (with harness) from HIDextra in the mail today....so it looks like HIDextra stands behind their product. :yes:

Brewski